Honda Gold Wing
Honda Gold Wing GL1800
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| Manufacturer | Honda Motor Co., Ltd |
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| Also called | GL1800A (with ABS) |
| Production | 1974-present |
| Assembly | Marysville, Ohio USA (2000—2009); Kikuchi, Kumamoto Japan (2011—present) |
| Predecessor | GL1000, GL1100, GL1200, GL1500 |
| Class | Touring |
| Engine | 1,832 cc (111.8 cu in) water-cooled flat-six, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder; with PGM-FI |
| Bore / stroke | 74 mm × 71 mm (2.9 in × 2.8 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Power | 88 kW (118 hp) |
| Torque | 167 N·m (123 lbf·ft) |
| Ignition type | Digital electronic |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual, plus electric reverse |
| Frame type | Diamond multi box-section aluminum alloy |
| Suspension | F: 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 140 mm (5.5 in) travel R: Single-sided swing arm with electronically controlled preload, 105 mm (4.1 in) travel |
| Brakes | F: Dual discs, 3-piston calipers R: Single disc, 3-piston caliper |
| Tires | F: 130/70R-18 63H, R: 180/60R-16 74H |
| Rake, trail | 29.25 degrees/109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,692 mm (66.6 in) |
| Dimensions |
L: 2,635 mm (103.7 in) W: 945 mm (37.2 in) H: 1,455 mm (57.3 in) |
| Seat height | 29.1 in (740 mm) |
| Weight | 799 lb (362 kg) GL1800A (dry) 858 lb (389 kg) (fuel tank empty) 898 lb (407 kg) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 25 L (5.5 imp gal; 6.6 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 30 mpg‑US (13 km/l; 36 mpg‑imp) (low) 40 mpg‑US (17 km/l; 48 mpg‑imp) (high) 36 mpg‑US (15 km/l; 43 mpg‑imp) (avg) |
| Related | Valkyrie Rune; Valkyrie (F6C); F6B |
1975 Honda Gold Wing GL1000
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| Production | 1974—1979 |
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| Assembly | Japan |
| Engine | 999 cc (61.0 cu in) SOHC flat-four |
| Bore / stroke | 72.0 mm × 61.4 mm (2.83 in × 2.42 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Power | 80 hp (60 kW) @7500 rpm |
| Torque | 63 lb·ft (85 N·m) @5500 rpm |
| Ignition type | Contact breaker |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Frame type | Steel full-duplex cradle |
| Suspension | F: Telescopic fork 143 mm (5.6 in) travel R: Swing arm, 86.3 mm (3.40 in) travel |
| Brakes | F: Dual discs, single-piston calipers R: Single disc, opposed 2-piston caliper |
| Tires | F: 3.50 H-19 (tube type) R: 4.50 H-17A (tube type) |
| Rake, trail | 28 degrees/120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Wheelbase | 60.6 in (1,540 mm) |
| Dimensions |
L: 2,305 mm (90.7 in) |
| Seat height | 31.9 in (810 mm) |
| Weight | 584 lb (265 kg) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L (4.2 imp gal; 5.0 US gal) |
1980 Honda Gold Wing GL1100
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| Assembly | Japan '79-'80; Marysville, Ohio '80-'83 |
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| Engine | 1,085 cc (66.2 cu in) SOHC, flat-four |
| Bore / stroke | 75.0 mm × 61.4 mm (2.95 in × 2.42 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Power | 81 hp (60 kW) @7000 rpm |
| Torque | 88 N·m (65 lbf·ft) @5500 rpm |
| Ignition type | Electronic |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Frame type | Steel full-duplex cradle |
| Suspension | F: Air-assisted telescopic fork, 148 mm (5.8 in) travel; anti-dive '82-'83 R: Air-assist shocks 80 mm (3.1 in) travel |
| Brakes | F: Dual discs, 1-piston calipers '80-'81 R: Single disc, 1-piston caliper '80-'81 F: Dual discs, 2-piston calipers '82-'83 R: Single disc, 2-piston caliper '82-'83 |
| Tires | F: 110/90-19 62H, R: 130/90-17 68H '80-'81 F: 120/90-18 65H, R: 140/90-16 71H '82-'83 |
