Honda GL1800A Gold Wing ABS
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| Honda GL1800A Gold Wing ABS | |
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| Production | 2004 - 2006 |
| 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 with automatic choke |
| Transmission | Gear box: Five-speed including Overdrive, plus electric Reverse Final Drive: Shaft |
| Suspension | Front: 45mm cartridge fork w/anti-dive system, 5.5 in. travel Rear: Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with computer-controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets; 4.1 inches travel |
| Brakes | Front: Dual full-floating 296mm discs w/LBS 3-piston calipers, ABS Rear: Single ventilated 316mm disc w/LBS 3-piston caliper, ABS |
| Front Tire | 130/70R-18 |
| Rear Tire | 180/60R-16 |
| Wheelbase | 66.5 inches (1689 mm) |
| Seat Height | 29.09 inches (739 mm) |
| Weight | 373.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda GL1800A Gold Wing ABS was a Liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Touring motorcycle produced by Honda between 2004 and 2006.
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 w/LBS 3-piston calipers, ABS in the front and a Single ventilated 316mm disc w/LBS 3-piston caliper, ABS in the rear. The front suspension was a 45mm cartridge fork w/anti-dive system, 5.5 in. travel while the rear was equipped with a Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with computer-controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets; 4.1 inches travel. The wheelbase was 66.5 inches (1689 mm) long.
2004 Honda GL1800A Gold Wing ABS[edit | edit source]
One can't be too careful when riding a motorcycle, and Honda knows this for a fact. That's why the Japanese manufacturer has upgraded their 2003 Gold Wing with extra braking versatility by adding ABS to the existing linked braking system. While the stock trim of the bike sees the braking power intelligently distributed between the wheels, the GL1800A adds shorter stopping distance on the roads and increased stability when braking hard on difficult, slippery surfaces.
2005 Honda GL1800A Gold Wing ABS[edit | edit source]
Honda offers the 2004 Gold Wing in a more safety-focused trim called GL1800A, with the A suffix being an indication for the presence of anti-locking brakes. As the Gold Wing is anything but a lightweight machine, it needs a lot of stopping power to stay on the safe side of things, and this is where the ABS comes into the game.
Riders can now enjoy a shorter stopping distance when braking hard on dry roads, and much better stability when using the brakes on difficult, slippery surfaces.
2006 Honda GL1800A Gold Wing ABS[edit | edit source]
2005 brings the industry's first motorcycle airbag in the fully-loaded trim of the Gold Wing, and this also means that the bike is a ABS-equipped version. Adding ABS to the existing Linked Braking System takes safety to a new level, shortening the stopping distance and offering better stability when braking hard on difficult, slippery surfaces.
Of course, the 2005 Gold Wing with ABS is available in multiple other trims, and if it's only the anti-locking brakes you want, you surely have a lot of choices. Tech specs and comfort are both premium, living up to the highest expectations any demanding rider could have.