Touring Motorcycles
1980Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing
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The 1980 Honda GL 1000 K3 Gold Wing is a pioneering luxury tourer designed for long-distance riders seeking comfort and refinement. Its smooth 999cc liquid-cooled boxer-four engine delivers 78 horsepower with excellent stability, while shaft drive and plush ergonomics make it ideal for touring enthusiasts. This model established the Gold Wing as the definitive heavyweight cruiser-tourer.
- Capacity
- 999.0 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Wet weight
- 298.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 78.0 HP (57.4 kW) @ 7000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily as a long-distance touring machine, prioritizing sustained highway comfort and mechanical smoothness over outright speed or sporty handling.
- Built for
- A pioneering, understated grand tourer that values effortless cruising and shaft-drive reliability over aggression or flash.
- Not ideal for
- Not for riders seeking sharp cornering response, lightweight agility, or any off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 999.0 ccm
- Power
- 78.0 HP (57.4 kW) @ 7000 RPM
- Engine type
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2617 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 72.0 x 61.4 mm
- Compression
- 9.3:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
Performance
- Top speed
- 196.0 km/h (121.8 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual disc
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Front tyre
- 3.50-19
- Rear tyre
- 4.50-17
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing?
The 1980 Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing has a Capacity of 999.0 ccm (60.96 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing have?
The 1980 Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing has a Power of 78.0 HP (57.4 kW) @ 7000 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing have?
The 1980 Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
How much does the Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing weigh?
The 1980 Honda GL 1000 K 3 Gold Wing has a Wet weight of 298.0 kg (657.0 pounds).
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