Honda GL1800 Gold Wing

**Honda GL1800 Gold Wing**
	Honda GL1800 Gold Wing
Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	GL1800 Gold Wing ABS, GL 1800 Gold Wing ABS, GL 1800 Gold Wing, Gold Wing Audio - Comfort - Navi - ABS, Gold Wing Audio Comfort Navi ABS, Gold Wing Audio Comfort Navi, Gold Wing Premium Audio, Gold Wing Audio Comfort Navi Xm ABS, Gold Wing Audio Comfort Navi Xm, Gold Wing Air Bag, GL1800 Luxury, GL1800 Gold Wing Deluxe, Gold Wing Airbag, Gold Wing Audio Comfort Navi XM ABS, Gold Wing Audio Comfort Navi XM, Gold Wing Audio Comfort, Gold Wing F6C, Gold Wing F6B Deluxe, Gold Wing Tour Airbag Automatic DCT, Gold Wing Tour Automatic DCT, Gold Wing Automatic DCT, Gold Wing Tour, Gold Wing F6B, Gold Wing, Gold Wing GL1800
Production	2001 - 2019
Class	Touring
Engine	six cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke	73.0mm x 73.0mm
Compression ratio	9.8:1
Top Speed	124 mph (200 km/h)
Horsepower	115.46 HP (86.1 KW) @ 5500RPM
Torque	123.18 ft/lbs (167.0 Nm) @ 4000RPM
Fuel System	injection. programmed fuel injection
Ignition	computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
Spark Plug	NGK BKR6E-11 `01-19
Battery	YUASA YTX20L-BS `01-19
Transmission	Gear box: 6-speed ; Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) ; Clutch: multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath ;
Final Drive	Shaft `01-19
Suspension	Front: double wishbone type; 4.3 inches travel ; Rear: pro arm® single-side swingarm with pro-link® single shock; 4.1 inches travel
Brakes	Front: double disc. floating discs. cbs three-piston calipers ; Rear: single disc. cbs three-piston calipers.
Front Tire	130/70-18
Rear Tire	200/55-16
Wheelbase	66.69 inches (1694 mm)
Length	97.36 inches (2473 mm)
Width	37.09 inches (942 mm)
Height	45.43 inches (1154 mm)
Seat Height	29.29 inches (744 mm)
Weight	919.33 pounds (417.0 Kg) (dry), 360.0 kg (wet)
Oil Capacity	1.48 Gallon (5.60 Liters)
Recommended Oil	Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity	5.55 Gallon (21.01 Liters)
Fuel Consumption	6.92 liters/100 km (14.5 km/l or 33.99 mpg)
Manuals	Service Manual

The Honda Gold Wing Tour was a six cylinder boxer, four-stroke Touring motorcycle produced by Honda between 2001 and 2019. It could reach a top speed of 124 mph (200 km/h). Max torque was 123.18 ft/lbs (167.0 Nm) @ 4000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 115.46 HP (86.1 KW) @ 5500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled six cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 73.0mm bore x 73.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1833.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 130/70-18 front tire and a 200/55-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. floating discs. cbs three-piston calipers in the front and a single disc. cbs three-piston calipers. in the rear. The front suspension was a double wishbone type; 4.3 inches travel while the rear was equipped with a pro arm® single-side swingarm with pro-link® single shock; 4.1 inches travel. The Gold Wing Tour was fitted with a 5.55 Gallon (21.01 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 919.33 pounds (417.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 66.69 inches (1694 mm) long.

2001 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing[edit | edit source]

The 2000 Gold Wing takes big-bore touring to the next level with the new 1832cc six-cylinder engine, now delivering more power and torque for even more fun, even when fully-loaded and riding two-up. The bike got a new graphic design and carefully-trimmed accents and plenty of revised technologies, including cruise control, ABS, hydraulic rear suspension control and many more.

A host of optional accessories is also available, both in the technology and the aesthetics "isles".

2004 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing[edit | edit source]

With its opposed 6-cylinder engine and incredible rider and passenger comfort, Honda Gold Wing set a new standard for road-touring motorcycles, and the 2003 edition carries on this heritage. The potent, shaft-drive engine is capable to provide immense amounts of power and torque to make riding with a passenger and fully-loaded with luggage easy and effortless.

Boasting low-end torque for difficult roads and plenty of might for high-speed highway hauls, the 2003 GL1800 Gold Wing is also equipped with tons of features which make life aboard the bike more comfortable. And with even more optional accessories and technologies available separately, this bike can become a true asphalt vessel for unforgettable vacations.

