Released in 1979 as a 1980 model, the GL1100 was made until 1983. For the most part, this was the same bike as the GL1000, but with some improvements. The engine was the same, but it was bored to a larger 1,085 cc (66.2 cu in) displacement, and electronic ignition replaced the older point system. The suspension was changed to an air adjustable system (a first for a production motorcycle). Many parts were interchangeable between the 1000 and 1100 models. The base bike was now called the "GL1100 Standard." In 1980 Honda also introduced the "Interstate" version of the Goldwing. This was the second production bike (after the 1979 BMW R100RT) to come standard with touring accessories like a trunk, saddlebags, and a fairing. In 1981, production of the Gold Wing was moved from Japan to the Marysville Motorcycle Plant in Ohio. This move brought manufacture of the motorcycle to its largest market and allowed Honda to market the machine as being made in America.
