1976 Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing

Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing
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General motorcycle information

Model
Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing
Year
1976
Category
Classic
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
60.96 cubic inches (999.0 ccm)
Engine type
Four cylinder boxer, 4 stroke
Power
82.0 horsepowers (61.1 kiloWatts) at 7500 RPM
Torque
61.22 pound-foot/lbf-ft (83.00 Nm / 8.46 kgf-m)
Compression
9.2:1
Bore x stroke
4.39 x 3.75 inches (72.0 x 61.4 mm)
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Overhead Cams (OHC)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
5.10 litres/100 km, 19.6 km/l or 46.1 mpg
Top speed
196.0 kmh (121.8 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front suspension travel
8.54 inches (140.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
6.41 inches (105.0 mm)
Front tyre
3.50-19
Rear tyre
4.50-17
Front brake
Double discs
Front brakes diameter
14.16 inches (232.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
15.26 inches (250.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
601.9 pounds (273.0 kg)
Wet weight
650.4 pounds (295.0 kg)
Seat height
49.4 inches (810 mm)
Wheelbase
94.3 inches (1545 mm)
Overall length
160.5 inches (2630 mm)
Overall width
58.3 inches (955 mm)
Overall height
93.1 inches (1525 mm)
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
5.02 gallons (19.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-

Further motorcycle information

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