Touring Motorcycles

2000Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing

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The 2000 Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing is a premium touring cruiser designed for long-distance comfort and stability. Its massive 1520cc six-cylinder boxer engine delivers smooth, reliable performance across varied terrain. Best known for its exceptional build quality and rider-friendly ergonomics, it appeals to experienced touring enthusiasts seeking luxury and dependability.

Capacity: 1520.0 ccm
Engine: Boxer, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 372.0 kg
Seat height: 740 mm
Power: 100.0 HP (73.5 kW) @ 5200 RPM

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What’s new for the 2000 Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing

vs the 1999

Spec	1999	2000
Seat height	—	740 mm (29.1 inches)

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.

Will it fit you?

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 740mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2000 Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 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) @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 150.0 Nm (15.3 kgf-m)
Engine type: Boxer, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2688 HP/kg (dry)
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
Seat height: 740 mm
Dry weight: 372.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 23.00 litres

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Dual disc
Rear brakes: Single disc

Other

Color options: Blue, green, red

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