1979 Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing

Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing
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Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing
Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing
Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing
Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing
Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing
Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing
Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing
Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing
Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing
Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing
Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing
Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing

General motorcycle information

Model
Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing
Year
1979
Category
Allround
Rating
  3.5 out of 5

Engine and transmission

Displacement
60.96 cubic inches (999.0 ccm)
Engine type
Four cylinder boxer, 4 stroke
Power
78.0 horsepowers (58.2 kiloWatts) at 7000 RPM
Torque
-
Compression
9.3:1
Bore x stroke
4.39 x 3.75 inches (72.0 x 61.4 mm)
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
-
Fuel control
Overhead Cams (OHC)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
-
Fuel consumption
-
Top speed
196.0 kmh (121.8 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre
3.50-19
Rear tyre
4.50-17
Front brake
Double discs
Rear brake
Single disc

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
-
Wet weight
657.0 pounds (298.0 kg)
Seat height
-
Wheelbase
-
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
5.02 gallons (19.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-

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