INDEX
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
LITERATURE
HONDA Motorcycle
Gold Wing GL1500A Aspencade
1991 GL1500A'91
ENGINE
N/A
DRIVETRAIN
N/A
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
N/A
DIMENSION
N/A
OTHER
In 1991, Honda brought back the Aspencade name for the Gold Wing
It was a black unit with 10th anniversary logos and chrome front brake cover
Colors:
Candy Wineberry Red
Blue Green Metallic
Also new for this year was the Special Edition model (i.e., GL1500SE) which came in Pearl Pacific White.
1991 GL1500A Gold Wing Aspencade
1992 GL1500A'92 Gold Wing Aspencade
ENGINE
N/A
DRIVETRAIN
N/A
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
N/A
DIMENSION
N/A
OTHER
Colors:
Candy Spectra Red
Cambridge Blue Metallic
The serial number began 1HFSC220*NA400003
1992 GL1500A Gold Wing Aspencade
1993 GL1500A'93 Gold Wing Aspencade
ENGINE
N/A
DRIVETRAIN
N/A
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
N/A
DIMENSION
N/A
OTHER
Colors:
Candy Spectra Red
Cambridge Blue Metallic
Black
The front shock air caps were standard
The cruise control system was updated
The rocker arm pivots had needle bearings
The serial number began 1HFSC220*PA500001.
1993 GL1500A Gold Wing Aspencade
1994 GL1500A'94 Gold Wing Aspencade
ENGINE
N/A
DRIVETRAIN
N/A
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
N/A
DIMENSION
N/A
OTHER
Colors:
Candy Spectra Red
Pearl Atlantis Blue
Black-Z
The lower cowling was in the body color
The serial number began 1HFSC220*RA600001.
1994 GL1500A Gold Wing Aspencade
1995 GL1500A'95 Gold Wing Aspencade
ENGINE
N/A
DRIVETRAIN
N/A
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
N/A
DIMENSION
N/A
OTHER
Colors:
Candy Spectra Red
Pearl Royal Magenta
Pearl Sierra Green
The suspension had a different calibration
There was a special 20th anniversary badging
The trunk and saddlebag inner liners were upgraded
The serial number began IHFSC220*SA700001.
1995 GL1500A Gold Wing Aspencade
1996 GL1500A'96 Gold Wing Aspencade
ENGINE
N/A
DRIVETRAIN
N/A
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
N/A
DIMENSION
N/A
OTHER
Colors:
Candy Spectra Red
Pearl Royal Magenta
Pearl Sierra Green
Pearl Sparkling Blue
The full-logic audio system was upgraded
It had electric reverse; an on-board air compressor for adjusting the ride of the rear suspension
The engine was a liquid-cooled, horizontally opposed 6-cylinder displacing 1520 cc
Bore and Stroke: 71 mm x 64 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
The valve system was a belt-driven SOHC with self-adjusting hydraulic lifters
There were twin carburetors (36mm diaphragm-type CV)
The ignition system was a computer controlled electronic device
The starting system, of course, was electric start with no kick-start pedal
The transmission was a 5-speed with an electric reverse
Final Drive: was supplied by a shaft
The front suspension was a 41 mm fork with TRAC anti-dive and 140 mm travel
The rear suspension had dual shocks of which one was air adjustable from the dash and 150 mm travel
The front tires were 130/70H-18 while the back were 160/80H-16
The front brakes featured dual 296 mm discs with twin piston calipers
The rear brake had a single 316 mm disc with twin piston caliper which was integrated with one front disc
The seat height was 740 mm (29.1")
The wheelbase was 1690 mm (66.5")
The dry weight was 370 kg (816 lb)
The fuel capacity was 24 liters (5.3 Imp. Gal., 4.4 US Gal.)
The serial number began 1HFSC220*TA800001.
1996 GL1500A Gold Wing Aspencade
1997 GL1500A'97 Gold Wing Aspencade
ENGINE
N/A
DRIVETRAIN
N/A
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
N/A
DIMENSION
N/A
OTHER
Colors:
Candy Spectra Red
Pearl Sonoma Green
Pearl Glacier White
The handlebar switches and controls used the internationally approved symbols
Many of the transmission and clutch parts were the same as the "Valkyrie" parts
The serial number began 1HFSC220*VA900001.
1997 GL1500A Gold Wing Aspencade
1998 GL1500A'98 Gold Wing Aspencade
ENGINE
N/A
DRIVETRAIN
N/A
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
N/A
DIMENSION
N/A
OTHER
Colors:
Candy Spectra Red
Black
The cylinder head covers were new and the logo emblems had new designs
The speedometer and tachometer have white faces
The serial number began 1HFSC220*WA000001.
1998 GL1500A Gold Wing Aspencade
1999 GL1500A Gold Wing Aspencade
ENGINE
Engine Type: 1520 cc, 4 Stroke - Liquid Cooled - Boxer Six
Bore and Stroke: 71 mm x 64 mm
Valves: 2 valves/cylinder
Horsepower: 100 hp (74.6 kW) @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque: 150 Nm (110.6 ft. lbs) @ 4000 rpm
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: type: 6 speed
Final Drive: Shaft
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Tire: 130/70-18
Rear Tire: 160/80-16
Front Brakes: dual 296 mm discs with 2-piston calipers
Rear Brakes: single 316 mm disc with 2-piston calipers
DIMENSION
Seat Height: 765 mm (30.1 inches)
Wheelbase: 1690 mm (66.5 inches)
Fuel Capacity: 23 litres (6.1 Gal)
Dry weight: (without fluids): 366 kg (806.9 pounds)
OTHER
2000 GL1500A'98 Gold Wing Aspencade
ENGINE
Engine: 1520cc liquid-cooled horizontally-opposed six-cylinder
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: five-speed constant-mesh with overdrive fifth gear & electric reverse
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension: 41mm fork with TRAC anti-dive 140mm of travel
Rear Suspension: air-assisted (right-hand only) dual shocks; 105 mm of travel
Front Brakes: Dual discs with twin-piston calipers
Rear Brakes: single disc with twin-piston calipers integrated with one front disc
Front Tire Size: 130/70H-18
DIMENSION
Seat Height: 740 mm (29.1 in.)
Fuel Capacity: 24 litres (5.3 imp.gal.)
Dry Weight: 365 kg. (803 lb.)
OTHER
2000 GL1500A Gold Wing Aspencade