Touring Motorcycles

1999Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing

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The 1999 Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing is a full-featured touring cruiser powered by a smooth 1520cc six-cylinder boxer engine, designed for long-distance riders seeking comfort and stability. Known for its liquid-cooled construction, shaft drive transmission, and generous fuel capacity, it excels at highway cruising with its 100 hp delivery and refined handling characteristics.

Capacity: 1520.0 ccm
Engine: Boxer, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 372.0 kg
Seat height: Not on record
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Power: 100.0 HP (73.5 kW) @ 5200 RPM

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What’s new for the 1999 Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing

vs the 1998

Spec	1998	1999
Power	100.0 HP (73.5 kW)	100.0 HP (73.5 kW) @ 5200 RPM
Top speed	190.0 km/h (118.1 mph)	180.0 km/h (111.8 mph)
Dry weight	368.0 kg (811.3 pounds)	372.0 kg (820.1 pounds)
Seat height	795 mm (31.3 inches)	not listed

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.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1520.0 ccm
Power: 100.0 HP (73.5 kW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 150.0 Nm (15.3 kgf-m)
Engine type: Boxer, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2688 HP/kg
Cooling system: Liquid
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 2

Transmission

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

Performance

Top speed: 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1690 mm
Dry weight: 372.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 23.00 litres
Seat height: Not on record - add it

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	1520.00 ccm (92.75 cubic inches)	1520.00 ccm (92.75 cubic inches)	1520.00 ccm (92.75 cubic inches)	1520.00 ccm (92.75 cubic inches)	1520.00 ccm (92.75 cubic inches)
Dry weight	368.0 kg (811.3 pounds)	368.0 kg (811.3 pounds)	368.0 kg (811.3 pounds)	372.0 kg (820.1 pounds)	372.0 kg (820.1 pounds)
Seat height	795 mm (31.3 inches)	795 mm (31.3 inches)	795 mm (31.3 inches)	—	740 mm (29.1 inches)
Fuel capacity	—	—	—	23.00 litres (6.08 gallons)	23.00 litres (6.08 gallons)
Color options	—	—	—	—	Blue, green, red