When did the Honda GL 1200 gold wing come out?
The final year of production for the GL1200 was 1987 and there was little change. No doubt Honda were saving the major surprise for the following year, although the Gold Wing faithful had been expecting the rumoured super Gold Wing for the current model year.
How much horsepower does a Honda GL1200A have?
Claimed horsepower was 94.01 HP (70.1 KW) @ 7000 RPM. It could reach a top speed of 243 km/h / 151 mp/h. The Honda GL1200A was more commonly known as the Honda Gold Wing 1200 Aspencade.
When did the Honda GL1100 come out?
The GL1100 was announced for the 1980 model year and this time Honda got it right. This was the first ever Japanese mass produced motorcycle to roll off the production line fully kitted out as a proper touring motorcycle.
What was the model year of the GL1000?
In the meantime, 1976 saw the standard GL1000 unchanged, apart from a badly needed grease nipple on the driveshaft.
What was the Honda GL 1200 gold wing in 1985?
1985 saw Honda drop the Standard unfaired Gold Wing and alongside the Interstate and Aspencade they brought in the GL1200LTD for this year only. The LTD had computerised fuel injection, auto levelling rear suspension and a sophisticated trip computer.
What kind of car is the Honda GL1200A?
The Honda GL1200A was more commonly known as the Honda Gold Wing 1200 Aspencade. You may be looking for the GL1200 “Plain”, GL1200I Interstate, GL1200L Limited, or GL1200SEI Special Edition .
How much horsepower does a Honda GL 1200 Aspencade have?
Front: Telescopic with air assisted spring and 4-position anti-dive. The Honda GL 1200 Gold Wing Aspencade was a Liquid cooled, four stroke, opposed boxer four cylinders, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder Touring motorcycle produced by Honda in 1985. Max torque was 77.45 ft/lbs (105.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 94.01 HP (70.1 KW) @ 7000 RPM.
Is the Goldwing GL1200 the most boring bike?
I love my old Goldwing but it’s the most boring bike I’ve owned in 40 years of riding. Nothing beats them for racking up road miles dependably and smoothly. You need to try one for a day or two to get a feeling for what they’re like.