Honda GL1200 Gold Wing (Interstate, Deluxe, Aspencade, Limited Edition): review, history, specs
Class: luxury tourer
Production: 1984-1987
Also called: Honda Gold Wing 1200
Predecessor: Honda GL1100 Gold Wing
Successor: Honda Gold Wing 1500
| Models | |||
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| Honda GL1200I (DX) Gold Wing Interstate (DeLuxe)
(Europe, North America) 1984-1987 |
Honda GL1200A Gold Wing Aspencade
(North America) 1984-1987 |
Honda GL1200L Gold Wing Limited Edition
(North America) 1985 |
Honda GL1200SEI Gold Wing Aspencade
(North America) 1986 |
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History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1984 | Europe, North America | Name: Honda Gold Wing 1200 Interstate (DE Luxe); Honda Gold Wing 1200 Aspencade
Code: GL1200I (North America), GL1200DX (Europe); GL1200A |
| 1985 | Europe, North America | Name: Honda Gold Wing 1200 Interstate (DE Luxe); Honda Gold Wing 1200 Aspencade; Honda Gold Wing 1200 Limited Edition
Code: GL1200I (North America), GL1200DX (Europe); GL1200A; GL1200L |
| 1986 | Europe, North America | Name: Honda Gold Wing 1200 Interstate (DE Luxe); Honda Gold Wing 1200 Aspencade; Honda Gold Wing 1200 Aspencade (fuel injection)
Code: GL1200I (North America), GL1200DX (Europe); GL1200A; GL1200SEi |
| 1987 | Europe, North America | Name: Honda Gold Wing 1200 Interstate (DE Luxe); Honda Gold Wing 1200 Aspencade
Code: GL1200I (North America), GL1200DX (Europe); GL1200A |
Specifications
Honda GL1200 Gold Wing: specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2505 mm / 98,6 in |
| Overall width | 970 mm / 38,2 in | |
| Overall height | 1510 mm / 59,4 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1610 mm / 63,4 in | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5,5 in | |
| Seat height | 790 mm / 30,7 in | |
| Dry weight | ||
| Curb (wet) weight | 341 kg / 752 lbs – GL1200I / GL1200DX
353 kg / 778 lbs – GL1200A (‘84-‘85) 355 kg / 783 lbs – GL1200A (‘86) 363 kg / 800 lbs – GL1200A (‘87) | |
| FRAME | Type | Steel full-duplex cradle |
| Front suspension, travel | Air-assisted, anti-dive telescopic fork, 140 mm (5,5 in) | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Air-assist shocks, 100 mm (4,4 in) | |
| Front tire size | 130/90-16 (67H) | |
| Rear tire size | 150/90-15 (74H) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 232 mm, 2-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 250 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 22,0 l / 5,8 US gal | |
| Trail | 118 mm (4,6 in) | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,88 l / 100 km (40 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Water cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4 cylinders boxer | |
| Bore & Stroke | 75,5 x 66,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 1182 cm³ (72,1 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 | |
| Valve train | Belt driven SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (with hydraulic adjusters) | |
| Max. power | 94,0 hp (70,1 kW) / 7000 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 105,0 Nm (10,6 kg*m) / 5500 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 5,1 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 191 km/h (119 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Keihin CV, 32 mm
Fuel Injection - Limited Edition |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate (hydraulic operating) |
| Transmission | 5-speed, constant mesh | |
| Final drive | Shaft | |
| Primary reduction | 1.708 | |
| Final reduction | 2.833 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.667 1.250 1.000 0.800 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Electronic |
| Alternator | 360W at 5000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-20 Ah | |
Images
Honda GL1200 Gold Wing: images, gallery
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Videos
Honda GL1200 Gold Wing: video.
Manuals
Honda GL1200 Gold Wing: manuals, parts, microfiches.