1996Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing

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Capacity: 1520.0 ccm
Engine: Boxer, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 368.0 kg
Seat height: 795 mm
Power: 100.0 HP (73.5 kW)

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Other years 1995 1996 1998 1999 2000

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering40%

City riding40%

Daily riding55%

Touring98%

Two-up95%

Track15%

Best for: Built for effortless long-distance touring, swallowing highway miles with a smooth flat-six engine and plush accommodations.
Built for: A refined, luxurious grand tourer that prioritizes smoothness, stability, and rider comfort over sportiness or sharp handling.
Not ideal for: Not for riders seeking a lightweight, agile machine for quick city commuting or spirited canyon carving.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 795mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1996 Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1520.0 ccm
Power: 100.0 HP (73.5 kW)
Torque: 150.0 Nm (15.3 kgf-m)
Engine type: Boxer, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2717 HP/kg (dry)
Cooling system: Liquid
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 2

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1690 mm
Seat height: 795 mm
Dry weight: 368.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 23.00 litres

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Dual disc
Rear brakes: Single disc

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	1995	1996	1998	1999	2000
Capacity	1520 cc	1520 cc	1520 cc	1520 cc	1520 cc
Dry weight	368 kg	368 kg	368 kg	372 kg	372 kg
Seat height	795 mm	795 mm	795 mm	—	740 mm
Fuel capacity	23 L	23 L	23 L	23 L	23 L