Honda Gold Wing Interstate (GL1100I) Motorcycles

1980 GL1100I’80

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
Fuel Delivery	four 30 mm, CV type
Valves	2 valves/cylinder
Exhaust system	Four-into-two with balance tube
Ignition system	Transistorized pointless
Starting system	electric
Fuel type	regular gasoline
Horsepower	81 hp (60.4 kW) @ 7000 rpm
Maximum Torque	88 Nm (64.9 ft. lbs) @ 5500 rpm
Drivetrain
Clutch	wet multi-plate
Transmission	Five-speed, constant-mesh
Final Drive	Honda cast wheels
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
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	110/90-19
Rear Tire	130/90-17
DIMENSION
Wheelbase	1605 mm (63.2″)
Dry weight (without fluids)	266 kg (586.4 pounds)
Dry weight (ridable)	272 kg (598 lb.)
Overall length	2340 mm
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
Color	Candy Muse Red Black

• The emblems and pinstripes were gold
• The wheels were black reverse comstar
• The speedometer showed a 85 mph (135 kph) limit
• The saddle was dual and more pronounced than in previous years
• The front wheel had dual discs with a single piston calipers
• The frame serial number began SC02-4004778
• The engine serial number began SC02E-2009396.
• In 1980 Honda also fielded the Gold Wing Interstate which was very similar to the standard wing, but it was decked out with fairing, saddle bags and trunk

1981 GL1100I’81

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
Fuel Delivery	four 30 mm, CV type
Valves	2 valves/cylinder
Exhaust system	Four-into-two with balance tube
Ignition system	Transistorized pointless
Starting system	electric
Fuel type	regular gasoline
Horsepower	81 hp (60.4 kW) @ 7000 rpm
Maximum Torque	88 Nm (64.9 ft. lbs) @ 5500 rpm
Drivetrain
Clutch	wet multi-plate
Transmission	Five-speed, constant-mesh
Final Drive	Honda cast wheels
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
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	110/90-19
Rear Tire	130/90-17
DIMENSION
Wheelbase	1605 mm (63.2″)
Dry weight (without fluids)	266 kg (586.4 pounds)
Dry weight (ridable)	272 kg (598 lb.)
Overall length	2340 mm
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
Color	Candy Muse Red Cosmo Black Metallic

• The emblems were gold, but the pinstripes were orange and gold
• The wheels were black reverse comstar
• The speedometer showed a 85 mph (135 kph) limit
• The saddle was dual and more pronounced than in previous years
• The front wheel had dual discs with a single piston calipers
• The frame serial number began with the new style used throughout the motorcycle industry and common to the automotive industry: 1HFSC0216BA100001
• The engine serial number began SC02E-2100002.
• In 1981 Honda continued with the Interstate model with very little difference

1982 GL1100I’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
Fuel Delivery	four 30 mm, CV type
Valves	2 valves/cylinder
Maximum Torque	88 Nm (64.9 ft. lbs) @ 5500 rpm
Exhaust system	Four-into-two with balance tube
Ignition system	Transistorized pointless
Fuel type	regular gasoline
Starting system	electric
Fuel type	regular gasoline
Drivetrain
Clutch	wet multi-plate
Transmission	Five-speed, constant-mesh
Final Drive	Honda cast wheels
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
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 (ridable)	272 kg (598 lb.)
Overall length	2340 mm
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
Color	Cosmo Black Metallic Candy Wineberry Red Black

• 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
• The front wheel had dual slotted discs with dual piston calipers
• The front tire was a 120/90-18 and the rear tire was 140/90-16
• The engine was still 1085cc, SOHC 2-valve, liquid-cooled, opposed four cylinder
• The transmission was a 5-speed with a shaft drive
• The frame serial number began with 1HFSC0214CA20010
• In 1982 Honda not only had the basic Gold Wing; but also fielded the Aspencade and Interstate

1983 GL1100I’83

Engine
Engine Type	Thermostatically-controlled, liquid-cooled, horizontally-opposed 1085cc, SOHC 2-valve, four cylinder
Bore and Stroke	75 x 61.4 mm
Compression ratio	9.2:1
Exhaust system	Four-into-two with balance tube
Ignition system	Transistorized pointless
Fuel type	regular gasoline
Starting system	electric
Drivetrain
Clutch	wet multi-plate
Transmission	Five-speed, constant-mesh
Final Drive	Honda cast wheels
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front 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	air-assisted shocks
Front tire	120/90H-18
Rear Tire	140/90H16
DIMENSION
Wheelbase	1605 mm (63.2″)
Gas type	regular
Dry weight (ridable)	311 kg
Overall length	2460 mm
Overall width	920 mm
Seat height	7950mm
Fuel capacity	20 litres
OTHER
Color	Black Candy Regal Brown

• The wheels were cast with 11 spokes
• The speedometer showed a 150 mph (240 kph) limit
• The turn signal featured a self-cancelling system
• The saddle was dual and more pronounced as in the previous year
• The engine was still 1085cc, SOHC 2-valve, liquid-cooled, opposed four cylinder
• The transmission was a 5-speed with a shaft drive.
• The front forks had the TRAC anti-dive control
• The front tire was a 120/90-18 and the rear tire was 140/90-16
• 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 1HFSC0219DA300101
• The engine serial number began SC02E-2300012
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• In 1983 Honda continued with the Interstate

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