Honda GLX1800 Gold Wing 40th Anniversary Edition
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| Honda GLX1800 Gold Wing 40th Anniversary Edition | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2014 |
| Class | Tourer |
| Engine | Four stroke, opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC, 2-valve per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Ignition | Computer controlled digital |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Suspension | Front: 45mm fork with anti-dive system Rear: Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link: electronically controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets |
| Brakes | Front: 2 x 296 mm discs, 3 piston calipers Rear: Single 316 mm disc, 3 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 130/70 R18 |
| Rear Tire | 180/60 R16 |
| Wheelbase | 1689 mm / 66.5 in |
| Seat Height | 740 mm / 29.1 in |
| Weight | 410 kg / 904 lbs (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 25 Liters / 6.8 gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC, 2-valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 9.8:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Hydraulic.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 130/70 R18 front tire and a 180/60 R16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 296 mm discs, 3 piston calipers in the front and a Single 316 mm disc, 3 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 45mm fork with anti-dive system while the rear was equipped with a Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link: electronically controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets. The GLX1800 Gold Wing 40th Anniversary Edition was fitted with a 25 Liters / 6.8 gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1689 mm / 66.5 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Honda GLX 1800 Gold Wing 40th Anniversary Edition
No motorcycle has
changed the concept of touring like the Honda Gold Wing. A horizontally opposed
engine offering power, performance, and perfect smoothness. Shaft final drive. A
chassis designed for day-long comfort. And over the last four decades, the Gold
Wing has just gotten better and better, and touring riders have had it better
and better toofull-coverage bodywork, bigger engines, more cylinders, better
chassis, more power, integrated luggage.
For 2015 we are proud to be celebrating 40 years of the Gold Wing. This model means so much to our company and our customers, said Lee Edmunds, Manager of Motorcycle Marketing Communications at American Honda. When this model was introduced in 1975 it revolutionized what touring in America could be. It was our customers passion for adventure and traveling the open road that really defined the Gold Wing and how it is used today. The 2015 Honda Gold Wing will be available in three color options, Black, Light Silver Metallic and a two-tone Candy Red and Black. The two-tone color includes a silver band inlaid with 40th anniversary emblems to separate red from black. It also comes with blacked-out wheels, frame, fork, swingarm and exhausts. All three color options come with 40th anniversary badging on the fairing front and inner, trunk lid and key fob. Still on the aesthetic side, the 2015 GL1800 introduces a special anniversary emblem which is embossed on the passenger backrest and can also be found on the keys, front fairing and on the lid of the trunk.
The most important upgrade is represented by the new layered design of the fairing, which is said to provide lass buffeting and better wind protection, especially in the riders leg area. Even more, the 2015 Gold Wing also sports a leg-warming system for the rider, most likely based on air heated up by the engine and routed conveniently.
The seats received a new perforated polyurethane cover which is waterproof and is said to offer better comfort for long hauls. The standard trim of the 2015 Honda Gold Wing GL1800 40th Anniversary Edition includes heated grips, seat and foot warmer system, an audio system, cruise control and electric reverse. Combined braking system is also standard, ABS is an option.
| Make Model | Honda GLX 1800 Gold Wing 40th Anniversary Edition |
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| Year | 2014 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC, 2-valve per cylinder |
| Displacement | 1832 cc / 111.8 cub in. |
| Bore X Stroke | 74 x 71 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression | 9.8:1 |
| Induction | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection, 40mm throttle bore with automatic choke |
| Ignition | Computer controlled digital |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 86 kW /118 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 167 Nm / 17.03 kgf-m / 120.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Clutch | Hydraulic |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.375 (38/16) / 2nd 1.454 (32/22) / 3rd 1.068 (31/29) / 4th 0.843 (27/32) 5th 0.686 (24/35) |
| Front Suspension | 45mm fork with anti-dive system |
| Front Wheel Travel | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension | Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link: electronically controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 104 mm / 4.1 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 296 mm discs, 3 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 316 mm disc, 3 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 130/70 R18 |
| Rear Tire | 180/60 R16 |
| Rake | 29.15° |
| Trail | 109mm / 4.3 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2630 mm / 103.5 in Width 945 mm / 37.2 in Height 1455 mm / 57.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1689 mm / 66.5 in |
| Seat Height | 740 mm / 29.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Wet Weight | 410 kg / 904 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 25 Liters / 6.8 gal |