GL 1500-6 Gold Wing

1990 Honda GL 1500-6 Gold Wing Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's touring motorcycle lineup, the 1990 Honda GL 1500-6 Gold Wing utilizes a 1520 cc (92.8 cu in) liquid-cooled six cylinder boxer, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) at 5,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed with reverse gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 65.8 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 1500-6 Gold Wing measures 387 kg (853 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.87 kg per horsepower). The 23-liter (6.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 184 km/h (114 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1988 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.