Honda Gold Wing GL1800 Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Honda Gold Wing GL1800 motorcycle dimensions for 2015 is length 103.7 in (2,635 mm), width 37.2 in (945 mm), height 57.3 in (1,455 mm), wheelbase 66.5 in (1,689 mm), seat height 29.1 in (739 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.9 in (125 mm).

Honda Gold Wing GL1800 dimensions at a glance

Overall length
103.7 in (2,635 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
37.2 in (945 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
57.3 in (1,455 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
66.5 in (1,689 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
29.1 in (739 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
4.9 in (125 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Honda models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.

Length103.7 in (2,635 mm)
Observed category range: 53.6 in (1,362 mm) to 114.7 in (2,913 mm)
Width37.2 in (945 mm)
Observed category range: 22.4 in (570 mm) to 64 in (1,626 mm)
Height57.3 in (1,455 mm)
Observed category range: 33.5 in (850 mm) to 59.3 in (1,507 mm)
Wheelbase66.5 in (1,689 mm)
Observed category range: 35.2 in (895 mm) to 75.7 in (1,923 mm)
Seat height29.1 in (739 mm)
Observed category range: 23.2 in (590 mm) to 38 in (965 mm)
Clearance4.9 in (125 mm)
Observed category range: 3.3 in (85 mm) to 13.2 in (336 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.

Length98th percentile
This model
103.7 in (2,635 mm)
Category median
82.7 in (2,100 mm)
21.1 in above the category median from 192 comparable Honda models.
Width88th percentile
This model
37.2 in (945 mm)
Category median
30.5 in (776 mm)
6.7 in above the category median from 168 comparable Honda models.
Height97th percentile
This model
57.3 in (1,455 mm)
Category median
44.9 in (1,140 mm)
12.4 in above the category median from 159 comparable Honda models.
Wheelbase92nd percentile
This model
66.5 in (1,689 mm)
Category median
57.5 in (1,460 mm)
9 in above the category median from 263 comparable Honda models.
Seat height23rd percentile
This model
29.1 in (739 mm)
Category median
30.7 in (780 mm)
1.6 in below the category median from 264 comparable Honda models.
Clearance9th percentile
This model
4.9 in (125 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
0.8 in below the category median from 194 comparable Honda models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 29.1 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. 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 (946 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 (2,635 mm) 82.7 in (2,100 mm) 21.1 in above median
Width 37.2 in (945 mm) 30.5 in (776 mm) 6.7 in above median
Height 57.3 in (1,455 mm) 44.9 in (1,140 mm) 12.4 in above median
Wheelbase 66.5 in (1,689 mm) 57.5 in (1,460 mm) 9 in above median
Seat height 29.1 in (739 mm) 30.7 in (780 mm) 1.6 in below median
Ground clearance 4.9 in (125 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) 0.8 in below median

Honda Gold Wing GL1800 dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2015 103.7 in (2,635 mm) 37.2 in (945 mm) 57.3 in (1,455 mm) 66.5 in (1,689 mm) 29.1 in (739 mm) 4.9 in (125 mm)

Honda Gold Wing GL1800 dimensions FAQ

Is the Honda Gold Wing GL1800 seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 29.1 in (739 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 1.6 in below the category median.

Does the Honda Gold Wing GL1800 have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 66.5 in (1,689 mm), giving the Honda Gold Wing GL1800 one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 9 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.1% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Honda Gold Wing GL1800 have?

The representative ground clearance is 4.9 in (125 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.8 in below the category median.

Is the Honda Gold Wing GL1800 compact or large?

The representative overall length is 103.7 in (2,635 mm), making the Honda Gold Wing GL1800 among the longest comparable Honda models. 21.1 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26.8 sq ft (2.49 m²).

What do the Honda Gold Wing GL1800 width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 37.2 in (945 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.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Honda Gold Wing GL1800?

The main listed figures are overall length 103.7 in (2,635 mm), wheelbase 66.5 in (1,689 mm), seat height 29.1 in (739 mm), and ground clearance 4.9 in (125 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 7.4%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.