For the 2022 model year, the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing DCT motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 806.9 lb (366 kg).
Honda GL1800 Gold Wing DCT 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.
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How heavy is the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing DCT?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing DCT is heavier than about 67% of 47 Honda touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
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 DCT weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 806.9 lb (366 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,833 cc |
| Power | 124.7 hp |
| Torque | 125.4 lb-ft (170 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.57 US gal (21.1 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 34.7 lb (15.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 15.45 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.47 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.54 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.27 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda GL1800 Gold Wing DCT weight FAQ
What is the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing DCT wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 806.9 lb (366 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing DCT lighter or heavier than other Honda touring motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 67% of 47 touring motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing DCT?
Based on the supplied 5.57 US gal (21.1 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 34.7 lb (15.7 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Honda GL1800 Gold Wing DCT and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 986.9 lb (447.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing DCT power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 15.45 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 86th percentile within the compatible Honda touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing DCT have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 15.54 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing DCT displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.27 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing DCT weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Honda touring motorcycle weight of 712.1 lb (323 kg), the model is roughly 94.8 lb (43 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing DCT weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full 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.