For the 2012 model year, the Honda Gold Wing Air Bag motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 933 lb (423.2 kg).
Honda Gold Wing Air Bag weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Honda Gold Wing Air Bag?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Gold Wing Air Bag is heavier than about 97.9% 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 Gold Wing Air Bag weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 933 lb (423.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,832 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 6.6 US gal (24.98 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 41 lb (18.6 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.96 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 50.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Gold Wing Air Bag weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda Gold Wing Air Bag ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 933 lb (423.2 kg).
Is the Honda Gold Wing Air Bag heavy compared with other Honda touring motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 98th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Honda Gold Wing Air Bag fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 6.6 US gal (24.98 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 41 lb (18.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda Gold Wing Air Bag with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 1,113 lb (504.8 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How large is the Honda Gold Wing Air Bag engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.96 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Honda Gold Wing Air Bag above or below the typical Honda touring motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 220.9 lb (100.2 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda touring motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda Gold Wing Air Bag feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.