Highlights

• Honda sold more than 97,000 units of the GL1000 in the US between 1975 and 1979 to a primary market of long distance motorcyclists that were not likely to buy a HarleyDavidson or BMW
• The 999cc SOHC flat four was incredibly smooth, generating 80 hp, put to the ground through a 5 speed transmission and shaft drive
• The 1976 Goldwing LTD was offered exclusively to buyers in the United States to commemorate the country's bicentennial
• About 2,000 units were produced featuring Candy Brown paint with gold pinstripes, gold rims and spokes, taller handlebars, side cover badges, a chrome radiator shroud, and a thicker two up seat
• The Goldwing is considered the king of touring bikes and is a regular in the Cycle World list of the Ten Best bikes