1980 GL1100I’80
Engine |
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| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled four cylinder horizontally opposed OHC |
| Displacement | 1085 cc |
| Bore and Stroke | 75 x 61.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Delivery | four 30 mm, CV type |
| Valves | 2 valves/cylinder |
| Exhaust system | Four-into-two with balance tube |
| Ignition system | Transistorized pointless |
| Starting system | electric |
| Fuel type | regular gasoline |
| Horsepower | 81 hp (60.4 kW) @ 7000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 88 Nm (64.9 ft. lbs) @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain |
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| Clutch | wet multi-plate |
| Transmission | Five-speed, constant-mesh |
| Final Drive | Honda cast wheels |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
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| Front Brakes | dual 232 mm discs with 2-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | single 250 mm disc with 1-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | air-assisted telescopic with TRAC™ anti-dive |
| Rear Suspension | air-assisted shocks |
| Front tire | 110/90-19 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-17 |
DIMENSION |
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| Wheelbase | 1605 mm (63.2″) |
| Dry weight (without fluids) | 266 kg (586.4 pounds) |
| Dry weight (ridable) | 272 kg (598 lb.) |
| Overall length | 2340 mm |
| Overall width | 920 mm (36.2″) |
| Seat height | 795 mm (31.3″) |
| Fuel capacity | 20 litres (4.4 imp gal.) (5.3 US gal) |
OTHER |
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| Color |
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- The emblems and pinstripes were gold
- The wheels were black reverse comstar
- The speedometer showed a 85 mph (135 kph) limit
- The saddle was dual and more pronounced than in previous years
- The front wheel had dual discs with a single piston calipers
- The frame serial number began SC02-4004778
- The engine serial number began SC02E-2009396.
- In 1980 Honda also fielded the Gold Wing Interstate which was very similar to the standard wing, but it was decked out with fairing, saddle bags and trunk
1981 GL1100I’81
Engine |
|
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled four cylinder horizontally opposed OHC |
| Displacement | 1085 cc |
| Bore and Stroke | 75 x 61.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Delivery | four 30 mm, CV type |
| Valves | 2 valves/cylinder |
| Exhaust system | Four-into-two with balance tube |
| Ignition system | Transistorized pointless |
| Starting system | electric |
| Fuel type | regular gasoline |
| Horsepower | 81 hp (60.4 kW) @ 7000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 88 Nm (64.9 ft. lbs) @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain |
|
| Clutch | wet multi-plate |
| Transmission | Five-speed, constant-mesh |
| Final Drive | Honda cast wheels |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
|
| Front Brakes | dual 232 mm discs with 2-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | single 250 mm disc with 1-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | air-assisted telescopic with TRAC™ anti-dive |
| Rear Suspension | air-assisted shocks |
| Front tire | 110/90-19 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-17 |
DIMENSION |
|
| Wheelbase | 1605 mm (63.2″) |
| Dry weight (without fluids) | 266 kg (586.4 pounds) |
| Dry weight (ridable) | 272 kg (598 lb.) |
| Overall length | 2340 mm |
| Overall width | 920 mm (36.2″) |
| Seat height | 795 mm (31.3″) |
| Fuel capacity | 20 litres (4.4 imp gal.) (5.3 US gal) |
OTHER |
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| Color |
|
- The emblems were gold, but the pinstripes were orange and gold
- The wheels were black reverse comstar
- The speedometer showed a 85 mph (135 kph) limit
- The saddle was dual and more pronounced than in previous years
- The front wheel had dual discs with a single piston calipers
- The frame serial number began with the new style used throughout the motorcycle industry and common to the automotive industry: 1HFSC0216BA100001
- The engine serial number began SC02E-2100002.
