How long will a Gold Wing run?

between 250,000 and 300,000 miles
Honda Gold Wings are incredibly durable and can last on average between 250,000 and 300,000 miles with instances of some even lasting up to 400,000 miles. When properly maintained and ridden responsibly the Gold Wing will easily deliver well over 15 years of service.

How much is a 1979 Honda Gold Wing worth?

Values

Excellent $5,565
Very Good $3,120
Good $1,710
Fair $1,320
Poor N/A

Is a Honda GL1000 fast?

With 80 horsepower, 85Nm of torque and 125mph top speed the motorcycle wasn’t slow by any stretch of the imagination. It was given a shaft drive for low maintenance performance and a five speed gearbox.

What does a 1979 Goldwing weigh?

Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing

Make Model Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing
Dry Weight 273 kg / 602 lbs
Fuel Capacity 19 Litres / 5 US gal
Consumption Average 5.1 L/100 km / 17.9 km/l / 42.0 US mpg
Braking 100 km/h – 0 48.4 m / 159 ft

What year was the first Honda Goldwing?

1975
1974. The first Gold Wing—the 1975 GL1000 KO with a liquid-cooled 999cc flat four-cylinder engine—makes its public debut at the Cologne Show in Germany. Developed by Toshio Nozue (also responsible for the CB750), the model is dubbed “the ultimate motorcycle” by Honda.

What’s the top speed on a Honda Goldwing?

140 mph
2020 – 2022 Honda Gold Wing Tour Top Speed: 140 mph (Est.)

How much is a 1976 Honda Goldwing worth?

Values

Excellent $7,940
Very Good $4,075
Good $2,115
Fair $1,380
Poor N/A

What are the specs of a 1975 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing?

1975 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing Specifications Engine & Drivetrain: Engine: 999 cc (61.0 cu in) SOHC flat-four Bore x Stroke: 72.0 mm × 61.4 mm (2.83 in × 2.42 in) Compression ratio: 9.2:1 Power: 80 hp (60 kW) @ 7,500 rpm

Why did Honda build the g-l1000?

Considering its intended use, the G-L1000 was remarkable for its nakedness. Since this was Honda’s first attempt at a water-cooled four-stroke, they engineered it thinking of the extreme temperatures and stress of an air-cooled engine.

When did the Honda Gold Wing become a touring car?

The D-Type “Dream” of 1949 may have put Honda on the map, but it was the U.S. release of the Gold Wing in 1975 that eventually made the marque a power in the American touring market. Originally built as a power- cruiser, the domestic consumers had a different purpose in mind — long-distance touring — and with that a legend was born.

How much horsepower does a Harley Davidson Gold Wing have?

Harley ran with its 1,207 cc Shovelhead engine that delivered up to 65 horsepower, but that naturally came with the not-inconsiderable vibration that a big V-Twin produces. Part of the appeal of the Gold Wing was the smooth delivery of power from its flat-four plant that eliminated the heavily off-balance power pulses.