1975 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing

Honda's 1975 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing arrived in 1975 as a touring motorcycle designed for the discerning rider. Produced in Japan, it quickly earned recognition as a capable touring motorcycle from the 1970s.

The 1975 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing is motivated by a 999cc SOHC flat-4 four-cylinder unit delivering 80hp at 7500 rpm. Breathing through 4x Keihin carburetors and kept cool by water-cooled, the engine drives through a 5-speed transmission with shaft final drive.

Built around a steel double cradle frame, the 1975 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing suspends its 265 kg (584 lbs) on telescopic fork forks and twin shock rear units. Braking relies on single disc at the front and drum at the rear, with a 1530 mm wheelbase providing stability.

Performance-wise, the 1975 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing achieves a claimed top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph). With a generous fuel capacity of 19.0 liters, it offers reasonable range for touring motorcycle duties. The seat height of 810 mm makes it comfortable for most riders.

Today, the 1975 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing is considered a respected classic that attracts serious collector interest and continues to appreciate. Parts availability is rated as good, making ownership relatively straightforward. It remains an icon of Honda motorcycling from 1970s.