| Rake, trail | 29.17 degrees/134 mm (5.3 in) '80-'81 29.17 degrees/132 mm (5.2 in) '82-'83 |
| Wheelbase | 1,605 mm (63.2 in) |
| Dimensions |
L: 2,340 mm (92 in) GL1100 Standard |
| Seat height | 790 mm (31 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 20 L (4.4 imp gal; 5.3 US gal) |
Honda Gold Wing GL1200
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| Production | 1983—1987 |
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| Assembly | Marysville, Ohio |
| Engine | 1,182 cc (72.1 cu in) SOHC, flat-four |
| Bore / stroke | 75.5 mm × 66 mm (2.97 in × 2.60 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Ignition type | Electronic |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Frame type | Steel full-duplex cradle |
| Suspension | F: Air-assisted, anti-dive telescopic fork, 5.5 in (140 mm) travel R:Air-assist shocks 4.1 in (100 mm) travel |
| Brakes | F: Dual discs, 2-piston calipers R: Single disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Tires | F: 130/90-16 67H, R: 150/90-15 74H |
| Rake, trail | 30 degrees/4.6 in (120 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 1,610 mm (63 in) |
| Dimensions |
L: 2,355 mm (92.7 in) GL1200 Standard |
| Seat height | 780 mm (31 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 22 L (4.8 imp gal; 5.8 US gal) |
1998 Honda Goldwing GL1500SE
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| Production | 1987—2000 |
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| Assembly | Marysville, Ohio |
| Engine | 1,520 cc (93 cu in) SOHC, flat-six |
| Bore / stroke | 71 mm × 64 mm (2.8 in × 2.5 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Power | 100 hp (75 kW) @5200 rpm |
| Torque | 150 N·m (110 lbf·ft) @ 4000 rpm |
| Ignition type | Electronic Solid-state Digital |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual; electric reverse |
| Frame type | Steel full-duplex cradle |
| Suspension | F: Anti-dive fork 5.5 in (140 mm) travel R: Air-assisted shocks, 4.1 in (100 mm) travel |
| Brakes | F: Dual discs, 2-piston calipers R: Single disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Tires | F: 130/70-18 63H, R: 160/80-16 75H |
| Rake, trail | 30 degrees/111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,690 mm (67 in) |
| Dimensions |
L: 2,630 mm (104 in) GL1500 |
| Seat height | 30.3–29.1 in (770–740 mm) |
| Fuel capacity | 23 L (5.1 imp gal; 6.1 US gal) |
The Honda Gold Wing (colloquially Goldwing or GoldWing) is a series of touring motorcycles manufactured by Honda. It was introduced at the Cologne Motorcycle Show in October 1974, and went on to become a popular model in North America, Western Europe and Australia, as well as Japan. Total sales are more than 640,000, most of them in the U.S. market.
The (Japanese) includes a Honda Gold Wing GL1000 manufactured in 1974 as one of their 240 Landmarks of Japanese Automotive Technology. Through 2012, Honda GL models have appeared eighteen times in the Cycle World list of Ten Best bikes.
Over the course of its history, it has had numerous changes to its design and production. In 1975 it had a 999 cc (61.0 cu in) flat-four engine and in 2001 it had a 1,832 cc (111.8 cu in) flat-six. By 2012, the model had a fairing with heating and an adjustable windscreen, panniers and a trunk, a seatback for pillion rider, satellite navigation and radio, a six-speaker audio system with MP3 and iPod connectivity,anti-lock braking, cruise control, electrically assisted reverse gear, and an optional airbag.
Gold Wings were manufactured in Marysville, Ohio from 1980 until 2010, when motorcycle production there was halted. Production resumed in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan in 2011 using tooling transported from the old plant. The 2011 model year was not produced.
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