1986 Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing

Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing
Picture credits: Harald Holm. Click for large image of the 1986 Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing

General motorcycle information

Model
Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing
Year
1986
Category
Sport touring
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
72.06 cubic inches (1181.0 ccm)
Engine type
Four cylinder boxer, 4 stroke
Power
94.0 horsepowers (70.1 kiloWatts) at 7000 RPM
Torque
45.73 pound-foot/lbf-ft (62.00 Nm / 6.32 kgf-m) at 7250 RPM
Compression
9:1
Bore x stroke
4.61 x 4.03 inches (75.5 x 66.0 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
5.70 litres/100 km, 17.5 km/l or 41.3 mpg
Top speed
240.0 kmh (149.1 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)
30.0°
Trail
7.32 inches (120.0 mm)
Front suspension travel
8.54 inches (140.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
6.10 inches (100.0 mm)
Front tyre
130/90-16
Rear tyre
150/90-15
Front brake
Double discs
Front brakes diameter
16.84 inches (276.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
18.06 inches (296.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
-
Wet weight
734.1 pounds (333.0 kg)
Seat height
47.6 inches (780 mm)
Wheelbase
98.2 inches (1610 mm)
Overall length
143.7 inches (2355 mm)
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
5.81 gallons (22.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-

Further motorcycle information