Goldwing GL 1000 1975 This is the bike that started the legendary line. The Honda Gold Wing is a series of touring motorcycles manufactured by Honda. It was introduced at the Cologne Motorcycle Show in October 1974, and went on to become a popular model in North America, Western Europe and Australia, as well as Japan. Total sales are over 640,000, most of them in the US market.
It was the release of Gold Wing in the US in 1975 that eventually made the brand a force in the American touring market. Originally built as a power-cruiser, domestic consumers had a different goal in mind long-distance touring and with it a legend was born. .
Goldwing GL 1000 1975 Pictures Collection
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| Honda Goldwing GL 1000 1975 Picture 1 |
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| Honda Goldwing GL 1000 1975 Picture 2 |
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| Honda Goldwing GL 1000 1975 Picture 3 |
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| Honda Goldwing GL 1000 1975 Picture 4 |
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| Honda Goldwing GL 1000 1975 Picture 5 |
Gold Wing GL10001975 Honda Gold Wing GL1000 |
| Production | 1974—1979 |
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| Assembly | Japan |
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| Engine | 999 cc (61.0 cu in) SOHC flat-four |
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| Bore / stroke | 72.0 mm × 61.4 mm (2.83 in × 2.42 in) |
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| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
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| Power | 80 hp (60 kW) @7500 rpm |
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| Torque | 63 lb·ft (85 N·m) @5500 rpm |
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| Ignition type | Contact breaker |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
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| Frame type | Steel full-duplex cradle |
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| Suspension | F: Telescopic fork 143 mm (5.6 in) travel
R: Swing arm, 86.3 mm (3.40 in) travel |
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| Brakes | F: Dual discs, single-piston calipers
R: Single disc, opposed 2-piston caliper |
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| Tires | F: 3.50 H-19 (tube type)
R: 4.50 H-17A (tube type) |
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| Rake, trail | 28 degrees/120 mm (4.7 in) |
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| Wheelbase | 60.6 in (1,540 mm) |
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| Dimensions | L: 2,305 mm (90.7 in) |
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| Seat height | 31.9 in (810 mm) |
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| Weight | 584 lb (265 kg)(dry) |
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| Fuel capacity | 19 L (4.2 imp gal; 5.0 US gal) |
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