Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing (1979) vs Honda GL 400 (1979)
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| Make: | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | GL 1000 Gold Wing | GL 400 |
| Years: | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, opposed boxer four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, longitudinal 80° V-twin cylinder, SOHC 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods |
| Capacity: | 999 cc / 60.96 cub in. | 396 cc / 24.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 61.4 mm | 73 х 47.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 4 x 32mm Keihin carburetors | Carburetor |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 56.9 kW / 78 hp @ 7000 rpm | 40 hp / 29.8 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 83 Nm / 8.46 kgf-m / 61.2 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | 32 Nm / 23.6 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm, twin shocks | Dual chocks |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 232 mm discs, 2 piston calipers | Single 275 mmdisc 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 250 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50-19 | 3.50S19-4PR |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.50-17 | 3.75S18-4PR |
| Dry Weight: | 273 kg / 602 lbs | 200 kg / 440.9 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 5 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal |