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GL1100I'80 - 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. It also came in the same
two available
colors: Candy Muse Red and 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 engine now
displaced 1085cc,
and still SOHC 2-valve, liquid-cooled, opposed four cylinder. The transmission was a 5-speed
with a shaft drive.
The frame serial number began SC02-4004778 and the engine serial number began
SC02E-2009396.
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GL1100I'81 - In 1981 Honda continued with the Interstate model with very
little difference. It came in
two available colors: Candy Muse Red and 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 engine now displaced 1085cc, and still SOHC 2-valve, liquid-cooled,
opposed four
cylinder. The transmission was a 5-speed with a shaft drive. The frame serial number began with
the new style
used throughout the motorcycle industry and common to the automotive industry:
1HFSC0216BA100001 and the
engine serial number began SC02E-2100002.
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GL1100I'82 - In 1982 Honda not only had the basic Gold Wing; but also
fielded the Aspencade and
Interstate. The Interstate came in three available colors: Cosmo Black Metallic, Candy Wineberry
Red, and
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 1HFSC0216bA100001 and
the engine
serial number began SC02E-2100002.
| GL1100I'83 - In 1983 Honda continued with the Interstate. It came in two
available colors: Black and 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 front wheel had
dual slotted discs with dual piston calipers. 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. The engine was still
1085cc, SOHC 2-valve, liquid-cooled, opposed four cylinder. The transmission was a 5-speed
with a shaft drive.
Engine: Thermostatically-controlled, liquid-cooled, horizontally-opposed 1085cc,
SOHC 2-valve, four cylinder
Bore & stroke: 75 x 61.4 mm
Compression ratio: 9.2:1
Carburetion: four 30 mm, CV type
Ignition system: Transistorized pointless
Clutch: wet multi-plate
Transmission: 5-speed, constant mesh
Drive: Shaft
Exhaust system: Four-into-two with balance tube
Starting system: electric
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
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 TRAC™ anti-dive
control
Rear suspension: air-assisted shocks
Wheels: Honda cast with 11 spokes
Front tire: 120/90H-18
Rear tire: 140/90H16
Gas type: regular
Wheelbase: 1605 mm (63.2 in)
Dry weight: 311 kg
Overall length: 2460 mm
Overall width: 920 mm
Seat height790 mm
Fuel capacity20 litres
The frame serial number began with 1HFSC0219DA300101 and the engine serial number began
SC02E-2300012. For more detail click here.
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