GL 1500 SE

1993 Honda GL 1500 SE Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the motorcycle segment, the 1993 Honda GL 1500 SE relies on a 1520 cc (92.8 cu in) six cylinder boxer, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) at 5,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 150.1 Nm (110.7 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 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (4,000 rpm) and peak power (5,000 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 measures 366 kg (807 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.66 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. The 23-liter (6.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1993 to 1994, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.