Honda Gold Wing GL1500: specs and comparison
Honda Gold Wing GL1500 (Touring, 1995-2000): 1520 cc engine, 73.5 kW / 99 bhp, 390 kg, seat height 765 mm. Licence: Full A only.
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Honda Gold Wing GL15001995-2000 · 1520 cc · 74 kW
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Specs
Generation 1995-2000
| Years | 1995-2000 |
|---|---|
| Type | Touring |
| Licence | Full A only |
| Engine | 1520 cc, 6 cyl. |
| Power | 73.5 kW / 99 bhp |
| Weight | 390 kg (wet or dry not stated) |
| Seat height | 765 mm |
| Suspension travel | no data |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | ABS optional |
| Drive / gearbox | shaft, manual |
| Tank | 22.7 l |
| Fuel use | 38 mpg (7.5 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 160 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £9,500 - £10,900 |
Why it's worth it
- Comfortable riding position
- Good for riding two-up
- Easy to fit luggage
- Stable on the motorway
- Low seat: up to 780 mm
Watch out
- Expensive parts
- Heavy: 230 kg or more
What to check on a used one
- Service history: stamps and invoices
- Electrical connectors: corrosion, lights, switches
- Corrosion: frame, exhaust, fasteners
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Questions
Is the Honda Gold Wing GL1500 A2-legal?
No: 73.5 kW is over 70 kW, so it cannot be restricted for A2. It needs a full A licence.
What is the seat height of the Honda Gold Wing GL1500?
765 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the Honda Gold Wing GL1500 weigh?
390 kg (wet or dry not stated).
What is the fuel use and range of the Honda Gold Wing GL1500?
About 38 mpg (7.5 l/100 km); with the 22.7 l tank that is roughly 160 miles (260 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.