Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (2018+) + Tour: review, history, specs

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Class: luxury tourer

Production: 2018+

Predecessor: Honda Gold Wing 1800 (2001-2017)

Models
Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Tour

(Europe, North America, Australia, Japan)

2018-2021

Honda GL1800 Gold Wing

(Europe, North America, Australia, Japan)

2018-2021

Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Tour*

(Europe, North America, Australia, Japan)

2022+

Honda GL1800 Gold Wing*

(Europe, North America, Australia, Japan)

2022+

Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Tour (2018-2021)
Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (2018-2021)
Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Tour (2018-2021)
Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (2018-2021)

New colors*

Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (2018+): electronic equipment

  • ABS
  • Electronic Throttle (Ride-by-Wire system)
  • Electronic Adjustment Suspension (preload in rear suspension)
  • HSTC - Honda Selectable Torque Control
  • HSA - Hill Start Assist
  • LED Lights
  • Smart Key
  • Reverse Gear
  • Airbag - on version with Airbag system
  • DCT (Dual Clutch Transmisson) - on version with DCT
  • TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Multimedia system
  • Grip Heater
  • Seat Heater
  • Cruise Control
  • Idling Stop


History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2018 Europe, North America, Australia, Japan Name: Honda Gold Wing + Gold Wing Tour

Code: GL1800BJ + GL1800J, GL1800DJ (Tour DCT), GL1800DAJ (Tour DCT Airbag), GL1800BDJ (DCT)

2019 Europe, North America, Australia, Japan Name: Honda Gold Wing + Gold Wing Tour

Code: GL1800BK + GL1800K, GL1800DK (Tour DCT), GL1800DAK (Tour DCT Airbag), GL1800BDK (DCT)

2020 Europe, North America, Australia, Japan Name: Honda Gold Wing + Gold Wing Tour

Code: GL1800BL + GL1800L, GL1800DL (Tour DCT), GL1800DAL (Tour DCT Airbag), GL1800BDL (DCT)

2021 Europe, North America, Australia, Japan Name: Honda Gold Wing + Gold Wing Tour

Code: GL1800BM + GL1800M, GL1800DM (Tour DCT), GL1800DAM (Tour DCT Airbag), GL1800BDM (DCT)

2022 Europe, North America, Australia, Japan Name: Honda Gold Wing + Gold Wing Tour

Code: GL1800BN + GL1800N, GL1800DN (Tour DCT), GL1800DAN (Tour DCT Airbag), GL1800BDN (DCT)

2023 Europe, North America, Australia, Japan Name: Honda Gold Wing + Gold Wing Tour

Code: GL1800BP + GL1800P, GL1800DP (Tour DCT), GL1800DAP (Tour DCT Airbag), GL1800BDP (DCT)

2024 Europe, North America, Australia, Japan Name: Honda Gold Wing + Gold Wing Tour

Code: GL1800BR + GL1800R, GL1800DR (Tour DCT), GL1800DAR (Tour DCT Airbag), GL1800BDR (DCT)

Specifications

Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (2018+) + Tour: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2575 mm / 101,4 in – GL1800 Tour (2018+)

2475 mm / 97,4 in – GL1800 (2018+)

Overall width 925 mm / 36,4 in
Overall height 1430 mm / 56,3 in – GL1800 Tour (2018+) low-position screen

1555 mm / 61,2 in – GL1800 Tour (2018+) high-position screen

1340 mm / 52,7 in – GL1800 (2018+) low-position screen

1445 mm / 56,9 in – GL1800 (2018+) high-position screen

Wheelbase 1695 mm / 66,7 in
Ground clearance 130 mm / 5,1 in
Seat height 745 mm / 29,3 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 383 kg / 844 lbs – GL1800 Airbag, DCT (2018+)

379 kg / 835 lbs – GL1800 Tour (2018+)

365 kg / 805 lbs – GL1800 (2018+)

FRAME Type Diamond (aluminum)
Front suspension, travel Double-wishbone with Showa shock, 109 mm (4,3 in)
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm (Pro-Arm, Pro-link) with monoshock (adjustable spring pre-load), 105 mm (4,1 in)

+ electronically controlled preload

Front tire size 130/70R18 M/C (63H)
Rear tire size 200/55R16 M/C (77H)
Front brake Double disc, 320 mm, 6-piston radial calipers (CBS + ABS)
Rear brake Single disc, 316 mm, 3-piston caliper (CBS + ABS)
Fuel capacity 21,1 l / 5,5 US gal
Trail 109 mm (4,3 in)
Fuel economy / consumption 5,65 l / 100 km (41,6 US mpg)[1]

5,49 l / 100 km (42,8 US mpg)[2]

ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinders flat (boxer)
Bore & Stroke 73,0 x 73,0 mm
Displacement 1833 cm³ (111,8 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Valve train Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 126,5 hp (93,0 kW) / 5500 rpm
Max. torque 170,0 Nm (17,3 kg*m) / 4500 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,9 sec.[3]
Top speed 180 km/h (112 mph)[4]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Fuel injection, PGM-FI

Throttle by wire

DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate (hydraulic operating)

Assist slipper cam

Transmission 6-speed + reverse – GL1800 (2018+)

Automatic DCT (7-speed) + reverse – GL1800 DCT (2018+)

Final drive Shaft
Primary reduction 1.795
Final reduction 2.615
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.200

1.416

1.035

0.820

0.666

0.521

ELECTRICAL Ignition Fully transistorized
Alternator AC generator, 1000W at 2400 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-20 Ah

Images

Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (2018+) + Tour: images, gallery

Honda Gold Wing Tour 1800 (2018+)
Honda Gold Wing 1800 (2018+)
Honda Gold Wing Tour 1800 (2018+)

Videos

Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (2018+) + Tour: video.

2018 Honda Gold Wing Tour First Ride Review

Manuals

Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (2018+) + Tour: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. honda.co.jp | Gold Wing (2021) | 燃料消費率 (WMTCモード値)
  2. honda.co.jp | Gold Wing DCT (2021) | 燃料消費率 (WMTCモード値)
  3. zeroto60times.com | 2018 Honda Gold Wing Tour | 0-60 mph
  4. motorcyclenews.com | "HONDA GL1800 GOLDWING (2018 - on) Review" | Top speed