Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing (1975-76) vs Honda VT 600C Shadow VLX (2001-04) vs Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird (2007)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | GL 1000 Gold Wing | VT 600C Shadow VLX | CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird |
| Years: | 1975-76 | 2001-04 | 2007 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, opposed boxer four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 52°V-twin, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 999 cc / 60.96 cub in. | 583 cc / 35.5 cu-in | 1137 cc / 69.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 61.4 mm | 75 x 66 mm | 79 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 9.2;1 | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 4 x 32mm Keihin carburetors | 2 x Constant Vacuum | Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection 42 mm Throttle Body |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 56.9 kW / 78 hp @ 7000 rpm | 41 hp / 30.6 kW @ 6500 rpm | 152 hp / 13.3 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 83 Nm / 8.46 kgf-m / 61.2 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | 51 Nm / 37.6 ft. lb @ 3500 rpm | 119 Nm / 12.1 kg-fm 87.8 ft-lb @ 7250 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 4 Speed, Wide-ratio, (Brazil model 5 speed) | 6 Speed |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | 39mmTelescopic fork | 43mm H.M.A.S. Cartridge-type fork, |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 148 mm / 5.8 in. | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm, twin shocks | Swing Arm | Pro-Link single shock with spring preload and rebound damping adjustability, |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 84 mm / 3.3 in. | 90 mm / 3.5 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 232 mm discs, 2 piston calipers | Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 310mm discs 3 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 250 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | 160mm drum | Single 256mm disc 3 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50-19 | 100/90-19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.50-17 | 170/80-15 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1545 mm / 60.8 in. | 1600 mm / 63 in | 1490 mm / 58.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 810 mm / 31.9 in. | 690 mm / 27.2 in | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Dry Weight: | 273 kg / 602 lbs | 207 kg / 456.4 lbs | 223 kg / 490 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 5 US gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal | 24 Litres / 5.2 gal |