1997 Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE

Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE
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General motorcycle information

Model
Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing SE
Year
1997
Category
Touring
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
92.75 cubic inches (1520.0 ccm)
Engine type
Six cylinder boxer, 4 stroke
Power
100.0 horsepowers (74.6 kiloWatts)
Torque
112.85 pound-foot/lbf-ft (153.00 Nm / 15.60 kgf-m)
Compression
9.8:1
Bore x stroke
4.33 x 3.91 inches (71.0 x 64.0 mm)
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
7.50 litres/100 km, 13.3 km/l or 31.4 mpg
Top speed
190.0 kmh (118.1 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre
130/70-18
Rear tyre
160/80-16
Front brake
Double discs
Front brakes diameter
18.06 inches (296.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
19.28 inches (316.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
820.1 pounds (372.0 kg)
Wet weight
868.6 pounds (394.0 kg)
Seat height
46.7 inches (765 mm)
Wheelbase
-
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
6.08 gallons (23.0 litres)
Oil capacity
0.98 gallons (3.7 litres)

Further motorcycle information