Built around Honda's touring motorcycle platform, the 2019 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing relies on a 1833 cc (111.9 cu in) liquid-cooled six cylinder boxer, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 124.7 HP (91 kW) at 5,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 170 Nm (125.4 lb-ft) at 4,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 7-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 68 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (4,500 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.
On the scales, the GL1800 Gold Wing measures 421 kg (928 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.38 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 745 mm (29.3 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,695 mm (66.7 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 24.98-liter (6.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.72 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 372 km (231 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2012 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
68 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.3 HP/kg (3.38 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
4,500–5,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~372 km (231 mi)
Engine
Displacement1833.0 ccm (111.85 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSix cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power124.7 HP (91.0 kW)) @ 5500 RPM
Torque170.0 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) @ 4500 RPM
Compression10.5:1
Bore x Stroke73.0 x 73.0 mm (2.9 x 2.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Programmed Fuel Injection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox7-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchDual Clutch Transmission with forward and reverse. Hydraulic, wet, multiplate with oil pressure.
Performance
Fuel Consumption6.72 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases155.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum die-cast, twin tube
Rake30.5°
Trail109 mm (4.3 inches)
Front SuspensionDouble Wishbone
Rear SuspensionPro Link
Wheelbase1695 mm (66.7 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/70-R18
Rear Tyre180/60-R16
Front BrakesDouble disc. Floating discs. 6-piston calipers
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Three-piston calipers.
Rear Brake Ø316 mm (12.4 inches)
WheelsHollow-section 5-spoke cast aluminium
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.421.0 kg (928.1 pounds)
Seat Height745 mm (29.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Overall Length2575 mm (101.4 inches)
Overall Width905 mm (35.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity24.98 litres (6.60 US gallons)
Oil Capacity5.60 litres (5.92 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsRed Candy, Pearl White
LightLED Headlights
Carrying CapacitySaddle bags, top box, glovebox
WarrantyTransferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
Notes
Model ID: GL1800. Surround Sound. Cruise Control. Electric reverse.
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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
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