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2013Honda GL1800 Gold Wing

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The 2013 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing is Honda's flagship luxury tourer with its famous flat-six engine. Its liquid-cooled 1832cc flat six makes 124.7 hp and 167 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and shaft drive. A 739 mm seat, 406 kg wet weight and 25-litre tank make it supremely comfortable over big distances.

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)
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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 64Agility 31Comfort 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 2013 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
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 200120052013201620202024
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.

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Common questions

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

The 2013 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 2013 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 2013 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing has a Gearbox of 5-speed.

What is the torque of the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing?

The 2013 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 2013 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing has a Dry weight of 359.2 kg (791.9 pounds).

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