Honda GL1800A Gold Wing
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| Honda GL1800A Gold Wing | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2002 - 2003 |
| Class | Touring |
| Engine | Liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 73.7mm x 73.7mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel System | PGM-FI sequential electronic fuel injection with twin 40mm throttle bodies |
| Transmission | Gear box: Five-speed including Overdrive, plus electric Reverse Final Drive: Shaft |
| Suspension | Front: 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system; 140mm travel Rear: Pro Arm single-sided swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with electronically controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets; 105mm travel |
| Brakes | Front: Dual full-floating 296mm discs with three-piston calipers, linked with the rear brake, ABS Rear: Single ventilated 316mm disc with three-piston caliper, linked with the front brake, ABS |
| Front Tire | 130/70R-18 |
| Rear Tire | 180/60R-16 |
| Wheelbase | 66.61 inches (1692 mm) |
| Seat Height | 29.09 inches (739 mm) |
| Weight | 363.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda GL1800A Gold Wing was a Liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Touring motorcycle produced by Honda between 2002 and 2003.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 73.7mm bore x 73.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1832.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a Five-speed including Overdrive, plus electric Reverse transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate type.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 130/70R-18 front tire and a 180/60R-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual full-floating 296mm discs with three-piston calipers, linked with the rear brake, ABS in the front and a Single ventilated 316mm disc with three-piston caliper, linked with the front brake, ABS in the rear. The front suspension was a 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system; 140mm travel while the rear was equipped with a Pro Arm single-sided swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with electronically controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets; 105mm travel. The wheelbase was 66.61 inches (1692 mm) long.
2002 Honda GL1800A Gold Wing[edit | edit source]
It's hard to Speak about the GL1800A Gold Wing and not praise it. This bike has redefined the world of big-bore asphalt touring machines, and established a class of its own. A trend-setting Honda creation, Gold Wing's 2001 iteration does not stray from the path of success.
Providing unparalleled comfort for both rider and passenger, and plenty of storage for long trips, the 2001 GL1800A Gold Wing comes loaded with premium features from stock trim, with numerous equipment options available. ABS brakes are standard.
2003 Honda GL1800A Gold Wing[edit | edit source]
The 2001 GL1800A Gold Wing is a premium class road-touring bike, Honda's flagship machine destined to provide its customer with the maximum riding pleasure, mile after mile. Or should we say thousand of miles after thousand of miles? With power and torque on tap and a most modern opposed 6-cyclinder engine, the GL1800A Gold Wing is loaded with features to make like aboard this vessel easy and as pleasurable as it gets.
Premium seating, electronics and communication, integrated waterproof storage, maintenance-free shaft drive and a heap of features most likely to be found in a car make the 2001 GL1800A Gold Wing the perfect bike to cross entire continents.