| MODEL | HONDA GLX 1500 GOLD WING 1996 - 1997 |
| Year | 1996 - 1997 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, opposed boxer six cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1520 cc / 92.8 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 71 x 64 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 5200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 150 Nm / 15.3 kgf-m / 111 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | 2 x 36 mm Keihin CV carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Tubular steel cradle |
| Front Suspension | Air adjustable telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link, air adjustable |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 296 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2630 mm / 104 in |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 763 mm / 30.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1690 mm / 67 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 360 kg / 793.7 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 130/70-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/80-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 6.1 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100 km / 13.3 km/l / 31.4 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 159 km/h / 99 mph |
In 1996 Honda built its millionth American-made motorcycle, and the Interstate made its final appearance around this time, leaving the Aspencade and SE. The 1997 GL1500 got improvements to the engine, transmission and final drive. Road tests of the period praised its smooth six and luggage space but criticised its weight, soft suspension and engine heat.
