Honda GL 1000 Gold Wing (1978) vs Honda VT 700C Shadow (1984-87)
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| Make: | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | GL 1000 Gold Wing | VT 700C Shadow |
| Years: | 1978 | 1984-87 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, opposed boxer four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 45°V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 999 cc / 60.96 cub in. | 694.5 cc / 42.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 61.4 mm | 75.5 x 75.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 4 x 32mm Keihin carburetors | 2x 36mm diaphragm-type CV |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 56.9 kW / 78 hp @ 7000 rpm | 62 hp / 45.3 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 83 Nm / 8.46 kgf-m / 61.2 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | 62.1 Nm / 45.8 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | 39mm Air assisted telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 148 mm / 5.8 in. | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm, twin shocks | Dual shocks adjustable spring preload, 94mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 84 mm / 3.3 in. | 103 mm / 4.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 232 mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2x 275mm discs, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 250 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50-19 | 110/90-19 62H |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.50-17 | 140/90-15 70H |
| Wheelbase: | 1545 mm / 60.8 in. | 1525 mm / 60.0 in |
| Seat Height: | 810 mm / 31.9 in. | 760 mm / 29.9 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 5 US gal | 12.8 Litres / 3.4 US gal |