At the heart of the 2012 Honda Gold Wing Audio Comfort touring motorcycle, Honda relies on a 1832 cc (111.8 cu in) liquid-cooled six cylinder boxer, four-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 74.0 x 71.0 mm (2.9 x 2.8 inches) with a 9.8:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Gold Wing Audio Comfort measures 410.1 kg (904 lbs) wet (curb). 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 1,689 mm (66.5 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 2006 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
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)
Emission DetailsMeets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.
Chassis
Rake29.2°
Trail109 mm (4.3 inches)
Front Suspension45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 4.8 inches travel
Rear SuspensionPro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock with computer-controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets; 4.1 inches travel
Wheelbase1689 mm (66.5 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
Weight incl.410.1 kg (904.0 pounds)
Seat Height739 mm (29.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity24.98 litres (6.60 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsCandy Red, Pearl White, Ultra Blue Metallic, Black
WarrantyThree Years. Transferrable.
Notes
Model ID: GL1800. Heated grips, seat, and foot warmer; Premium Surround Sound; Cruise Control; Overdrive and 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
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
