GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade

1997 Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1997 Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade touring motorcycle, Honda features a 1520 cc (92.8 cu in) liquid-cooled six cylinder boxer, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) while maximum torque reaches 153 Nm (112.9 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 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 Gold Wing Aspencade measures 372 kg (820 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.72 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 765 mm (30.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1995 to 1997, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.