HONDA Goldwing 1500 VS 1100 6 ou 4 cylindres?

The first Honda Gold Wing with a 6-cylinder engine, the 1500, is legendary. Honda wanted it to be as reliable as possible because Kawasaki had already released its 6-cylinder touring motorcycle. Was the gamble successful? And what happened in the two generations compared to the 1100 of the 80s and its 4-cylinder engine?