Touring Motorcycles

2023Honda Gold Wing DCT

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The 2023 Honda Gold Wing DCT is Honda's flagship touring bike with its automatic dual-clutch transmission. Its liquid-cooled 1,833cc flat-six drives through the DCT and shaft drive, with four ride modes, a walking mode with reverse, an electric windscreen and cruise control. A 744 mm seat, 362.9 kg wet weight and 21-litre tank suit long-distance touring.

Capacity: 1833.0 ccm
Engine: Boxer, four-stroke
Gearbox: Not on record
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Wet weight: 362.9 kg
Seat height: 744 mm
Power: 118.0 HP (86.1 kW) @ 5500 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering55%

City riding35%

Daily riding65%

Touring99%

Two-up98%

Track15%

Best for: Built for effortless, long-distance touring with maximum comfort rather than outright speed or sportiness.
Built for: A refined, luxury grand-tourer character defined by its smooth flat-six engine, shaft drive, and plush long-haul comfort.
Not ideal for: Not for riders seeking a light, flickable machine for tight city commuting or off-road adventure.

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 744mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2023 Honda Gold Wing DCT, 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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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the published US (EPA-style) fuel economy estimate 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: 1833.0 ccm
Power: 118.0 HP (86.1 kW) @ 5500 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 166 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: PHNXC01.8CFC-010
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 7.07 L/100km (33.3 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 0.5 CO g/km
Torque: 167.0 Nm (17.0 kgf-m) @ 4000 RPM
Engine type: Boxer, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.3252 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 73.0 x 73.0 mm
Compression: 10.5:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Transmission type: Automatic
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: 7-speed Automatic DCT transmission

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1694 mm
Seat height: 744 mm
Wet weight: 362.9 kg
Fuel capacity: 21.00 litres
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Carrying capacity: Trunk and saddlebags with 121 liters of storage, glovebox
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Twin-spar aluminum frame
Front suspension: Double Wishbone Type; 4.3 inches travel
Rear suspension: Pro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock; 4.1 inches travel
Rear wheel travel: 104 mm
Rake (fork angle): 30.5°
Trail: 109 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Floating discs. CBS three-piston calipers
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. CBS three-piston calipers.
Front tyre: 130/70-18
Rear tyre: 200/55-16

Other

Color options: Deep Pearl Gray
Comments: Model ID: GL1800BD. Four ride modes. Walking mode/reverse. Electric windshield. Cruise control.
Fuel Tank Material: Plastic

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.