GL 1200 DX Gold Wing

1985 Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1985 Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing touring motorcycle, Honda relies on a 1181 cc (72.1 cu in) liquid-cooled four cylinder boxer, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 94 HP (68.6 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 79.6 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 1200 DX Gold Wing measures 333 kg (734 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.54 kg per horsepower). The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 191 km/h (119 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1984 to 1987, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.