The Honda Goldwing GL1000 made its debut at the Intermot motorcycle show in October 1974 as the GL1000.It featured a flat-four 999 cc (61.0 cu in) engine, and had a dry weight of 267 kg (590 lb). 13,000 units were sold in the United States in 1975.
Although the Honda Goldwing GL1000 was listed as a touring motorcycle, it was sold without fairings. Soon, a market developed offering fairings and luggage accessories, including the Windjammer series by Vetter Fairing Company. With only minor differences for different markets, the model remained virtually unchanged during the 1975 to 1977 production run. In 1978 many changes were introduced, including changes to the faux tank shape, instruments on the top of the faux tank, seat, camshafts, carburetors, exhaust system, Comstar wheels, and removal of the kickstart.
During the final run of the Honda Goldwing GL1000 in 1979, Honda included their own saddlebags and trunk, but still did not offer a fairing. Honda sold more than 97,000 units of the Honda Goldwing GL1000 in the United States between 1975 and 1979.
Honda Goldwing GL 1000 Classic motorcycle pictures collection
Honda Goldwing GL 1000 Classic motorcycle picture
Honda Goldwing GL 1000 Classic motorcycle picture