Engineered by Honda for the touring motorcycle segment, the 2004 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing features a 1832 cc (111.8 cu in) liquid-cooled six cylinder boxer, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 118 HP (86.1 kW) at 5,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 167 Nm (123.2 lb-ft) at 4,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 64.4 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (4,000 rpm) and peak power (5,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 739 mm (29.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,692 mm (66.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 24.98-liter (6.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2001 to 2005, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
64.4 HP/L
Power Band Window
4,000–5,500 rpm
Standover Height
739 mm (29.1 in)
Engine
Displacement1832.0 ccm (111.79 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSix cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSix cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power118.0 HP (86.1 kW)) @ 5500 RPM
Torque167.0 Nm (17.0 kgf-m or 123.2 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM
Compression9.8:1
Bore x Stroke74.0 x 71.0 mm (2.9 x 2.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Chassis
Front Suspension45.0mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system
Front Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionPro-Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with computer controlled spring-preload adjustment with two memory presets.
Rear Travel104 mm (4.1 inches)
Wheelbase1692 mm (66.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/70-R18
Rear Tyre180/60-R16
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø316 mm (12.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height739 mm (29.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height739 mm (29.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity24.98 litres (6.60 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsBlack, Red, Candy Black Cherry, Candy Red, Magenta Metallic, Titanium, White
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
