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2017Honda GL1800 Gold Wing

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The 2017 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing is a premium touring cruiser designed for long-distance riders seeking ultimate comfort and luxury. Known for its massive 1.8-liter engine, advanced features like surround sound and electric reverse, and exceptional load-carrying capacity, it represents the pinnacle of motorcycle touring. Its low seat height and manageable weight distribution make it accessible despite its substantial size.

Capacity: 1832.0 ccm
Engine: Boxer, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 359.2 kg
Seat height: 739 mm
Power: 116.7 HP (85.2 kW) @ 5500 RPM

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What’s new for the 2017 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing

vs the 2016

Spec	2016	2017
Wet weight	415.5 kg (916.0 pounds)	421.0 kg (928.1 pounds)

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.

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At 739mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2017 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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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: 1832.0 ccm
Power: 116.7 HP (85.2 kW) @ 5500 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 156 CO2 g/km
Torque: 167.0 Nm (17.0 kgf-m) @ 4000 RPM
Engine type: Boxer, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 6.70 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.3249 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: Hydraulic, wet multiplate with coil springs

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1689 mm
Overall length: 2630 mm
Overall width: 945 mm
Overall height: 1455 mm
Seat height: 739 mm
Dry weight: 359.2 kg
Wet weight: 421.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 25.00 litres
Ground clearance: 125 mm
Oil capacity: 5.60 litres
Carrying capacity: Saddle bags, top box, glovebox

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Diamond; triple-box-section aluminium twin-spar
Front suspension: 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 4.8 inches travel
Rear suspension: Pro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock with computer-controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets; 4.1 inches travel
Front wheel travel: 140 mm
Rear wheel travel: 104 mm
Rake (fork angle): 29.2°
Trail: 109 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Floating discs. Three-piston calipers
Front brakes diameter: 296 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Three-piston calipers.
Rear brakes diameter: 316 mm
Front tyre: 130/70-R18
Rear tyre: 180/60-R16

Other

Color options: Silver, Red, White
Comments: Model ID: GL1800. Surround Sound. Cruise Control. Electric reverse.

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	2017	2020	2024
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