The Honda GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycle specifications include a 1,832 cc (111.79 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 406 kg (895 lb).
Key specifications
2012, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Model years
1,832 ccDisplacement
406 kgWet weight
739 mmSeat height
25 LFuel tank
1,689 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20122017201820192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Bore × stroke
2018202373.0 x 73 mm (2.9 x 2.9 inches)
Compression ratio
2018202310.5:1
Displacement
201920231,833 cc (111.85 cu in)
Front brakes
2017Double disc. Floating discs. Three-piston calipers
20182020Double disc. Floating discs. 6-piston calipers
20212023Double disc. Floating discs. 6-piston calipers. ABS.
Front suspension
201745mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 4.8 inches travel
20182023Double Wishbone
Fuel system
20172023Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection
Gearbox
201820197-speed
202020226-speed
20237-speed
Rear brakes
20172020Single disc. Three-piston calipers.
20212023Single disc. Three-piston calipers. ABS.
Rear suspension
2017Pro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock with computer-controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets; 4.1 inches travel
20182019Pro Link
20202023Pro arm
Rear tire
20202023200/55-R16
Wet weight
20172019421 kg (928.1 lb)
2020365 kg (804.7 lb)
20212023366 kg (806.9 lb)
Wheelbase
201820231,695 mm (66.7 inches)
Fuel capacity
2020202321.10 L (5.57 US gal)
Fuel consumption
201720196.72 L/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.00 mpg)
20205.60 L/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
202120235.50 L/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
20172019155.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
2020129.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
20212023127.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Rake
2018202330.5°
Seat height
20182023745 mm (29.3 inches)
Trail
20212023109 mm (4.3 inches) | 125
Valves per cylinder
201820234
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke • 1,832 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,689 mmSeat 739 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 130/70-R18 front / 180/60-R16 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/70-R18 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/60-R16 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 383 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.04:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Touring |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,832 cc (111.79 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 74.0 x 71 mm (2.9 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system. |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Pro-Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with computer-controlled spring-preload adjustment with two memory presets |
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 104 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Rake | 29.2° |
| Trail | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Anti-lock braking |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 130/70-R18 |
| Rear tire | 180/60-R16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 406 kg (895 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 739 mm (29.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,689 mm (66.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 24.98 L (6.60 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 6.53 L/100 km (15.3 km/l or 36.02 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 151.5 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Meets current CARB and EPA standards. |
Other specifications
| Color options | Metallic Red, Metallic Black, Pearl Yellow, Metallic Titanium |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 22899. Euro 28300. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Model ID: GL18HPM. Also called Gold Wing Audio Comfort. Optional navigation and airbag. |
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