For the 2015 model year, the Honda Gold Wing GL1800 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 910.5 lb (413 kg).
Honda Gold Wing GL1800 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 GL1800?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Gold Wing GL1800 is heavier than about 98.5% of 166 Honda 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 GL1800 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 910.5 lb (413 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,832 cc |
| Torque | 123.2 lb-ft (167 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6.6 US gal (25 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 41.1 lb (18.6 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.53 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.01 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Gold Wing GL1800 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda Gold Wing GL1800 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 910.5 lb (413 kg).
Is the Honda Gold Wing GL1800 heavy compared with other Honda 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 GL1800 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 6.6 US gal (25 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 41.1 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 GL1800 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 1,090.5 lb (494.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much of the Honda Gold Wing GL1800 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.5% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Honda Gold Wing GL1800 torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 13.53 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Honda Gold Wing GL1800 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.01 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Honda Gold Wing GL1800 from the median Honda motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 458 lb (207.7 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda Gold Wing GL1800 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.