GL 1500 SE Gold Wing

1995 Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1995 Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing touring motorcycle, Honda pairs a 1520 cc (92.8 cu in) liquid-cooled six cylinder boxer, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) at 5,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 150 Nm (110.6 lb-ft) at 4,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 65.8 HP per liter and a 1,200 rpm working window between peak torque (4,000 rpm) and peak power (5,200 rpm), 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 SE Gold Wing measures 368 kg (811 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.68 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.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1995 to 2000, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.