Across 5 covered model years from 2001 to 2005, the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 791.9 lb (359.2 kg) to 800.3 lb (363 kg).
Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing is heavier than about 65.4% of 13 Honda touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 791.9 lb (359.2 kg) to 800.3 lb (363 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,832 cc |
| Power | 118 hp |
| Torque | 123.2 lb-ft (167 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 6.6 US gal (25 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 41.1 lb (18.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2001 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 | 14.74 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.78 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.39 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.55 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.29 cc / lb to 2.31 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 43.2 lb / 100 cc to 43.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.3% to 5.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 826.6 lb (374.9 kg) to 841.3 lb (381.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing weight FAQ
What is the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing dry weight?
The available dry weight is 791.9 lb (359.2 kg) to 800.3 lb (363 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing lighter or heavier than other Honda touring motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 65.4% of 13 touring motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2001-2005 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2004.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing?
Based on the supplied 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 6.6 US gal (25 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 41.1 lb (18.6 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 980.3 lb (444.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 14.74 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower.
Is the listed Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 826.6 lb (374.9 kg) to 841.3 lb (381.6 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How much heavier is the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 826.6 lb (374.9 kg) to 841.3 lb (381.6 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 3.3% to 5.2% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
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.