Honda Gl 1000 Gold Wing 1978 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1978 Honda Gl 1000 Gold Wing

Honda Gl 1000 Gold Wing 1978 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandHonda
ModelGl 1000 Gold Wing
Year1978
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SpecificationValue
Year1978
Bore x Stroke72 x 61.4 mm
Braking 100 km/h - 048.4 m / 159 ft
Capacity999 cc / 60.96 cub in.
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Consumption Average5.1 L/100 km / 17.9 km/l / 42.0 US mpg
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
DriveShaft
Dry Weight273 kg / 602 lbs
EngineFour stroke, opposed boxer four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder
Front Brakes2 x 232 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Front Tyre3.50-19
Front Wheel Travel148 mm / 5.8 in.
Fuel Capacity19 Litres / 5 US gal
Induction4 x 32mm Keihin carburetors
Max Power56.9 kW / 78 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque83 Nm / 8.46 kgf-m / 61.2 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Rear BrakesSingle 250 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Rear SuspensionSwing arm, twin shocks
Rear Tyre4.50-17
Rear Wheel Travel84 mm / 3.3 in.
Road TestCycle Magazine
Seat Height810 mm / 31.9 in.
Standing ¼ Mile13.5 sec / 159.4 km/h / 99 mph
StartingElectric
Top Speed178.6 km/h / 111 mph
Transmission5 Speed
Wheelbase1545 mm / 60.8 in.