| MODEL | HONDA GL 1100 GOLD WING 1980 |
| Year | 1980 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, horizontally opposed (flat) four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1085 cc / 66.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 75 x 61.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 59 kW / 81 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 88 Nm / 9.0 kgf-m / 64.9 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | 4 x 30 mm Keihin carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel, full duplex cradle |
| Front Suspension | Air-assisted telescopic fork, 148 mm / 5.8 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm, air-assisted adjustable twin shocks, 80 mm / 3.1 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 232 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 250 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2340 mm / 92 in |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 795 mm / 31.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1605 mm / 63.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 267 kg / 589 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.0 L/100 km / 16.9 km/l / 40 mpg |
| Top Speed | — |
The GL1100 replaced the GL1000 for 1980 with a bored-out 1085 cc flat-four, 30 mm carburettors, electronic ignition and a stronger drivetrain tuned for more low-end torque. A new chassis brought a longer wheelbase, more rake and trail and air-assisted suspension, with a slightly lower seat. This was the unfaired standard model, sold alongside the new factory-dressed Interstate.
