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2012Honda GL1800 Gold Wing

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The 2012 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing is a full-featured luxury touring bike designed for long-distance comfort and refined performance. Known for its smooth engine, advanced technology, and spacious seating, it excels at highway cruising and extended road trips. Best suited for mature riders seeking a premium, stable platform with extensive creature comforts and weather protection.

Capacity
1832.0 ccm
Engine
Boxer, four-stroke
Gearbox
5-speed
Dry weight
359.2 kg
Seat height
739 mm
Power
124.7 HP (91.7 kW)
⇄ Compare with another bike + Add to garage All model years ⚠ Recalls listed (5)
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
Speed 63Agility 30Comfort 97Off-road 5Touring 99Road manners 80
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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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, 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
124.7 HP (91.7 kW)
CO2 Emissions
152 CO2 g/km
Torque
167.0 Nm (17.0 kgf-m)
Engine type
Boxer, four-stroke
Fuel consumption
6.50 litres/100 km (15.4 km/l)
Power/weight ratio
0.3472 HP/kg (dry)
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
Clutch
Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1689 mm
Overall length
2632 mm
Overall width
946 mm
Overall height
1455 mm
Seat height
739 mm
Dry weight
359.2 kg
Wet weight
406.0 kg
Fuel capacity
25.00 litres
Ground clearance
125 mm
Oil capacity
5.60 litres
Chassis & suspension
Frame
1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder
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. Anti-lock braking
Front brakes diameter
296 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
316 mm
Front tyre
130/70-R18
Rear tyre
180/60-R16
Other
Color options
Metallic Red, Metallic Black, Pearl Yellow, Metallic Titanium

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 200120052012201620202024
Capacity 1832 cc 1832 cc 1832 cc 1832 cc 1833 cc 1833 cc
Dry weight 363 kg 359 kg 359 kg 359 kg 359 kg 359 kg
Seat height 740 mm 739 mm 739 mm 739 mm 745 mm 745 mm
Fuel capacity 25 L 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

⚠ 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?

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

What engine power does the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing have?

The 2012 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing has a Power of 124.7 HP (91.7 kW).

How many gears does the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing have?

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

What is the torque of the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing?

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

How much does the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing weigh?

The 2012 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing has a Dry weight of 359.2 kg (791.9 pounds).

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