Across 6 covered model years from 2016 to 2024, the Honda Gold Wing motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 787.1 lb (357 kg) to 916 lb (415.5 kg).
Honda Gold Wing weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda Gold Wing?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Gold Wing is heavier than about 61.7% 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 Gold Wing weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 787.1 lb (357 kg) to 916 lb (415.5 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,832 cc to 1,833 cc |
| Power | 116.7 hp to 124.7 hp |
| Torque | 123.2 lb-ft (167 Nm) to 125.4 lb-ft (170 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.55 US gal (21.01 L) to 6.6 US gal (24.98 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 34.5 lb (15.7 kg) to 41 lb (18.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2016 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 | 12.74 hp / 100 lb to 15.84 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.31 lb / hp to 7.85 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.45 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.93 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2 cc / lb to 2.33 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 42.9 lb / 100 cc to 50 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% to 4.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Gold Wing weight FAQ
How much does the Honda Gold Wing weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 787.1 lb (357 kg) to 916 lb (415.5 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Honda Gold Wing weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 62nd percentile for weight among 47 compatible Honda touring motorcycles.
Are all Honda Gold Wing model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda Gold Wing?
A full tank works out to about 34.5 lb (15.7 kg) to 41 lb (18.6 kg) from the listed 5.55 US gal (21.01 L) to 6.6 US gal (24.98 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda Gold Wing weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 967.1 lb (438.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda Gold Wing strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 12.74 hp per 100 lb to 15.84 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 78th percentile within the compatible Honda touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda Gold Wing total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.4% to 4.5% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Honda Gold Wing torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 13.45 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.93 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Honda Gold Wing engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 2 cc per lb to 2.33 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.