Across 8 covered model years from 2012 to 2023, the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 804.7 lb (365 kg) to 928.1 lb (421 kg).
Honda GL1800 Gold Wing weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing is heavier than about 79.8% of 47 Honda touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda GL1800 Gold Wing weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 804.7 lb (365 kg) to 928.1 lb (421 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,832 cc to 1,833 cc |
| Power | 124.7 hp |
| Torque | 123.2 lb-ft (167 Nm) to 125.4 lb-ft (170 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.57 US gal (21.1 L) to 6.6 US gal (24.98 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 34.7 lb (15.7 kg) to 41 lb (18.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2012 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 15.45 hp / 100 lb to 15.5 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.45 lb / hp to 6.47 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.27 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.58 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.97 cc / lb to 2.28 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 43.9 lb / 100 cc to 50.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% to 4.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda GL1800 Gold Wing weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 804.7 lb (365 kg) to 928.1 lb (421 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing heavy compared with other Honda touring motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 80th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.57 US gal (21.1 L) to 6.6 US gal (24.98 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 34.7 lb (15.7 kg) to 41 lb (18.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 1,031 lb (467.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 15.45 hp per 100 lb to 15.5 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 92nd percentile within the compatible Honda touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.3% to 4.6% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Honda GL1800 Gold Wing torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 13.27 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.58 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.97 cc per lb to 2.28 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.