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The Honda GL1800 Gold Wing touring motorcycle model appeared in 2001 as a successor to the Honda GL1500 Gold Wing model. Compared to its predecessor, the new version has a number of technical differences:
New engine. The volume increased (1520 → 1832 cm³), received electronic fuel injection (PGM-FI), the timing belt drive was replaced with a chain drive. Increase in maximum performance: 100 → 118 hp, 150 → 167 Nm. Hydraulic compensators were replaced with manual adjustment of the valves using washers.
New frame. Aluminum replaced steel.
New brakes. The model received 3-piston combined brake system (Dual CBS) calipers and versions with ABS.
New appearance and ergonomics. Changes affected the design of plastics, the dashboard and the ergonomics of the seat.
In 2006, the Gold Wing 1800 model received several small changes that affected increased driver comfort when driving in cold weather (increased heating and airflow adjustments), increased speaker size and frame design (reinforcement of the rear). In the same year, it became possible to equip the motorcycle with an airbag (Airbag) and a proprietary navigation system (Internavi).
At the end of 2011, the model underwent a major restyling, receiving an updated and more modern appearance, improved ergonomics and airflow system, an increase in the capacity of luggage cases to 150 liters, and a new audio system. These models are the same as the 2012 versions, production has been moved from the USA to Japan.
2017 was the last year of production of the model, after which it was replaced by a completely new generation - the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (2018+).
Brief history of the model
2001 - start of production and sales of the model. Model: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation: GL1800A1.
2002 - no significant changes. Model: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation: GL1800A2.
2003 - no significant changes. Model: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation: GL1800A3.
2004 - no significant changes. Model: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation: GL1800A4.
2005 - no significant changes. Model: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation: GL1800A5.
2006 - minor changes to improve driver comfort when driving in cold weather (increased adjustments for heating and airflow), increasing the size of the speakers and frame design (strengthening the rear). The appearance of modifications with an airbag (Airbag) and a proprietary navigation system (Internavi) Model: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation: GL1800A6.
2007 - no significant changes. Model: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation: GL1800A7.
2008 - no significant changes. Model: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation: GL1800A8.
2009 - no significant changes. Model: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation: GL1800A9.
2010 is the last year of production in the USA. Model: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation: GL1800A.
2012 - production moves to Japan. Restyling of the model. New appearance, new heating and airflow adjustments, new 150 liter panniers, new audio system. These models have been produced since the fall of 2011. Model: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation: GL1800C.
2013 - no significant changes. Model: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation: GL1800D.
2014 - no significant changes. Model: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation: GL1800E.
2015 - no significant changes. Model: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation: GL1800F.
2016 - no significant changes. Model: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation: GL1800G.
2017 is the last year of production. From 2022, Honda is introducing a completely new generation of the model. Model: Honda Gold Wing 1800 + ABS (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation: GL1800H.
Honda Gold Wing touring motorcycle has been seriously updated
The legendary “Golda” has been produced for 43 years and during this time has gained a huge army of fans. Now they have a change of purpose: the latest Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing is presented simultaneously in the American Santa Barbara and at the Tokyo auto show.
Even externally, the motorcycle has become lighter and faster. Which, however, is confirmed by the technical description: the new model is more than 40 kg lighter than the previous one. After all, the car’s frame, engine and gearboxes were updated, and the front suspension changed its design. Because of this, the layout has also changed: the driver's seat is now moved a few centimeters forward.
The six-cylinder boxer engine is completely new: its inter-cylinder distance has been reduced by 9 mm (to 81 mm), and the cylinder diameter has decreased by 1 mm (73 mm). Thanks to this, the motor has become 29 mm more compact and 6 kg lighter. At the same time, the power increased by about 5 hp. (up to approximately 125 hp), and fuel consumption was reduced by approximately 15%. This made it possible to reduce the volume of the tank by the same amount: Honda people claim that the range has not changed.
Instead of the previous five-speed “mechanics,” there are now two gearboxes: a six-speed manual and a seven-speed “robot” with two clutches. Moreover, motorcycles with a “robot” have a reverse transmission and a special “walking” mode: it allows you to move forward at a speed of approximately 1.8 km/h, and backward - a little faster than 1 km/h.
In the front suspension, the telescopic fork has given way to a double-lever design: it reduces dive when braking, but most importantly, it improves ride smoothness and makes it easier to control. The rear suspension is also new - the load preload on top versions can now be adjusted electrically. The wind deflector, which is reduced in size due to the changed driver's position, is also equipped with an electric motor adjustment. Moreover, the drive has a memory: when the engine is turned off, the window lowers to the bottom position, and when started it returns to its previous position.
The new “Golda” can choose four driving modes: tourist, sport, economical or rain. They differ in the sensitivity of the throttle, the “robot” switching logic and the suspension settings. And the front brakes now have discs enlarged from 296 to 320 mm and six-piston radial mechanisms.
The dashboard is decorated with a seven-inch touchscreen multimedia system: Honda claims that the Gold Wing will be the first motorcycle on the market for which the Apple CarPlay service is available (Android Auto will appear a little later). And a navigator with free map updates for ten years is already in the database. Finally, the Gold Wing has acquired a push-button engine start system and a “smart” central locking that prevents you from forgetting the key in the trunk.
