1986 Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing

Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing
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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
-

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