1975 GL1000K0
- ENGINE
- Engine Type: 999 cc, liquid cooled, Inline-4 boxer, 4-stroke
- Bore and Stroke: 72 mm x 61.4 mm
- Valves: 2 valves/cylinder SOHC
- Horsepower: 78 hp (58.2 kW) @ 7000 rpm
- Torque: 83 Nm (61.2 ft. lbs) @ 5500 rpm
- DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission type: 5 speed
- Final Drive: Shaft
- Wheels: Wire spoke wheels with aluminum rims
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Front Tire: 3.50-18
- Rear Tire: 4.50-17
- Front Brakes: dual 232 mm discs with 2-piston calipers
- Rear Brakes: single 250 mm disc with 1-piston calipers 810 mm (31.9 inches)
- DIMENSION
- Wheelbase: 1545 mm (60.8 inches)
- Fuel capacity: with reserve 19 litres (5 gallon US)
- Dry weight: 273 kg (601.9 pounds)
- OTHER
- Colors:
- Candy Antares Red
- Candy Blue Green
- Fairings, common on later Gold Wings, were an add-on accessory not supplied by Honda
- The side cover decal reads "Gold Wing GL1000" The face of the instruments was dark green
- The exhaust system was black with a solid chrome shield and chrome tailpipe
- The engine was an opposed four cylinder similar to the BMW
- Interestingly, it also duplicated the BMW by incorporating a shaft drive
- The frame serial number began GL1-1000012 while the engine serial number began GL1E-1000001
1975 GL1000K0
1976 GL1000'76
- ENGINE
- Type: Water cooled, 4-stroke O.H.C. engine
- Cylinder arrangement: Flat, Four
- Bore & stroke: 72 x 61.4 mm
- Displacement: 999 cc
- Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
- Valve train: Belt driven over head camshaft
- Oil capacity: 3.5 lit. (3.7 US qt; 3.1 Imp. qt)
- Lubrication system: Forced and wet sump
- Cylinder head compression pressure: 12 kg/cm² (171 psi)
- Intake valve opens: at 5° (before top dead center)
- Intake valve closes: at 50° (after bottom dead center)
- Exhaust valve opens: at 50° (before bottom dead center)
- Exhaust valve opens: at 5° (after top dead center)
- Valve tappet clearance: IN - EX 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
- Idle speed: 900 rpm
- CARBURETION
- Carburetor type: CV type, 32 mm venturi bore
- Setting number: 755A
- Standard main jet (primary): No. 65
- Standard main jet (secondary): No. 125
- Standard slow jet: No. 35
- Air jet (primary): No. 120
- Air jet (secondary): No. 60
- Slow air jet: No. 125
- Idle mixture screw initial setting: 1 3/8
- Float level: 21 mm
- DRIVETRAIN
- Clutch: Wet, multi-plate type
- Transmission: 5-speed, constant mesh
- Primary reduction ratio: 1.708
- Secondary reduction ratio: 0.825
- First gear ratio: 2.500
- Second gear ratio: 1.708
- Third gear ratio: 1.333
- Fourth gear ratio: 1.097
- Fifth gear ratio: 0.939
- Final reduction ratio: 3.400
- Gear shift pattern: Left foot operated return system
- Final gear oil capacity: 200-220 cc
- Wheels: Wire spoke wheels with aluminum rims
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Type: Double cradle
- Front Suspension: and travel: Telescopic fork, 143 mm
- Rear Suspension: and travel: Swing arm, 86.3 mm
- Front Tire: size and air pressure: 3.50 H 19 (4PR) 2 kg/sq. cm (28 psi)
- Rear Tire: size and air pressure: 4.50 H 17A (4PR) 2.8 kg/sq. cm (40 psi)
- Front brake: Double disc brake
- Rear Brake: Disc brake
- Fuel capacity: 19 liters (5.0 US gal; 4.2 Imp gal)
- Fuel reserve capacity: 3 liters (0.8 US gal; 0.7 Imp gal)
- Caster angle: 62 degrees
- Trail: length: 120 mm
- Front fork oil capacity: 195-205 cc (to fill if dry) 170-180 cc (refill after draining)
- ELECTRICAL
- Ignition: Battery and ignition coil
- Ignition: point gap: 0.3 - 0.4 mm (0.012 - 0.016 in.)