2005 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing[edit | edit source]

The Gold Wing manufactured in 2004 is the anniversary 2005 model year, celebrating 30 years of road-touring excellence for this amazing bike. A benchmark in premium touring comfort, the 2004 Gold Wing retains all the nifty features which made so many riders choose it over the years and carries on the acclaimed heritage of the Japanese brand.

With anniversary color-matched parts and special edition accents and even a "special ceremony"on the LCD screen.

2006 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing[edit | edit source]

2005 brings a lot of enhancements in the electronics department for the GL1800 Gold Wing, with Linked Navigation, new maps, voice prompting and multiple other functions. However, the biggest upgrade is the integrated airbag system, an industry first. The airbag is only available in the full-featured trim of the bike.

Other new features as the clear lenses for the turn and running lights, revised lights design, fluid-damped ACG with increased power and many more.

2007 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing[edit | edit source]

The Goldwing is the kind of touring bike which blurs the boundaries between luxury and practicality, while offering a massive head-turning factor and providing the rider with an excellent reason to cross the next state line, too.

Integrated multimedia and satellite navigation, premium comfort for both rider and passenger, huge storage, optional ABS, seat and grip heating, and even an airbag (in the top trim) are all making the 2006 GoldWing stand form the crowd. And adding in massive power and torque figures only makes things better.

2008 Honda Gold Wing GL1800[edit | edit source]

No less than 4 Gold Wing trim versions are available in 2007 as 2008 models, each boasting the acclaimed comfort and touring worthy dependable technology which have transformed this bike in one of the elite cruisers machines of the industry.

Honda offers the following packages: Premium Audio, Audio/ Comfort/ Navi, Audio/ Comfort/ Navi/ ABS and Airbag. Each of these benefits from the might of the 1832cc 6-cylinder engine with shaft drive and ergonomic design for both rider and passenger, while features and high-tech gadgets add to the base model going up the ladder.

2009 Honda Gold Wing GL1800[edit | edit source]

Honda Gold Wing has stood as a landmark in the large touring motorcycle segment, and the 2008 model year makes no exception. Even the base model is loaded with plenty of features to make your longest journeys even more memorable. From a powerful 6-cylinder engine and heavy-duty gearbox with shaft final drive to exquisite features, such as XM satellite radio, weather channels and a high-quality stereo system, the Gold Wing can receive a ton of upgrades.

Available with multiple equipment packages, including the industry's first motorcycle airbags. Add in the massive storage capacity and the comfy seats, the exceptional weather protection and prepare to plan the route of your next vacation.

2012 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing[edit | edit source]

One of the iconic touring motorcycles of the two-wheeled world, the 2011 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing comes loaded with a heap of features to make the trip easier and more rewarding. From the powerful engine to comfort-minded design solutions, this bike can offer a very rewarding traveling experience. An onboard navi system, XM Radio, Traffic info, surround audio, ABS heated seats and grips, you can ask Honda pretty much anything: they most likely have the right performance package for you and your budget.

And for those who value safety more than anything, Honda is also offering an optional rider airbag system. Safe, powerful and looking like a million bucks, the 2011 Gold Wing is the first step for the roadtrip of a lifetime, solo or with a passenger who will feel just as comfortable as you.

2013 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing[edit | edit source]

The 2013 GL 1800 Gold Wing carries on the acclaimed heritage of Honda's asphalt touring machines, setting benchmark standards in just about all the categories which matter: comfort, reliability, performance and handling, gadgetry and passenger accommodation. With multiple performance packages waiting for them, riders can enjoy the peace of mind and top-drawer comfort offered by heated seats and grips, XM Radio with navigation, traffic and weather alerts, surround audio, trip planner, tire pressure monitoring systems, combined ABS and even rider airbag.

With plenty of onboard storage, the 2012 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing is almost in the "everything but the kitchen sink" territory, a most worthy machine for long cross-continent hauls.

2014 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing[edit | edit source]

It's hard to speak about touring motorcycles and avoid having the picture of the Honda Gold Wing appearing before your eyes. The 2013 generation retains all the acclaimed features which have made the imagination of so many riders go wild, and is offered in multiple trims, providing different levels of customization and of course, different pricing.

It's impossible to be looking for a touring bike option and not finding it in one of the 2013 Gold Wing trims, so it's up to you to discover which of these machines is the right one to make both you and your wallet happy.

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References[edit | edit source]

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