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Honda Gold Wing Aspencade (GL1100A) Motorcycles

1982 GL1100A’82

Engine
Engine Type Liquid-cooled four cylinder horizontally opposed OHC
Displacement 1085 cc
Bore and Stroke 75 x 61.4 mm
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Valves 2 valves/cylinder
Fuel Delivery four 30 mm, CV type
Horsepower 81 hp (60.4 kW) @ 7000 rpm
Maximum Torque 88 Nm (64.9 ft. lbs) @ 5500 rpm
Exhaust system Four-into-two with balance tube
Ignition system Transistorized pointless
Starting system electric
Fuel type regular gasoline

Drivetrain
Transmission Five-speed, constant-mesh
Clutch wet multi-plate
Wheels Honda cast wheels

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Brakes type interconnected braking system internally ventilated double piston.
Front Brakes dual 232 mm discs with 2-piston calipers
Rear Brakes single 250 mm disc with 1-piston calipers
Front Suspension air-assisted telescopic with TRAC™ anti-dive
Rear Suspension air-assisted shocks
Front tire 120/90H18
Rear tire 140/90H16

DIMENSION
Wheelbase 1605 mm (63.2″)
Dry weight (without fluids): 266 kg (586.4 pounds)
Dry weight 272 kg (598 lb.) Add about 50 kg (100 lb.) for fairing and bags
Overall length
  • Overall width 920 mm (36.2″)
  • Seat height 795 mm (31.3″)
  • Fuel capacity 20 litres (4.4 imp gal.) (5.3 US gal)

OTHER
 Colors
  • Sterling Silver Metallic with Tempest Gray Metallic
  • Sorrel Brown Metallic with Harvest Gold Metallic
  • The silver unit was 2-tone silver and black while the brown unit was 2-tone brown and dark brown
  • It also featured a Type II audio system with a handlebar-mounted control and an on-board air compressor system
  • The wheels were black reverse comstar
  • The speedometer showed a 85 mph (135 kph) limit
  • The turn signal featured a self-cancelling system
  • The saddle was dual and more pronounced like in the previous year, but the passenger backrest was larger than the Interstate and had storage pouches
  • The front wheel had dual slotted discs with dual piston calipers
  • The frame serial number began with 1HFSC022*CA200001 and the engine serial number began SC02E-2300012.

1983 GL1100A’83

OVERVIEW

  • In 1983 Honda continued with the upscale Aspencade
  • “The Aspencade is the ultimate in touring motorcycles
  • At its heart is a proven flat-four engine
  • Special features include an on-board suspension adjustment system, standard Type II Honda stereo radio, and brand new LCD digital instrumentation
  • Quite simply, there is no other choice for the long-distance rider”

  • “Combination LCD-digital instrument panel and keyboard Instrument panel contains LCD read-outs for speed (with mph/kph converter), engine-rpm, trip, gear position, fuel and engine temperature Also, there are warning lights for high beam, neutral, oil, and air suspension status The keyboard is the control center for the Aspencade’s on-board air suspension leveling system, as well as a trip-monitor system TRACTM torque-sensing anti-dive control units with four-position stiffness adjusters fitted to both fork legs.”

  • “Interconnected braking system The rider’s right foot controls one front disc and the rear disc, while the right handlebar lever controls the other front disc Less of the rider’s attention is required for most normal braking manoeuvers The fork brace stabilizes front fork action Redesigned engine guard gives more foot clearance and allows easier fitting of highway pegs Three-position adjustable passenger foot pegs move through a range of 60 mm Larger, flat-section foot pegs increase comfort.”

  • “Internal gear ratio changes lower engine speed at highway speeds, especially in overdrive.”

  • “Travel trunk moved rearward 30 mm for more passenger comfort, and taller backrest fitted New shape two-tone seat has improved comfort with dual density foam Cover material upgraded with new, soft-feeling cover.”

Engine
Engine Type 1085cc, SOHC 2-valve, liquid-cooled, horizontally opposed four cylinder
Bore and Stroke 75 x 61.4 mm
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Ignition: system Transistorized pointless
Exhaust system Four-into-two with balance tube
Starting system electric

Drivetrain
Transmission Five-speed, constant-mesh
Clutch wet multi-plate
Wheels Honda cast wheels

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Brakes Interconnected brakes, dual slotted (ventilated) discs with dual piston calipers in front and single disc in rear
Front Suspension Front forks are air-assisted telescopic with TRACTM anti-dive control
Rear Suspension Front forks are air-assisted telescopic with TRACTM anti-dive control
Front tire 120/90H-18
Rear tire 140/90H16

DIMENSION
Gas type regular
Wheelbase 1605 mm
Dry weight 321 kg
Overall length 2460 mm
Overall length 920 mm
Seat height 790 mm
Fuel capacity 20 litres

OTHER
 Colors
  • Nimbus Gray Metallic with Achilles Black Metallic
  • Candy Wineberry Red with Bramble Red Metallic
  • Speedometer: Showed a 150 mph (240 kph) limit
  • Instrument panel: Digital
  • Turn signal: Self-cancelling system
  • Saddle: Dual and more pronounced as in the previous year, but the passenger backrest was larger with storage pouches
  • The frame serial number began with 1HFSC022*DA300101 and the engine serial number began SC02E-2300012.
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