Honda Gold Wings 1984

Gold Wing GL1200

The new GL1200 is a clean winner in the best-undressed touring bike category this year. It's got all the makings of a great tourer and then some, with fully air-adjustable suspension, Q-H headlight, adjustable seat and lots of other advanced features

When you add in a powerful new engine, reduced maintenance and a high-performance new chassis, you gaet what may be the best do-it-yourself tourer money can buy. Just plain, the GL1200 is terrific.

FEATURES

Engine

Liquid-cooled opposed-four 1182 cc engine has more horsepower and 13 percent more torque
Hydraulic Valve Adjuster system eliminates valve clearance maintenance while providing quicker starts, faster warm-ups and smoother, quieter running
Hydraulic clutch self-adjusts and provides light lever action
Higher-output ACG unit delivers 360 watts, and comes with a special damper that controls noise at low and medium rpm and disengages at higher rpm
Electric fuel pump
Larger air cleaner volume and new exhaust primary chamber free breathing a boost power
Four 32 mm CV carburetors give quick response without the need for accelerator pumps
Lighter two-core radiator reduces weight and increases cooling efficiency
Solid state ignition has electronic advance
Shaft drive
Four speed plus overdrive fifth speed

Chassis

New double-cradle chassis has lower centre of gravity, and features air-assisted 41 mm front fork with cast aluminum brace and TRAC^tm anti-dive on both legs, plus air-assisted rear shocks on longer, taper roller bearing-mounted, box section swing arm
Interconnected braking system has ventilated front disc brakes using sintered metal pads
Banking angle is increased 2 degrees
Smaller-diameter cast alloy wheels -- 16-inch front, 15-inch rear -- help lower the CG

General Features

Seat adjusts sthree ways. Seat is alow 780 mm (30.7 in)
10-amp accessory terminal
Quartz-halogen headlight
Self-cancelling turn signals
Comfortable flat-section footpegs
Full instrumentation includes speedometer, electronic tachometer, fuel gauge and coolant temperature meter

Gold Wing Aspencade GL1200A

The 10th year of the Gold Wing brings a complete redesign of the world's touring leader. A new 1182 cc engine and high-performance chassis are the basis of this luxury tourer, which also comes with an improved on-board air-suspension system, a new Type III AM/FM stereo receiver, plus all the other great Aspencade features. And if that's not enough, Honda's Hydraulic Valve Adjuster system makes for a new high in low-maintenance luxury touring. It's the tour de force.

FEATURES

Engine

Liquid-cooled opposed-four 1182 cc engine has more horsepower and 13 percent more torque
Hydraulic Valve Adjuster system eliminates valve clearance maintenance while providing quicker starts, faster warm-ups and smoother, quieter running
Hydraulic clutch self-adjusts and provides light lever action
Higher-output ACG unit delivers 360 watts, and comes with a special damper that controls noise at low and medium rpm and disengages at higher rpm
Electric fuel pump
Larger air cleaner volume and new exhaust primary chamber free breathing a boost power
Four 32 mm CV carburetors give quick response without the need for accelerator pumps
Lighter two-core radiator reduces weight and increases cooling efficiency
Solid state ignition has electronic advance
Shaft drive
Four speed plus overdrive fifth speed

Chassis

New double-cradle chassis has lower centre of gravity, and features air-assisted 41 mm front fork with cast aluminum brace and TRAC^tm anti-dive on both legs, plus air-assisted rear shocks on longer, taper roller bearing-mounted, box section swing arm
Interconnected braking system has ventilated front disc brakes using sintered metal pads
Banking angle is increased 2 degrees
Smaller-diameter cast alloy wheels -- 16-inch front, 15-inch rear -- help lower the CG, and come with raised white letter tires

General Features

Lightweight, wind tunnel-tested fairing with flow-through ventilation, headlight adjustment knob, integrated turn signals and height-adjustable polycarbonate windscreen. Auxiliary windscreen deflectors provide improved passenger protection. New design integral mirrors provide hand protection and superior aerodynamics
Rectangular modular type quartz-halogen headlight and position lights
Folding floorboard-type footrests for passenger
New larger capacity color-matched saddlebags with removable Aspencade-crested liners feature high visibility wrap-around taillight/reflector units
Luggage rack mounts color-matched detachable travel trunk with built-in passenger backrest and faired top lid. Map and document case with vanity mirror.
New larger capacity easily takes two full-face helmets. Passenger armrests with auxiliary carrying pouches
Digital LCD instrumentation shows speed (mph or km/h), engine rpm with over-rev indicator, gear position, trip meter with regular or reverse trip planning counters, suspension air pressure, coolant temperature, fuel gauge
Improved on-board air suspension levelling system has fairing-mounted control panel. Auxiliary air valve for tire inflation (hose provided)
New Type III AM/FM stereo receiver with handlebar-mounted rider controls for automatic signal-seeking and frequency scanning, plus auto-reverse cassette player. Ambience controller increases stereo separation effect, while speed-sensitive automatic volume control also changes tone composition as speed increases. Optional 40-channel CB unit, rider/passenger intercom, as well as passenger controller with switch for CB talk function, volume control for intercom, radio, CB and cassette
Unique two-tone paint finishes
Special tool set in embossed pouch
Four-way emergency flasher
Wrap-around engine guards
Self-cancelling turn signals
Three-position seat adjustment. Lower seat height of 780 mm (30.7 in.)
10-amp accessory terminal

