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 |
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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)[1] | |
| 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.[2] | |
| Top speed | 198 km/h (123 mph)[3] | |
| 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 |
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
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Videos
Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (2001-2017): video.
Manuals
Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (2001-2017): manuals, parts, microfiches.
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (02/2001) | Average MPG
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (02/2001) | 0-60 mph
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (02/2001) | Top speed