GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate

1982 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's touring motorcycle platform, the 1982 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate utilizes a 1084 cc (66.2 cu in) liquid-cooled four cylinder boxer, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 83 HP (60.6 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 76.6 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate measures 330 kg (728 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (3.98 kg per horsepower). The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 195 km/h (121 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1981 to 1982, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.