Touring Motorcycles
2016Honda Gold Wing Airbag
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The 2016 Honda Gold Wing Airbag is a premium touring motorcycle designed for long-distance riders seeking comfort and advanced safety features. Known for its spacious storage capacity, liquid-cooled flat-six engine, and innovative airbag safety system, it delivers refined performance and protection for extended highway journeys.
- Capacity
- 1832.0 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 390.1 kg
- Seat height
- 739 mm
- Power
- 116.7 HP (85.2 kW) @ 5500 RPM
What’s new for the 2016 Honda Gold Wing Airbag
vs the 2015| Spec | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 124.7 HP (91.7 kW) | 116.7 HP (85.2 kW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque | — | 167.0 Nm (17.0 kgf-m or 123.2 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM |
| Front brakes | Double disc. CBS three-piston calipers | Double disc. C-ABS, three-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. CBS three-piston calipers | Single disc. C-ABS, three-piston calipers |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- 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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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
- 0.2992 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
- 2630 mm
- Seat height
- 739 mm
- Dry weight
- 390.1 kg
- Wet weight
- 423.2 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 25.00 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. C-ABS, three-piston calipers
- Front brakes diameter
- 296 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. C-ABS, three-piston calipers
- Rear brakes diameter
- 316 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 130/70-R18
- Rear tyre
- 180/60-R16
Other
- Color options
- Grey Metallic/Black
- Comments
- Model ID: GL1800. Windshield. Airbag. Overdrive, plus 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 | 2007 | 2009 | 2012 | 2014 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1832 cc | 1832 cc | 1832 cc | 1832 cc | 1832 cc |
| Dry weight | 390 kg | 390 kg | 390 kg | 390 kg | 390 kg |
| Seat height | 739 mm | 739 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.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda Gold Wing Airbag?
The 2016 Honda Gold Wing Airbag has a Capacity of 1832.0 ccm (111.80 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda Gold Wing Airbag have?
The 2016 Honda Gold Wing Airbag has a Power of 116.7 HP (85.2 kW) @ 5500 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda Gold Wing Airbag have?
The 2016 Honda Gold Wing Airbag has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda Gold Wing Airbag?
The 2016 Honda Gold Wing Airbag has a Torque of 167.0 Nm (17.0 kgf-m or 123.2 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM.
How much does the Honda Gold Wing Airbag weigh?
The 2016 Honda Gold Wing Airbag has a Dry weight of 390.1 kg (860.0 pounds).
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