Honda GL1800 Gold Wing: review, history, specs

Class: luxury tourer

Production: 2001-2017

Also called: Honda Gold Wing 1800

Predecessor: Honda Gold Wing 1500

Successor: Honda Gold Wing 1800 (2018+)

Models
Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan) 2001-2010	Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan) 2011-2017
Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (2001-2010)	Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (2011-2017)

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
2001	Europe, North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS Code: GL1800A1
2002	Europe, North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS Code: GL1800A2
2003	Europe, North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS Code: GL1800A3
2004	Europe, North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS Code: GL1800A4
2005	Europe, North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS Code: GL1800A5
2006	Europe, North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS Code: GL18006
2007	Europe, North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS Code: GL18007
2008	Europe, North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS Code: GL18008
2009	Europe, North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS Code: GL18009
2010	Europe, North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS Code: GL1800A
2012	Europe, North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS Code: GL1800C
2013	Europe, North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS Code: GL1800D
2014	Europe, North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS Code: GL1800E
2015	Europe, North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS Code: GL1800F
2016	Europe, North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS Code: GL1800G
2017	Europe, North America, Australia, Japan	Name: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS Code: GL1800H

Specifications

Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (2001-2017): specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2635 mm / 103,7 in – GL1800 (2001-2010) 2630 mm / 103,5 in – GL1800 (2011-2017)
	Overall width	945 mm / 37,2 in
	Overall height	1500 mm / 59,0 in – GL1800 (2001-2005) 1525 mm / 60,0 in – GL1800 (2006-2017)
	Wheelbase	1690 mm / 66,5 in
	Ground clearance	125 mm / 4,9 in
	Seat height	740 mm / 29,1 in
	Dry weight
	Curb (wet) weight	415 kg / 915 lbs – GL1800 (2001-2005) 425 kg / 937 lbs – GL1800 (2006-2010) 413 kg / 910 lbs – GL1800 (2011-2017) 421 kg / 928 lbs – GL1800 Airbag (2011-2017)
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	5,88 l / 100 km (40 US mpg)
ENGINE	Type	Liquid-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	118,0 hp (87,0 kW) / 5000 rpm 116,0 hp (85,0 kW) / 5500 rpm - GL1800 (Japan, 2001-2005) 109,0 hp (80,0 kW) / 5500 rpm - GL1800 (Japan, from 2005 <US Packet> / 2006 <All>)
	Max. torque	167,0 Nm (17,0 kg*m) / 4000 rpm – GL1800 (2001-2017) 161,0 Nm (16,4 kg*m) / 4000 rpm - GL1800 (Japan, from 2005 <US Packet> / 2006 <All>)
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	3,77 sec.
	Top speed	198 km/h (123 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Fuel injection, PGM-FI, 2x 40 mm
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate (hydraulic operating)
	Transmission	5-speed + reverse
	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 0.686
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	Fully transistorized
	Alternator	AC generator, 1000W at 2400 rpm
	Battery capacity	12V-18 Ah

Images

Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (2001-2017): images, gallery

Honda Gold Wing 1800 (2001-2010)

Honda Gold Wing 1800 (2011-2017)

Honda Gold Wing 1800 (2011-2017)

Videos

Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (2001-2017): video.

Honda GL1800 Goldwing

Manuals

Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (2001-2017): manuals, parts, microfiches.

• Honda Gold Wing 1800: Service Manual