- Ignition: advance "F" mark: 5° (BTDC)
- Ignition: advance maximum advance: 5° - 32°
- Ignition: advance rpm from "F" to max. advance: 1450-2450 rpm
- Starting system: Starting motor and kick starter
- Alternator: AC generator, 12 volt, 0.3 KW/5000 rpm
- Battery capacity: 12 V - 20 AH
- Spark plug: NGK D8ES-L
- Spark plug gap: 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)
- Dwell angle: 90° ± 2.5°
- Condenser capacity: 1.4µF
- LIGHTING
- Headlight (low/high beam): 12V - 40/50W
- Tail/stop light: 12V - 3/32 cp (No. 1157)
- Front turn signal light: 12V - 32 cp (No. 1034)
- Rear turn signal light: 12V - 32 cp (No. 1073)
- Meter light: 12V - 2 cp (No. 57)
- Neutral indicator light: 12V - 2 cp (No. 57)
- Turn signal indicator light: 12V - 3.4W
- High beam indicator light: 12V - 3.4W
- Oil pressure warning light: 12V - 3.4W
- Headlight warning light: 12V - 3.4W
- Tail/stop light warning light: 12V - 3.4W
- Position light: 12V - 3 cp
- DIMENSION
- Overall length: 2305-2340 mm
- Overall width: 875 mm
- Overall height: 1225 mm
- Wheelbase: 1545 mm
- Seat height: 810 mm
- Foot peg height: 305 mm
- Ground clearance: 150 mm
- Dry weight: 265 kg
- OTHER
- The second year for the Gold Wing (GL1000 '76) was introduced in 1976
- Colors:
- Candy Antares Red
- Sulfur Yellow
- Fairings, common on newer Gold Wings, were an add-on accessory
- The side cover decal reads "Gold Wing GL1000" The face of the instruments changed to light green
- The exhaust system was black with a solid chrome shield and chrome tailpipe
- The frame serial number began GL1-2001483 while the engine serial number began GL1E-2001422
1976 GL1000
1976 GL1000
1977 GL1000'77
- ENGINE
- Type: Water cooled, 4-stroke O.H.C. engine
- Cylinder arrangement: Flat, Four
- Bore & stroke: 72 x 61.4 mm
- Displacement: 999 cc
- Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
- Valve train: Belt driven over head camshaft
- Oil capacity: 3.5 lit. (3.7 US qt; 3.1 Imp. qt)
- Lubrication system: Forced and wet sump
- Cylinder head compression pressure: 12 kg/cm² (171 psi)
- Intake valve opens: at 5° (before top dead center)
- Intake valve closes: at 50° (after bottom dead center)
- Exhaust valve opens: at 50° (before bottom dead center)
- Exhaust valve opens: at 5° (after top dead center)
- Valve tappet clearance: IN - EX 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
- Idle speed: 900 rpm
- CARBURETION
- Carburetor type: CV type, 32 mm venturi bore
- Setting number: 755A
- Standard main jet (primary): No. 65
- Standard main jet (secondary): No. 125
- Standard slow jet: No. 35
- Air jet (primary): No. 120
- Air jet (secondary): No. 60
- Slow air jet: No. 125
- Idle mixture screw initial setting: 1 3/8
- Float level: 21 mm
- DRIVETRAIN
- Clutch: Wet, multi-plate type
- Transmission: 5-speed, constant mesh
- Primary reduction ratio: 1.708
- Secondary reduction ratio: 0.825
- First gear ratio: 2.500
- Second gear ratio: 1.708
- Third gear ratio: 1.333
- Fourth gear ratio: 1.097
- Fifth gear ratio: 0.939
- Final reduction ratio: 3.400
- Gear shift pattern: Left foot operated return system
- Final gear oil capacity: 200-220 cc
- Wheels: Wire spoke wheels with aluminum rims
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Type: Double cradle
- Front Suspension: and travel: Telescopic fork, 143 mm
- Rear Suspension: and travel: Swing arm, 86.3 mm
- Front Tire: size and air pressure: 3.50 H 19 (4PR) 2 kg/sq. cm (28 psi)
- Rear Tire: size and air pressure: 4.50 H 17A (4PR) 2.8 kg/sq. cm (40 psi)
- Front brake: Double disc brake
- Rear Brake: Disc brake
- Fuel capacity: 19 liters (5.0 US gal; 4.2 Imp gal)
- Fuel reserve capacity: 3 liters (0.8 US gal; 0.7 Imp gal)
- Caster angle: 62 degrees
- Trail: length: 120 mm
- Front fork oil capacity: 195-205 cc (to fill if dry) 170-180 cc (refill after draining)
- ELECTRICAL
- Ignition: Battery and ignition coil
- Ignition: point gap: 0.3 - 0.4 mm (0.012 - 0.016 in.)
