Honda GL1800 F6B Gold Wing (Bagger): review, history, specs

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Class: luxury tourer

Production: 2013-2017

Also called: Honda Gold Wing 1800 Bagger

Related: Honda GL1800 Gold Wing

Successor: Honda Gold Wing 1800 (2018+)

Models
Honda GL1800 F6B Gold Wing (Bagger)

(Europe, North America, Australia, Japan)

2013

Honda GL1800 F6B Gold Wing (Bagger)

(Europe, North America, Australia, Japan)

2014-2017

Honda GL1800B Gold Wing <F6B Bagger> (2013)
Honda GL1800B Gold Wing <F6B Bagger> (2014-2017)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2013 Europe, North America, Australia, Japan Name: Honda Gold Wing 1800 F6B (Bagger)

Code: GL1800BD

2014 Europe, North America, Australia, Japan Name: Honda Gold Wing 1800 F6B (Bagger)

Code: GL1800BE

2015 Europe, North America, Australia, Japan Name: Honda Gold Wing 1800 F6B (Bagger)

Code: GL1800BF

2016 Europe, North America, Australia, Japan Name: Honda Gold Wing 1800 F6B (Bagger)

Code: GL1800BG

2017 Europe, North America, Australia, Japan Name: Honda Gold Wing 1800 F6B (Bagger)

Code: GL1800BH

Specifications

Honda GL1800 F6B Gold Wing: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2605 mm / 102,6 in
Overall width 945 mm / 37,2 in
Overall height 1255 mm / 49,4 in
Wheelbase 1690 mm / 66,5 in
Ground clearance 125 mm / 4,9 in
Seat height 725 mm / 28,5 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 385 kg / 849 lbs – F6B (2013)

392 kg / 864 lbs – F6B (2014-2017)

FRAME Type Diamond (aluminum)
Front suspension, travel 45 mm telescopic fork (with anti-dive), 122 mm (4,8 in)
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm (Pro-Arm, Pro-link) with monoshock (adjustable spring pre-load), 105 mm (4,1 in)
Front tire size 130/70R18 M/C (63H)
Rear tire size 180/60R16 M/C (74H)
Front brake Double disc, 296 mm, 3-piston calipers (CBS + ABS)
Rear brake Single disc, 316 mm, 3-piston caliper (CBS + ABS)
Fuel capacity 25,0 l / 6,6 US gal
Trail 109 mm (4,3 in)
Fuel economy / consumption 6,36 l / 100 km (37 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Water cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 6 cylinders flat (boxer)
Bore & Stroke 74,0 x 71,0 mm
Displacement 1832 cm³ (111,8 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Valve train Chain driven SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Max. power 109,0 hp (80,0 kW) / 5500 rpm – F6B (2013)

118,0 hp (87,0 kW) / 5500 rpm – F6B (2014+)

Max. torque 161,0 Nm (16,4 kg*m) / 4000 rpm – F6B (2013)

167,0 Nm (17,0 kg*m) / 4000 rpm – F6B (2014+)

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,86 sec.[2]
Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph)[3]

+ cruise-control (F6B 2014+)

CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Fuel injection, PGM-FI
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate (hydraulic operating)
Transmission 5-speed

+ reverse (F6B 2014+)

Final drive Shaft
Primary reduction 1.591
Final reduction 2.750
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.375

1.454

1.068

0.843

0.685

ELECTRICAL Ignition Fully transistorized
Alternator AC generator, 1200W at 5000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-20 Ah

Images

Honda GL1800 F6B Gold Wing: images, gallery.

Honda GL1800 F6B Gold Wing (Bagger)
Honda GL1800 F6B Gold Wing (Bagger)
Honda GL1800 F6B Gold Wing (Bagger)
Honda GL1800 F6B Gold Wing (Bagger)

Videos

Honda GL1800 F6B Gold Wing: video.

Honda F6B : la moto qui arrache les molaires (English Subtitles)

Manuals

Honda GL1800 F6B Gold Wing: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Honda Gold Wing F6B (06/2013) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Honda Gold Wing F6B (06/2013) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Honda Gold Wing F6B (06/2013) | Top speed