Touring Motorcycles
1981Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate
19 fields on record
The 1981 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate is a heavyweight touring cruiser designed for long-distance riders seeking comfort and reliability. Powered by a liquid-cooled 1084cc boxer four-cylinder engine producing 83 horsepower, it epitomizes Honda's touring excellence with its shaft drive, five-speed transmission, and substantial 330kg frame built for stability and distance riding capability.
- Capacity
- 1084.0 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Wet weight
- 330.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 83.0 HP (61.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for long-distance highway touring with a passenger and luggage rather than sport riding or commuting.
- Built for
- A smooth, shaft-driven boxer-engine cruiser-tourer that prioritizes stability, comfort, and effortless cruising over sharp handling or outright speed.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders seeking agile cornering performance, off-road capability, or a lightweight, flickable city bike.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 1084.0 ccm
- Power
- 83.0 HP (61.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM
- Engine type
- Boxer
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2515 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 75.0 x 61.4 mm
- Compression
- 9.2:1
- 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
- 195.0 km/h (121.2 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual disc
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Front tyre
- 110/90-19
- Rear tyre
- 130/90-17
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 | 1981 | 1982 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1084 cc | 1084 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L | 19 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate?
The 1981 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate has a Capacity of 1084.0 ccm (66.15 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate have?
The 1981 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate has a Power of 83.0 HP (61.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate have?
The 1981 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
How much does the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate weigh?
The 1981 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate has a Wet weight of 330.0 kg (727.5 pounds).
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