Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing vs Harley-Davidson Super Glide Custom 110th Anniversary (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wingstacks up against the Harley-Davidson Super Glide Custom 110th Anniversary. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda GL 1500 SE Gold WingHarley-Davidson Super Glide Custom 110th Anniversary
Model year20002013
Price$15,999
Engine1520 cc1573 cc
Horsepower100 hp
Torque150 Nm125 Nm
Weight372 kg295 kg
Seat height29 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity6.1 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Dual piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single piston
Tires100/90-19 / 160/70-17

Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing vs Harley-Davidson Super Glide Custom 110th Anniversary — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing and the Harley-Davidson Super Glide Custom 110th Anniversary usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing brings 100 hp in a 372 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Super Glide Custom 110th Anniversary counters with its own power figure at 295 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: