Touring Motorcycles

2008Honda Gold Wing Airbag

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The 2008 Honda Gold Wing Airbag is a premium touring motorcycle designed for long-distance riders seeking comfort and safety. Its massive 1832cc six-cylinder engine delivers smooth power, while the integrated airbag system and shaft drive provide confidence on extended journeys. Known for unmatched luxury and refined handling, it remains the ultimate choice for serious touring enthusiasts.

Capacity: 1832.0 ccm
Engine: Boxer, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 390.1 kg
Seat height: 739 mm
Power: 124.7 HP (91.7 kW)

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What’s new for the 2008 Honda Gold Wing Airbag

vs the 2007

Spec	2007	2008
Front suspension	45.0mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system	45.0mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 5.5-inch travel

Other years 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering45%

City riding35%

Daily riding55%

Touring98%

Two-up97%

Track15%

Best for: Built for effortless long-distance touring with a passenger and luggage rather than sporty riding or commuting.
Built for: A refined, powerful grand tourer that prioritizes plush comfort, shaft-drive smoothness, and long-haul stability over outright agility or excitement.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders seeking a lightweight, flickable bike for city commuting, off-road use, or aggressive canyon carving.

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 739mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2008 Honda Gold Wing Airbag, 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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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1832.0 ccm
Power: 124.7 HP (91.7 kW)
Engine type: Boxer, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.3197 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
Torque: Not on record - add it

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: 2630 mm
Seat height: 739 mm
Dry weight: 390.1 kg
Wet weight: 406.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 25.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Diamond; triple-box-section aluminium twin-spar
Front suspension: 45.0mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 5.5-inch travel
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
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: Black, Titanium, Pearl White, Metallic Red, Dark Red Metallic

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	2007	2008	2009	2012	2014	2016
Capacity	1832 cc	1832 cc	1832 cc	1832 cc	1832 cc	1832 cc
Dry weight	390 kg	390 kg	390 kg	390 kg	390 kg	390 kg
Seat height	739 mm	739 mm	739 mm	739 mm	739 mm	739 mm
Fuel capacity	25 L	25 L	25 L	25 L	25 L	25 L