Honda GL1500 Gold Wing (Interstate, Aspencade, Special Edition): review, history, specs
Class: luxury tourer
Production: 1988-2000
Also called: Honda Gold Wing 1500
Predecessor: Honda Gold Wing 1200
Successor: Honda Gold Wing 1800
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| Honda GL1500 Gold Wing
(Europe, North America, Australia, Japan) 1988-1990 |
Honda GL1500SE Gold Wing Special Edition
(Europe, North America, Australia, Japan) 1990-2000 |
Honda GL1500I Gold Wing Interstate
(North America) 1991-1996 |
Honda GL1500A Gold Wing Aspencade
(Europe, North America, Australia, Japan) 1991-2000 |
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History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1988 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda Gold Wing 1500
Code: GL1500J |
| 1989 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda Gold Wing 1500
Code: GL1500K |
| 1990 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda Gold Wing 1500; Honda Gold Wing 1500SE (Special Edition)
Code: GL1500L; GL1500SE |
| 1991 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda Gold Wing 1500 Aspencade; Honda Gold Wing 1500SE (Special Edition); Honda Gold Wing 1500 Interstate
Code: GL1500AM; GL1500SEM; GL1500I |
| 1992 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda Gold Wing 1500 Aspencade; Honda Gold Wing 1500SE (Special Edition); Honda Gold Wing 1500 Interstate
Code: GL1500AN; GL1500SEN; GL1500I |
| 1993 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda Gold Wing 1500 Aspencade; Honda Gold Wing 1500SE (Special Edition); Honda Gold Wing 1500 Interstate
Code: GL1500AP; GL1500SEP; GL1500I |
| 1994 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda Gold Wing 1500 Aspencade; Honda Gold Wing 1500SE (Special Edition); Honda Gold Wing 1500 Interstate
Code: GL1500AR; GL1500SER; GL1500I |
| 1995 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda Gold Wing 1500 Aspencade; Honda Gold Wing 1500SE (Special Edition); Honda Gold Wing 1500 Interstate
Code: GL1500AS; GL1500SES; GL1500I |
| 1996 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda Gold Wing 1500 Aspencade; Honda Gold Wing 1500SE (Special Edition); Honda Gold Wing 1500 Interstate
Code: GL1500AT; GL1500SET; GL1500I |
| 1997 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda Gold Wing 1500 Aspencade; Honda Gold Wing 1500SE (Special Edition)
Code: GL1500AV; GL1500SEV |
| 1998 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda Gold Wing 1500 Aspencade; Honda Gold Wing 1500SE (Special Edition)
Code: GL1500AW; GL1500SEW |
| 1999 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda Gold Wing 1500 Aspencade; Honda Gold Wing 1500SE (Special Edition)
Code: GL1500AX; GL1500SEX |
| 2000 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda Gold Wing 1500 Aspencade; Honda Gold Wing 1500SE (Special Edition)
Code: GL1500AY; GL1500SEY |
Specifications
Honda GL1500 Gold Wing: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2615 mm / 103,0 in |
| Overall width | 955 mm / 37,6 in | |
| Overall height | 1495 mm / 58,9 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1690 mm / 66,5 in | |
| Ground clearance | 115 mm / 4,5 in | |
| Seat height | 740 mm / 29,1 in | |
| Dry weight | 364 kg / 802 lbs – GL1500A Aspencade
370 kg / 816 lbs – GL1500SE Special Edition 349 kg / 768 lbs – GL1500I Interstate | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 399 kg / 879 lbs – GL1500A Aspencade
405 kg / 893 lbs – GL1500SE Special Edition 385 kg / 848 lbs – GL1500I Interstate | |
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle |
| Front suspension, travel | Air-assisted, anti-dive telescopic fork (pneumatic), 140 mm (5,5 in) | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Air-assist shocks (pneumatic), 105 mm (4,1 in) | |
| Front tire size | 130/70-18 (63H) | |
| Rear tire size | 160/80-16 (75H) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 285 mm, 2-piston calipers (combined) – GL1500 (1988)
Double disc, 296 mm, 2-piston calipers (combined) – GL1500 (1989-2000) | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper (combined) – GL1500 (1988)
Single disc, 316 mm, 2-piston caliper (combined) – GL1500 (1989-2000) | |
| Fuel capacity | 24,0 l / 6,3 US gal (reserve – 5,3 l) | |
| Trail | 111 mm (4,4 in) | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 7,22 l / 100 km (32,6 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Water cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 6 cylinders flat (boxer) | |
| Bore & Stroke | 71,0 x 64,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 1520 cm³ (92,7 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 | |
| Valve train | Belt driven SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (with hydraulic adjusters) | |
| Max. power | 100,0 hp (73,5 kW) / 5200 rpm – GL1500 (North America, Europe, Australia)
97,0 hp (71,3 kW) / 5000 rpm – GL1500 (Japan) | |
| Max. torque | 150,0 Nm (15,2 kg*m) / 4000 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 5,26 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 193 km/h (120 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 2x Keihin CV, 36 mm |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate (hydraulic operating) |
| Transmission | 5-speed + electric reverse | |
| Final drive | Shaft | |
| Primary reduction | 1.592 | |
| Final reduction | 2.833 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.722 1.272 0.964 0.758 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Fully transistorized |
| Alternator | AC generator, 550W at 5000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-20 Ah | |
Images
Honda GL1500 Gold Wing: images, gallery
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Videos
Honda GL1500 Gold Wing: video.
Manuals
Honda GL1500 Gold Wing: manuals, parts, microfiches.
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Honda GL1500 Gold Wing SE (12/1997) | Average MPG
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Honda GL1500 Gold Wing SE (12/1997) | 0-60 mph
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Honda GL1500 Gold Wing SE (12/1997) | Top speed