- Ignition: advance "F" mark: 5° (BTDC)
- Ignition: advance maximum advance: 5° - 32°
- Ignition: advance rpm from "F" to max. advance: 1450-2450 rpm
- Starting system: Starting motor and kick starter
- Alternator: AC generator, 12 volt, 0.3 KW/5000 rpm
- Battery capacity: 12 V - 20 AH
- Spark plug: NGK D8ES-L
- Spark plug gap: 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)
- Dwell angle: 90° ± 2.5°
- Condenser capacity: 1.4µF
- LIGHTING
- Headlight (low/high beam): 12V - 40/50W
- Tail/stop light: 12V - 3/32 cp (No. 1157)
- Front turn signal light: 12V - 32 cp (No. 1034)
- Rear turn signal light: 12V - 32 cp (No. 1073)
- Meter light: 12V - 2 cp (No. 57)
- Neutral indicator light: 12V - 2 cp (No. 57)
- Turn signal indicator light: 12V - 3.4W
- High beam indicator light: 12V - 3.4W
- Oil pressure warning light: 12V - 3.4W
- Headlight warning light: 12V - 3.4W
- Tail/stop light warning light: 12V - 3.4W
- Position light: 12V - 3 cp
- DIMENSION
- Overall length: 2305-2340 mm
- Overall width: 875 mm
- Overall height: 1225 mm
- Wheelbase: 1545 mm
- Seat height: 810 mm
- Foot peg height: 305 mm
- Ground clearance: 150 mm
- Dry weight: 265 kg
- OTHER
- The third year for the Gold Wing (GL1000 '77) was introduced in 1977
- Colors:
- Candy Antares Red
- Candy Sirus Blue
- Black
- Fairings, common on newer Gold Wings, were still an add-on accessory
- The side cover decal reads "Gold Wing GL1000" The face of the instruments changed to black with green KPH markings
- The exhaust system was black with a solid chrome shield and chrome tailpipe
- The handlebars were higher and recontoured than in the previous two years
- The saddle had a dual contour
- The frame serial number began GL1-3000001 while the engine serial number began GL1E-3000006
1977 GL1000
1977 GL1000
1978 GL1000'78
- ENGINE
- Type: Water cooled, 4-stroke O.H.C. engine
- Cylinder arrangement: Flat, Four
- Bore & stroke: 72 x 61.4 mm
- Displacement: 999 cc
- Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
- Valve train: Belt driven over head camshaft
- Oil capacity: 3.5 lit. (3.7 US qt; 3.1 Imp. qt)
- Lubrication system: Forced and wet sump
- Cylinder head compression pressure: 12 kg/cm² (171 psi)
- Intake valve opens: at 5° (before top dead center)
- Intake valve closes: at 50° (after bottom dead center)
- Exhaust valve opens: at 50° (before bottom dead center)
- Exhaust valve opens: at 5° (after top dead center)
- Valve tappet clearance: IN - EX 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
- Idle speed: 900 rpm
- CARBURETION
- Carburetor type: CV type, 32 mm venturi bore
- Setting number: 755A
- Standard main jet (primary): No. 65
- Standard main jet (secondary): No. 125
- Standard slow jet: No. 35
- Air jet (primary): No. 120
- Air jet (secondary): No. 60
- Slow air jet: No. 125
- Idle mixture screw initial setting: 1 3/8
- Float level: 21 mm
- DRIVETRAIN
- Clutch: Wet, multi-plate type
- Transmission: 5-speed, constant mesh
- Primary reduction ratio: 1.708
- Secondary reduction ratio: 0.825
- First gear ratio: 2.500
- Second gear ratio: 1.708
- Third gear ratio: 1.333
- Fourth gear ratio: 1.097
- Fifth gear ratio: 0.939
- Final reduction ratio: 3.400
- Gear shift pattern: Left foot operated return system
- Final gear oil capacity: 200-220 cc
- Wheels: Five spoke "silver" Comstar wheels
