Touring Motorcycles
1981Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing
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The 1981 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing is a heavyweight touring cruiser designed for riders seeking comfort and stability on long-distance journeys. Powered by a liquid-cooled 1084cc boxer-four engine producing 83 horsepower, it's renowned for its smooth performance, innovative shaft drive, and spacious, cushioned seating that makes it the ultimate highway companion.
- Capacity
- 1084.0 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Wet weight
- 315.0 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
- A dedicated long-distance highway tourer built for effortless two-up mileage with luggage and smooth shaft-driven cruising.
- Built for
- Serene, refined and unhurried. The liquid-cooled flat-four delivers silky, torquey power for stately, planted highway comfort.
- Not ideal for
- Not for off-road, tight city commuting, sporty backroad carving, or riders wanting a light, flickable machine.
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
- 0.2635 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
- 192.0 km/h (119.3 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 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1084 cc | 1084 cc | 1084 cc | 1084 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L | 19 L | 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?
The 1981 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing has a Capacity of 1084.0 ccm (66.15 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing have?
The 1981 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing has a Power of 83.0 HP (61.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing have?
The 1981 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
How much does the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing weigh?
The 1981 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing has a Wet weight of 315.0 kg (694.5 pounds).
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