When it comes to motorcycles, the 1997 Honda Gold Wing SE clearly stands alone as the world's ultimate long-distance
luxury-touring motorcycle. Innovations like an electric reverse, a weathertight, fully integrated luggage system, and what is incontestably the best touring engine in the known world keep it out front.
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Specifications | Gold Wing SE | Gold Wing Aspencade |
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engine | 1520cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed 6-cylinder | 1520cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed 6-cylinder |
transmission | 5-speed constant-mesh with overdrive fifth gear | 5-speed constant-mesh with overdrive fifth gear |
front brake | dual discs with twin-piston calipers | dual discs with twin-piston calipers |
rear brakes | single disc with twin-piston caliper | single disc with twin-piston caliper |
front suspension | air-adjustable 41mm fork with TRAC; 5.5-inch travel | air-adjustable 41mm fork with TRAC; 5.5-inch travel |
rear suspension | air assisted dual shocks; 4.1-inch travel | air assisted dual shocks; 4.1-inch travel |
weight | 815.7 pounds | 802.5 pounds |
seat height | 29.1 inches | 29.1 inches |
electric reverse | standard equipment | standard equipment |
cruise control | standard equipment | standard equipment |
sound system | full-logic am/fm cassette with seek/scan, mute, memory, ambiance, tape direction, and automatic volume | full-logic am/fm cassette with seek/scan, mute, memory, ambiance, tape direction, and automatic volume |
passenger intercom | standard equipment | standard equipment |
turn signals | self-canceling | self-canceling |
luggage inner bags | standard equipment | standard equipment |
adjustable floorboards | standard equipment | . |
integrated braking system | standard equipment | standard equipment |
adjustable headlight | standard equipment | standard equipment |
rear speaker kit | standard equipment | available hondaline accessory |
cb radio | standard equipment | available hondaline accessory |
rear spoiler | standard equipment | available hondaline accessory |