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Type: Double cradle
- Front Suspension: and travel: Telescopic fork, 143 mm
- Rear Suspension: and travel: Swing arm, 86.3 mm
- Front Tire: size and air pressure: 3.50 H 19 (4PR) 2 kg/sq. cm (28 psi)
- Rear Tire: size and air pressure: 4.50 H 17A (4PR) 2.8 kg/sq. cm (40 psi)
- Front brake: Double disc brake
- Rear Brake: Disc brake
- Fuel capacity: 19 liters (5.0 US gal; 4.2 Imp gal)
- Fuel reserve capacity: 3 liters (0.8 US gal; 0.7 Imp gal)
- Caster angle: 62 degrees
- Trail: length: 120 mm
- Front fork oil capacity: 195-205 cc (to fill if dry) 170-180 cc (refill after draining)
- ELECTRICAL
- Ignition: Battery and ignition coil
- Ignition: point gap: 0.3 - 0.4 mm (0.012 - 0.016 in.)
- Ignition: advance "F" mark: 5° (BTDC)
- Ignition: advance maximum advance: 5° - 32°
- Ignition: advance rpm from "F" to max. advance: 1450-2450 rpm
- Starting system: Starting motor and kick starter
- Alternator: AC generator, 12 volt, 0.3 KW/5000 rpm
- Battery capacity: 12 V - 20 AH
- Spark plug: NGK D8ES-L
- Spark plug gap: 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)
- Dwell angle: 90° ± 2.5°
- Condenser capacity: 1.4µF
- LIGHTING
- Headlight (low/high beam): 12V - 40/50W
- Tail/stop light: 12V - 3/32 cp (No. 1157)
- Front turn signal light: 12V - 32 cp (No. 1034)
- Rear turn signal light: 12V - 32 cp (No. 1073)
- Meter light: 12V - 2 cp (No. 57)
- Neutral indicator light: 12V - 2 cp (No. 57)
- Turn signal indicator light: 12V - 3.4W
- High beam indicator light: 12V - 3.4W
- Oil pressure warning light: 12V - 3.4W
- Headlight warning light: 12V - 3.4W
- Tail/stop light warning light: 12V - 3.4W
- Position light: 12V - 3 cp
- DIMENSION
- Overall length: 2305-2340 mm
- Overall width: 875 mm
- Overall height: 1225 mm
- Wheelbase: 1545 mm
- Seat height: 810 mm
- Foot peg height: 305 mm
- Ground clearance: 150 mm
- Dry weight: 265 kg
- OTHER
- The fourth year for the Gold Wing (GL1000 '78) was introduced in 1978
- Colors:
- Candy Limited Maroon
- Candy Grandeur Blue
- Black
- Fairings, common on newer Gold Wings, were still an add-on accessory
- The side cover decal reads "Gold Wing GL1000" The face of the instruments were black with red KPH markings
- An instrument panel was added to the center pod
- The exhaust system was new and solid chrome
- The frame serial number began GL1-4000001 while the engine serial number began GL1E-4000001
1978 GL1000
1979 GL1000'79
- ENGINE
- Type: Water cooled, 4-stroke O.H.C. engine
- Cylinder arrangement: Flat, Four
- Bore & stroke: 72 x 61.4 mm
- Displacement: 999 cc
- Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
- Valve train: Belt driven over head camshaft
- Oil capacity: 3.5 lit. (3.7 US qt; 3.1 Imp. qt)
- Lubrication system: Forced and wet sump
- Cylinder head compression pressure: 12 kg/cm² (171 psi)
- Intake valve opens: at 5° (before top dead center)
- Intake valve closes: at 50° (after bottom dead center)
- Exhaust valve opens: at 50° (before bottom dead center)
- Exhaust valve opens: at 5° (after top dead center)
- Valve tappet clearance: IN - EX 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
- Idle speed: 900 rpm
- CARBURETION
- Carburetor type: CV type, 32 mm venturi bore
- Setting number: 755A
- Standard main jet (primary): No. 65
