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Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate - 1981 Specifications and Reviews
The 1981 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate is a heavyweight touring cruiser designed for long-distance riders seeking comfort and reliability. Powered by a liquid-cooled 1084cc boxer four-cylinder engine producing 83 horsepower, it epitomizes Honda's touring excellence with its shaft drive, five-speed transmission, and substantial 330kg frame built for stability and distance riding capability.
1981
General information | |
| Category | Classic |
| Year | 1981 |
| Model | Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | OHC |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore x stroke | 75.0 x 61.4 mm (3.0 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression | 9.2:1 |
| Power | 83.00 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | Four cylinder boxer |
| Capacity: | 1084.00 ccm (66.15 cubic inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 330.0 kg (727.5 pounds) |
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Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate dimensions and frame | |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 130/90-17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 110/90-19 |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 195.0 km/h (121.2 mph) |
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Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
83 hp
Peak Power
5.8s
0-60 mph
121.2 mph
Top Speed
Best For
Track15%
City35%
Cornering40%
Daily Riding55%
Touring95%
Passenger90%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Best suited to experienced riders comfortable managing a heavy, long-wheelbase machine at low speeds and in tight maneuvers. |
| Purpose | Built for long-distance highway touring with a passenger and luggage rather than sport riding or commuting. |
| Rider Fit | A tall and substantial machine that rewards riders with decent height, strength, and confidence handling its considerable weight at parking-lot speeds. |
| Character | A smooth, shaft-driven boxer-engine cruiser-tourer that prioritizes stability, comfort, and effortless cruising over sharp handling or outright speed. |
| Not Ideal For | Not a good fit for riders seeking agile cornering performance, off-road capability, or a lightweight, flickable city bike. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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