Technical specifications
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| Model: |
GL 1000 Gold Wing |
| Years: |
1979 |
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Engine:
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Four stroke, opposed boxer four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder
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Capacity:
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999 cc / 60.96 cub in.
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Bore x Stroke:
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72 x 61.4 mm
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Compression Ratio:
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9.2:1
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Cooling System:
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Liquid cooled
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Induction:
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4 x 32mm Keihin carburetors
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Starting:
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Electric
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Max Power:
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56.9 kW / 78 hp @ 7000 rpm
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Max Torque:
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83 Nm / 8.46 kgf-m / 61.2 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
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Transmission:
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5 Speed
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Drive:
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Shaft
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Front Suspension:
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Telescopic fork
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Front Wheel Travel:
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148 mm / 5.8 in.
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Rear Suspension:
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Swing arm, twin shocks
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Rear Wheel Travel:
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84 mm / 3.3 in.
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Front Brakes:
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2 x 232 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
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Rear Brakes:
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Single 250 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
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Front Tyre:
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3.50-19
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Rear Tyre:
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4.50-17
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Wheelbase:
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1545 mm / 60.8 in.
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Seat Height:
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810 mm / 31.9 in.
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Dry Weight:
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273 kg / 602 lbs
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Fuel Capacity:
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19 Litres / 5 US gal
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Consumption Average:
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5.1 L/100 km / 17.9 km/l / 42.0 US mpg
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Braking 100 km/h - 0:
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48.4 m / 159 ft
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Standing ¼ Mile:
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13.5 sec / 159.4 km/h / 99 mph
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Top Speed:
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178.6 km/h / 111 mph
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