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2012Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Deluxe

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The 2012 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Deluxe is a full-featured luxury touring motorcycle designed for long-distance riders seeking comfort and advanced amenities. Known for its powerful engine, integrated storage, and premium features like a reverse gear and automatic transmission, it excels at mile-eating highway cruising with passenger accommodation. Its substantial 417kg weight and 2635mm length demand experienced riders comfortable with larger machines.

Capacity
1832.0 ccm
Engine
Boxer, four-stroke
Gearbox
5-speed
Wet weight
417.0 kg
Seat height
739 mm
Power
116.7 HP (85.8 kW) @ 5500 RPM
⇄ Compare with another bike + Add to garage All model years ⚠ Recalls listed (5)

What’s new for the 2012 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Deluxe

vs the 2011
Spec20112012
Front suspension 45mm air-assist telescopic fork with anti-dive, 140mm stroke 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system.
Rear suspension Pro-Link Pro-Arm with electronically-controlled spring preload adjustment, 105mm axle travel Pro-Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with computer-controlled spring-preload adjustment with two memory presets
Front brakes Double disc Double disc. Combined 3-piston callipers, ABS, floating rotors and sintered metal pads
Rear brakes Single disc Single disc. Combined 3-piston calliper, ABS and sintered metal pads
Other years 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 60Agility 33Comfort 97Off-road 5Touring 99Road manners 80
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering45%
City riding35%
Daily riding65%
Touring99%
Two-up98%
Track15%
Best for
Built for effortless long-distance touring with a passenger and luggage, prioritizing comfort and smooth power delivery over outright sportiness.
Built for
A smooth, torque-rich flat-six engine paired with shaft drive and plush suspension gives a serene, armchair-like cruising character rather than a sporty feel.
Not ideal for
Not the right choice for riders seeking a lightweight, flickable machine for tight canyon roads, off-road trails, or aggressive sport riding.

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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At 739mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Deluxe, 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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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
1832.0 ccm
Power
116.7 HP (85.8 kW) @ 5500 RPM
CO2 Emissions
152 CO2 g/km
Torque
167.0 Nm (17.0 kgf-m) @ 4000 RPM
Engine type
Boxer, four-stroke
Fuel consumption
6.50 litres/100 km (15.4 km/l)
Power/weight ratio
0.2799 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke
74.0 x 71.0 mm
Compression
9.8:1
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric
Ignition
Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
Valves per cylinder
2
Transmission
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Shaft
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1689 mm
Overall length
2635 mm
Overall width
945 mm
Overall height
1455 mm
Seat height
739 mm
Wet weight
417.0 kg
Fuel capacity
25.00 litres
Ground clearance
125 mm
Reserve fuel capacity
4.00 litres
Dry weight
Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
Front suspension
45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system.
Rear suspension
Pro-Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with computer-controlled spring-preload adjustment with two memory presets
Front wheel travel
140 mm
Rear wheel travel
104 mm
Rake (fork angle)
29.2°
Trail
109 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Double disc. Combined 3-piston callipers, ABS, floating rotors and sintered metal pads
Front brakes diameter
296 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc. Combined 3-piston calliper, ABS and sintered metal pads
Rear brakes diameter
316 mm
ABS
Yes
Front tyre
130/70-R18
Rear tyre
180/60-R16
Other
Color options
Metallic Black, Metallic Titanium, White

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 20102011201220132014
Capacity 1832 cc 1832 cc 1832 cc 1832 cc 1832 cc
Seat height 740 mm 740 mm 739 mm 739 mm 739 mm
Fuel capacity 25 L 25 L 25 L 25 L 25 L

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

Safety Recalls

⚠ 5 recalls may apply
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEJan 2018 · 18V045000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2016 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles. These motorcycles have air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag module that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle Customer Support at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ1.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEJan 2017 · 17V031000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2009 and 2012 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A," Honda is recalling certain 2006-2009 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in Zone A or Zone B above, Honda is recalling certain 2006-2008 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the operator resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle Customer Support at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KE5.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDEROct 2015 · 15V700000

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012-2015 GL1800, 2001-2005 GL1800A and 2013-2015 GL1800B motorcycles. The rear brakes of the affected motorcycles may drag after the brakes are released.

Risk: A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, extended riding with the rear brake dragging could generate enough heat to result in a fire.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JV6. Note: This recall supercedes recall 14V-472.

EQUIPMENTDec 2011 · 11E054000

KURYAKYN IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET PASSENGER FLOORBOARD MOUNTS, PART NUMBER 607005, SOLD AND INSTALLED FOR USE ON 2001-2012 HONDA GL 1800 (GOLDWING) MOTORCYCLES. THIS MOUNT WAS SOLD ON KURYAKYN 'TRANSFORMER' PASSENGER FLOORBOARD SETS, PART NUMBER 7005 FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2008, TO PRESENT. THE FLOORBOARD MOUNT MAY CRACK AND BREAK FREE FROM THE MOUNTING BOLTS THAT SECURE THE MOUNT TO THE MOTORCYCLE.

Risk: THE PASSENGER FLOORBOARD MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR A CRASH.

Remedy: KURYAKYN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT MOUNT KITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KURYAKYN AT 1-866-296-4728.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDERDec 2011 · 11V567000

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2010, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 GL1800 GOLDWING MOTORCYCLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE COMBINED BRAKING SYSTEM'S SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE TO DRAG.

Risk: UNEXPECTED BRAKING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH, AND RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE REAR BRAKE DRAGGING MAY GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE TO CATCH FIRE.

Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 6, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-784-1870.

These recalls cover some 2012 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 →

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Deluxe?

The 2012 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Deluxe has a Capacity of 1832.0 ccm (111.80 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Deluxe have?

The 2012 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Deluxe has a Power of 116.7 HP (85.8 kW) @ 5500 RPM.

How many gears does the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Deluxe have?

The 2012 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Deluxe has a Gearbox of 5-speed.

What is the torque of the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Deluxe?

The 2012 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Deluxe has a Torque of 167.0 Nm (17.0 kgf-m or 123.2 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM.

How much does the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Deluxe weigh?

The 2012 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Deluxe has a Wet weight of 417.0 kg (919.3 pounds).

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