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Honda GL 1200 Gold Wing Aspencade - [1986]
This edition of the Honda GL 1200 Gold Wing Aspencade is the 2 speed | Automatic version and was first brought out in 1986. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1987 Suzuki RH 250 X and the 1986 Suzuki RH 250 X.This particular Honda GL 1200 has a 1182cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Boxer Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Boxer engine, Touring style motorbike includes the Norton Commander Rotary - [1991]
The 1986 GL 1200 shares its Boxer engine and Touring style configuration with the likes of the 1991 Norton Commander Rotary and the 1990 Norton Commander Police. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GL 1200's Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2001 Kawasaki GTR 1000 DOHC | 2001cc.1997 Kawasaki GTR 1000 DOHC | 1997cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda GL 1200 Gold Wing Aspencade in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+, give or take 50kg.
The 1986 Honda GL 1200 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha T�n�r� 700 - [2025]
In terms of power the 1182cc 8 valve Boxer 4 cylinder engine produces 94 bhp (70 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 77.3 lb-ft (104.9 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda GL 1200 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1988 Suzuki DR 600 S - R has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1986 Honda GL 1200 Gold Wing Aspencade.
The 1986 Honda GL 1200 Gold Wing Aspencade has a Power to weight ratio of 268.5 bhp per ton and 221.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1986 GL 1200 competing with the 1988 Suzuki DR 600 S - R [293.3 bhp\ton] and the 1985 Suzuki DR 600 S [293.3 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda GL 1200 generating around 221.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1975 Suzuki GT 750 M [246.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 750 DOHC [245.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 13.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 14.1 secs, this makes the Honda GL 1200 Gold Wing Aspencade similar in acceleration to the 2023 Kawasaki Eliminator 400 SE (13.8 secs) and the 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 DOHC (13.8 secs). This Honda GL 1200 Gold Wing Aspencade also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1986 Honda GL 1200 Gold Wing Aspencade and the 2018 Honda CB 150 R ExMotion
When talking about the performance of the 1986 Honda GL 1200 Gold Wing Aspencade on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2018 Honda CB 150 R ExMotion (0 secs) and the 1988 Suzuki GSX-R 250 DOHC (0 secs).
The 1986 version of the Honda GL 1200 Gold Wing Aspencade has a maximum speed of 151mph.
Top Speed of the 1986 GL 1200 equals the 2005 Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1986 Honda GL 1200 Gold Wing Aspencade then how about a 2005 Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer (162 mph) and the 2004 Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer (162 mph).
Yamaha YZF-R3 Monster Moto GP Replica
Engine Capacity: 321 cc
Top Speed: 112 mph
Quarter Mile: 14.7 secs @ 95 mph