Gold Wing Interstate GL1200I

The smooth, comfortable Interstate takes a giant step forward for '84 with an all-new engine and chassis. Massive torque lets the new 1182 cc engine carry big touring loads effortlessly and smoothly. And the new, low frame gets the power on the ground with more stability and ground clearance. When you wrap it all up in Honda's new design fairing, saddlebags and trunk, you've got a versatile tourer that's going to be very tough to beat--for value as well as performance.

FEATURES

Engine

Liquid-cooled opposed-four 1182 cc engine has more horsepower and 13 percent more torque
Hydraulic Valve Adjuster system eliminates valve clearance maintenance while providing quicker starts, faster warm-ups and smoother, quieter running
Hydraulic clutch self-adjusts and provides light lever action
Higher-output ACG unit delivers 360 watts, and comes with a special damper that controls noise at low and medium rpm and disengages at higher rpm
Electric fuel pump
Larger air cleaner volume and new exhaust primary chamber free breathing a boost power
Four 32 mm CV carburetors give quick response without the need for accelerator pumps
Lighter two-core radiator reduces weight and increases cooling efficiency
Solid state ignition has electronic advance
Shaft drive
Four speed plus overdrive fifth speed

Chassis

New double-cradle chassis has lower centre of gravity, and features air-assisted 41 mm front fork with cast aluminum brace and TRAC^tm anti-dive on both legs, plus air-assisted rear shocks on longer, taper roller bearing-mounted, box section swing arm
Interconnected braking system has ventilated front disc brakes using sintered metal pads
Banking angle is increased 2 degrees
Smaller-diameter cast alloy wheels -- 16-inch front, 15-inch rear -- help lower the CG

General Features

Full instrumentation includes speedometer, electronic tachometer, fuel gauge and coolant temperature meters

Lightweight, wind tunnel-tested fairing with flow-through ventilation, headlight adjustment knob, integrated turn signals and height-adjustable polycarbonate windscreen. Auxiliary windscreen deflectors provide improved passenger protection. New design integral mirrors provide hand protection and superior aerodynamics

Rectangular modular type quartz-halogen headlight and position lights

Rectangular modular type quartz halogen headlight and position lights

Four-way emergency flasher

New larger capacity color-matched saddlebags with removable liners feature high visibility wrap-around taillight/reflector units

Luggage rack with color-matched detachable travel trunk has built-in passenger backrest with comfortable side bolsters and faired top lid. New larger capacity easily takes two full-face helmets.

Wrap around engine guards

Self-cancelling turn signals

Three-position seat adjustment for rider comfort. Lower seat height of 780 mm (30.7 in)

10-amp accessory terminal

Comfortable, flat section rider footpegs

1984 SPECIFICATIONS
Engine type	Liquid-cooled four cylinder horizontally opposed OHC
Displacement	1182 cc
Bore & stroke	75.5 x 66 mm
Compression ratio	9:1
Carburetion	four 32mm, CV type
Transmission	Four-speed plus overdrive fifth speed, constant mesh
Drive-Line	Shaft
Exhaust system	Four-into-two with balance tube
Clutch	wet multi-plate
Brakes	interconnected braking system internally ventilated double piston.
Front:	dual disc
Rear:	single disc
Front Suspension	air-assisted telescopic with TRAC^tmanti-dive
Rear Suspension	air-assisted dual shocks
Front tire	130/90H16
Rear tire	150/90H15
Wheels	cast alloy
Ignition system	Transistorized pointless with electronic advance
Starting system	electric
Gas type	regular
Wheelbase	1610 mm
Dry weight	GL1200=272 kg GL1200A=328 kg GL1200I=318 kg
Overall length	GL1200=2355 mm GL1200A=2505 mm GL120I=2505 mm
Overall width	GL1200A=970 mm GL1200I=970 mm GL1200=920 mm
Seat height	780 mm
Fuel capacity	22 litres
GL1200A Color	Pearl Saturn Red Premium Beige Metallic
GL1200I Color	Pearl Siren Blue Candy Wineberry Red
GL1200 Color	Black Candy Wineberry Red