Honda ST 1100 Pan-European CBS-ABS vs Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate (1996)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda ST 1100 Pan-European CBS-ABSstacks up against the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda ST 1100 Pan-European CBS-ABSHonda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate
Model year19961982
Price
Engine1084 cc1084 cc
Horsepower100 hp83 hp
Torque111 Nm
Weight298 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/90-19 / 130/90-17

Honda ST 1100 Pan-European CBS-ABS vs Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda ST 1100 Pan-European CBS-ABS and the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda ST 1100 Pan-European CBS-ABS brings 100 hp in a 298 kg package, while the Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate counters with 83 hp.

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: