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Touring Motorcycles

2024Honda GL1800 Gold Wing

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The 2024 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing is a premium heavyweight touring motorcycle designed for riders seeking ultimate long-distance comfort and luxury. Its horizontally-opposed six-cylinder engine delivers smooth, refined power with 124.7 HP and substantial torque for effortless highway cruising. Known for exceptional build quality, advanced technology, and unmatched passenger accommodation, the Gold Wing sets the standard for grand touring motorcycles.

Capacity: 1833.0 ccm
Engine: Boxer, four-stroke
Gearbox: 7-speed
Dry weight: 359.2 kg
Seat height: 745 mm
Power: 124.7 HP (91.0 kW) @ 5500 RPM

⇄ Compare with another bike ＋ Add to garage All model years ⚠ Recalls listed (1)

Other years 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2011 2012 2013 2014 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering50%

City riding35%

Daily riding65%

Touring99%

Two-up97%

Track15%

Best for: Built for effortless long-distance touring with a passenger and luggage, prioritizing comfort and smooth power delivery over sportiness.
Built for: A refined, armchair-like grand tourer with a smooth flat-six engine, shaft drive, and premium features like cruise control and electric reverse for effortless highway cruising.
Not ideal for: Not for riders seeking a lightweight, flickable bike for tight canyon roads or any off-road use.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 745mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2024 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Range and running costs

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1833.0 ccm
Power: 124.7 HP (91.0 kW) @ 5500 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 128 CO2 g/km
Torque: 170.0 Nm (17.3 kgf-m) @ 4500 RPM
Engine type: Boxer, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 5.50 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.3472 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 73.0 x 73.0 mm
Compression: 10.5:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 7-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Hydraulic, wet, multiplate with coil springs, assist slipper cam. Or 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT).

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1695 mm
Overall length: 2475 mm
Overall width: 925 mm
Overall height: 1340 mm
Seat height: 745 mm
Dry weight: 359.2 kg
Wet weight: 366.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 21.10 litres
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Oil capacity: 5.60 litres
Carrying capacity: Saddle bags, top box, glovebox

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminium die-cast, twin tube
Front suspension: Double Wishbone
Rear suspension: Pro arm
Front wheel travel: 109 mm
Rear wheel travel: 104 mm
Rake (fork angle): 30.5°
Trail: 109 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Floating discs. 6-piston calipers. ABS.
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Three-piston calipers. ABS.
Rear brakes diameter: 316 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 130/70-R18
Rear tyre: 200/55-R16

Other

Color options: Matte iridium grey metallic
Comments: Model ID: GL1800. Electric windscreen adjustable for angle and height. Surround Sound. Cruise Control. Electric reverse. Navigation system. Bluetooth. 2 USB.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2001	2005	2016	2020	2024
Capacity	1832 cc	1832 cc	1832 cc	1833 cc	1833 cc
Dry weight	363 kg	359 kg	359 kg	359 kg	359 kg
Seat height	740 mm	739 mm	739 mm	745 mm	745 mm
Fuel capacity	25 L	25 L	25 L	21.1 L	21.1 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 1 recall may apply

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPFeb 2024 · 24V113000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2024 GL1800 (Goldwing), CBR600RR, and 2018-2019 CBR1000RR motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KP8, KP9, KQ0, and KQ1.

These recalls cover some 2024 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all Honda recalls →