By the way, it is the trunk that can cause disappointment to fans of the model. The fact is that the basic motorcycle will now be sold without a trunk behind the passenger at all, and for the more expensive version of the Gold Wing Tour, the total volume of panniers has been reduced from 150 to 110 liters. That is, less than the main competitor, the BMW K1600GTL motorcycle (115 liters for luggage). The Honda people explain this step with their own research: they say that the owners of touring bikes travel on average no longer than three days, and for such a voyage 110 liters is quite enough. However, there is also a more realistic reason: huge panniers would disrupt the harmony in the appearance of a slimmer motorcycle.
The new Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing will hit its main American market in February 2022. Prices have already been announced. The basic model with “mechanics” in the USA is estimated at 23.5 thousand dollars, the “robot” increases the price by 1200 dollars, and the Gold Wing Tour version costs from 26.7 to 31.5 thousand dollars.
Specifications:
| Model | Honda GL1800 Gold Wing |
| Motorcycle type | luxury tourer |
| Year of issue | 2001+ |
| Frame | aluminum |
| engine's type | 6-cylinder, 4-stroke, opposed |
| Working volume | 1832 cm³ |
| Bore/Stroke | 74.0 x 71.0 mm – GL1800 (2001-2017) 73.0 x 73.0 mm – GL1800 (2018+) |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 – GL1800 (2001-2017) 10.5:1 – GL1800 (2018+) |
| Cooling | liquid |
| Number of valves per cylinder | SOHC chain drive, 2 valves per cylinder – GL1800 (2001-2017) SOHC chain drive, 4 valves per cylinder – GL1800 (2018+) |
| Fuel supply system | injector, PGM-FI + electronic throttle – GL1800 (2018+) |
| Ignition type | fully transistorized |
| Maximum power | 116.0 hp (85.0 kW) at 5500 rpm – GL1800 (2001-2005) 109.0 hp (80.0 kW) at 5500 rpm – GL1800 (2006-2017) 126.0 hp (93.0 kW) at 5500 rpm – GL1800 (2018+) |
| Maximum torque | 167.0 Nm (17.0 kg*m) at 4000 rpm – GL1800 (2001-2005) 161.0 Nm (16.4 kg*m) at 4000 rpm – GL1800 (2006-2017) 170.0 Nm (17.3 kg*m) at 4500 rpm – GL1800 (2018+) |
| Transmission | 5-speed + rear (reverse) – GL1800 (2001-2017) 6-speed + rear (reverse) – GL1800 (2018+) Automatic DCT (7-speed) + rear (reverse) – GL1800 DCT (2018+) |
| type of drive | cardan |
| Front tire size | 130/70R18 M/C (63H) |
| Rear tire size | 180/60R16 M/C (74H) – GL1800 (2001-2017) 200/55R16 M/C (77H) – GL1800 (2018+) |
| Front brakes | 2 discs, 296 mm, 3-piston calipers (CBS + ABS) – GL1800 (2001-2017) 2 discs, 320 mm, 6-piston radial calipers (CBS + ABS) – GL1800 (2018+) |
| Rear brakes | 1 disc, 316 mm, 3-piston calipers (CBS + ABS) |
| Front suspension | 45 mm telescopic fork (with anti-dive), travel - 122 mm - GL1800 (2001-2017) Double wishbone with Showa monoshock, travel - 109 mm - GL1800 (2018+) |
| Rear suspension | Pendulum (Pro-Arm, Pro-link) with monoshock absorber (adjustable preload), stroke - 105 mm + electronic preload adjustment |
| Motorcycle length | 2635 mm – GL1800 (2001-2010) 2630 mm – GL1800 (2011-2017) 2575 mm – GL1800 Tour (2018+) 2475 mm – GL1800 (2018+) |
| Motorcycle width | 945 mm – GL1800 (2001-2017) 905 mm – GL1800 DCT Airbag (2018+) 925 mm – GL1800 + Tour (2018+) |
| Motorcycle height | 1500 mm – GL1800 (2001-2005) 1525 mm – GL1800 (2006-2017) 1430 mm – GL1800 Tour (2018+) glass in down position 1555 mm – GL1800 Tour (2018+) glass in the upper position 1340 mm – GL1800 (2018+) glass in lower position 1445 mm – GL1800 (2018+) glass in upper position |
| Wheelbase | 1690 mm – GL1800 (2001-2017) 1695 mm – GL1800 (2018+) |
| Seat height | 740 mm – GL1800 (2001-2017) 745 mm – GL1800 (2018+) |
| Minimum ground clearance (clearance) | 125 mm – GL1800 (2001-2017) 130 mm – GL1800 (2018+) |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h | 4.1 sec |
| Maximum speed | 201 km/h |
| Gas tank capacity | 25.0 l – GL1800 (2001-2017) 21.0 l – GL1800 (2018+) |
| Motorcycle weight (curb) | 415 kg – GL1800 (2001-2005) 425 kg – GL1800 (2006-2010) 417 kg – GL1800 (2011-2017) 425 kg – GL1800 Airbag (2011-2017) 383 kg – GL1800 Airbag, DCT (2018+) 379 kg – GL1800 Tour (2018+) 365 kg – GL1800 (2018+) |
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