The Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing motorcycle dimensions for 2001-2005 is length 103.7 in (2,633 mm) to 103.7 in (2,635 mm), width 37.2 in (945 mm) to 37.3 in (947 mm), height 57.3 in (1,455 mm), wheelbase 66.5 in (1,690 mm) to 66.6 in (1,692 mm), seat height 29.1 in (739 mm) to 29.1 in (740 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.9 in (125 mm).
Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Honda models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall length
Overall width
Wheelbase
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 29.1 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
64.1% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 37.2 in (945 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 26.8 sq ft (2.49 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
7.4%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 103.7 in (2,634 mm) | 97.4 in (2,475 mm) | 6.3 in above median |
| Width | 37.2 in (946 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Height | 57.3 in (1,455 mm) | 52.8 in (1,340 mm) | 4.5 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 66.6 in (1,692 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 0.1 in above median |
| Seat height | 29.1 in (740 mm) | 29.3 in (744 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | — | — | — | 66.6 in (1,692 mm) | 29.1 in (740 mm) | — |
| 2002 | 103.7 in (2,635 mm) | 37.2 in (945 mm) | 57.3 in (1,455 mm) | 66.5 in (1,690 mm) | 29.1 in (740 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
| 2003 | 103.7 in (2,633 mm) | 37.3 in (947 mm) | — | — | 29.1 in (740 mm) | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | 66.6 in (1,692 mm) | 29.1 in (739 mm) | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | 66.6 in (1,692 mm) | 29.1 in (739 mm) | — |
Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 29.1 in (740 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.2 in below the category median.
Does the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 66.6 in (1,692 mm), giving the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 0.1 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.1% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.9 in (125 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.2 in below the category median.
Is the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing compact or large?
The representative overall length is 103.7 in (2,634 mm), making the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing among the longest comparable Honda models. 6.3 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26.8 sq ft (2.49 m²).
What do the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 37.2 in (946 mm) and representative height is 57.3 in (1,455 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Honda models. The height is among the tallest comparable Honda models.
Did the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: decreased from 103.7 in (2,635 mm) in 2002 to 103.7 in (2,633 mm) in 2003, a change of 0.1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.