- Standard main jet (secondary): No. 125
- Standard slow jet: No. 35
- Air jet (primary): No. 120
- Air jet (secondary): No. 60
- Slow air jet: No. 125
- Idle mixture screw initial setting: 1 3/8
- Float level: 21 mm
- DRIVETRAIN
- Clutch: Wet, multi-plate type
- Transmission: 5-speed, constant mesh
- Primary reduction ratio: 1.708
- Secondary reduction ratio: 0.825
- First gear ratio: 2.500
- Second gear ratio: 1.708
- Third gear ratio: 1.333
- Fourth gear ratio: 1.097
- Fifth gear ratio: 0.939
- Final reduction ratio: 3.400
- Gear shift pattern: Left foot operated return system
- Final gear oil capacity: 200-220 cc
- Wheels: Five spoke "silver" Comstar wheels
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- Type: Double cradle
- Front Suspension: and travel: Telescopic fork, 143 mm
- Rear Suspension: and travel: Swing arm, 86.3 mm
- Front Tire: size and air pressure: 3.50 H 19 (4PR) 2 kg/sq. cm (28 psi)
- Rear Tire: size and air pressure: 4.50 H 17A (4PR) 2.8 kg/sq. cm (40 psi)
- Front brake: Double disc brake
- Rear Brake: Disc brake
- Fuel capacity: 19 liters (5.0 US gal; 4.2 Imp gal)
- Fuel reserve capacity: 3 liters (0.8 US gal; 0.7 Imp gal)
- Caster angle: 62 degrees
- Trail: length: 120 mm
- Front fork oil capacity: 195-205 cc (to fill if dry) 170-180 cc (refill after draining)
- ELECTRICAL
- Ignition: Battery and ignition coil
- Ignition: point gap: 0.3 - 0.4 mm (0.012 - 0.016 in.)
- Ignition: advance "F" mark: 5° (BTDC)
- Ignition: advance maximum advance: 5° - 32°
- Ignition: advance rpm from "F" to max. advance: 1450-2450 rpm
- Starting system: Starting motor and kick starter
- Alternator: AC generator, 12 volt, 0.3 KW/5000 rpm
- Battery capacity: 12 V - 20 AH
- Spark plug: NGK D8ES-L
- Spark plug gap: 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)
- Dwell angle: 90° ± 2.5°
- Condenser capacity: 1.4µF
- LIGHTING
- Headlight (low/high beam): 12V - 40/50W
- Tail/stop light: 12V - 3/32 cp (No. 1157)
- Front turn signal light: 12V - 32 cp (No. 1034)
- Rear turn signal light: 12V - 32 cp (No. 1073)
- Meter light: 12V - 2 cp (No. 57)
- Neutral indicator light: 12V - 2 cp (No. 57)
- Turn signal indicator light: 12V - 3.4W
- High beam indicator light: 12V - 3.4W
- Oil pressure warning light: 12V - 3.4W
- Headlight warning light: 12V - 3.4W
- Tail/stop light warning light: 12V - 3.4W
- Position light: 12V - 3 cp
- DIMENSION
- Overall length: 2305-2340 mm
- Overall width: 875 mm
- Overall height: 1225 mm
- Wheelbase: 1545 mm
- Seat height: 810 mm
- Foot peg height: 305 mm
- Ground clearance: 150 mm
- Dry weight: 265 kg
- OTHER
- The fifth (and last) year for the 1000cc Gold Wing (GL1000 '79) was introduced in 1979
- Colors:
- Candy Limited Maroon
- Candy Grandeur Blue
- Candy Burgundy
- Fairings, common on newer Gold Wings, were still an add-on accessory
- The side cover decal reads "Gold Wing GL1000" The face of the instruments were black with red KPH markings
- As in the previous year an instrument panel was added to the center pod
- The exhaust system was solid chrome
- The turn signals were rectangular rather than round
- The tail light had a ribbed lens and two bulbs
- The control levers were black
- The frame serial number began GL1-4100001 while the engine serial number began GL1E-4100001
1979 GL1000