- In 1981 Honda continued with the Interstate model with very little difference
1982 GL1100I’82
Engine |
|
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled four cylinder horizontally opposed OHC |
| Displacement | 1085 cc |
| Bore and Stroke | 75 x 61.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Delivery | four 30 mm, CV type |
| Valves | 2 valves/cylinder |
| Maximum Torque | 88 Nm (64.9 ft. lbs) @ 5500 rpm |
| Exhaust system | Four-into-two with balance tube |
| Ignition system | Transistorized pointless |
| Fuel type | regular gasoline |
| Starting system | electric |
| Fuel type | regular gasoline |
Drivetrain |
|
| Clutch | wet multi-plate |
| Transmission | Five-speed, constant-mesh |
| Final Drive | Honda cast wheels |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
|
| Front Brakes | dual 232 mm discs with 2-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | single 250 mm disc with 1-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | air-assisted telescopic with TRAC™ anti-dive |
| Rear Suspension | air-assisted shocks |
| Front tire | 120/90H18 |
| Rear Tire | 140/90H16 |
DIMENSION |
|
| Wheelbase | 1605 mm (63.2″) |
| Dry weight (without fluids) | 266 kg (586.4 pounds) |
| Dry weight (ridable) | 272 kg (598 lb.) |
| Overall length | 2340 mm |
| Overall width | 920 mm (36.2″) |
| Seat height | 795 mm (31.3″) |
| Fuel capacity | 20 litres (4.4 imp gal.) (5.3 US gal) |
OTHER |
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| Color |
|
- The wheels were black reverse comstar
- The speedometer showed a 85 mph (135 kph) limit
- The turn signal featured a self-cancelling system
- The saddle was dual and more pronounced like in the previous year
- The front wheel had dual slotted discs with dual piston calipers
- The front tire was a 120/90-18 and the rear tire was 140/90-16
- The engine was still 1085cc, SOHC 2-valve, liquid-cooled, opposed four cylinder
- The transmission was a 5-speed with a shaft drive
- The frame serial number began with 1HFSC0214CA20010
- In 1982 Honda not only had the basic Gold Wing; but also fielded the Aspencade and Interstate
1983 GL1100I’83
Engine |
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| Engine Type | Thermostatically-controlled, liquid-cooled, horizontally-opposed 1085cc, SOHC 2-valve, four cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 75 x 61.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Exhaust system | Four-into-two with balance tube |
| Ignition system | Transistorized pointless |
| Fuel type | regular gasoline |
| Starting system | electric |
Drivetrain |
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| Clutch | wet multi-plate |
| Transmission | Five-speed, constant-mesh |
| Final Drive | Honda cast wheels |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
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| Front Brakes | Interconnected brakes, dual slotted (ventilated) discs with dual piston calipers in front and single disc in rear |
| Front Suspension | Front forks are air-assisted telescopic with TRACTM anti-dive control |
| Rear Suspension | air-assisted shocks |
| Front tire | 120/90H-18 |
| Rear Tire | 140/90H16 |
DIMENSION |
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| Wheelbase | 1605 mm (63.2″) |
| Gas type | regular |
| Dry weight (ridable) | 311 kg |
| Overall length | 2460 mm |
| Overall width | 920 mm |
| Seat height | 7950mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20 litres |
OTHER |
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| Color |
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- The wheels were cast with 11 spokes
- The speedometer showed a 150 mph (240 kph) limit
- The turn signal featured a self-cancelling system
- The saddle was dual and more pronounced as in the previous year
- The engine was still 1085cc, SOHC 2-valve, liquid-cooled, opposed four cylinder
- The transmission was a 5-speed with a shaft drive.
- The front forks had the TRAC anti-dive control
- The front tire was a 120/90-18 and the rear tire was 140/90-16
- Speedometer: Showed a 150 mph (240 kph) limit
- Instrument panel: Digital
- Turn signal: Self-cancelling system
- Saddle: Dual and more pronounced as in the previous year, but the passenger backrest was larger with storage pouches
- The frame serial number began with 1HFSC0219DA300101
- The engine serial number began SC02E-2300012
- For more detail click here.
- In 1983 Honda continued with the Interstate
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