Engineered by Honda for the touring motorcycle segment, the 1982 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing 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 while maximum torque reaches 88 Nm (64.9 lb-ft), 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 measures 315 kg (694 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.8 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 795 mm (31.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,605 mm (63.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 317 km (197 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 192 km/h (119 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1979 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
76.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.26 HP/kg (3.8 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~317 km (197 mi)
Engine
Displacement1084.0 ccm (66.15 cubic inches)
Engine TypeFour cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Engine DetailsFour cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power83.0 HP (60.6 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque88.0 Nm (9.0 kgf-m or 64.9 ft.lbs)
Compression9.2:1
Bore x Stroke75.0 x 61.4 mm (3.0 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. 4 x 30 mm Keihin
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
IgnitionElectronic
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed192.0 km/h (119.3 mph)
Fuel Consumption6.00 litres/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.20 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases139.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel, full duplex cradle
Rake29.2°
Trail132 mm (5.2 inches)
Front SuspensionAdjustable telehydraulic fork.
Front Travel148 mm (5.8 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwinging arm with adjustable shocks absorbers.
Rear Travel80 mm (3.1 inches)
Wheelbase1605 mm (63.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/80-18
Rear Tyre140/90-16
Front BrakesDouble disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø232 mm (9.1 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rear Brake Ø250 mm (9.8 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight310.0 kg (683.4 pounds)
Weight incl.315.0 kg (694.5 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2677 HP/kg
Seat Height795 mm (31.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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