Goldwing GL1100 Standard

1983 Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the touring motorcycle segment, the 1983 Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard pairs a 1084 cc (66.2 cu in) liquid-cooled four cylinder boxer, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 82 HP (59.9 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 88.1 Nm (65 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 75.6 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,500 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 Goldwing GL1100 Standard measures 272 kg (600 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.32 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,560 mm (61.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18.92-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.73 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 330 km (205 miles) between fill-ups.