Honda Gold Wing GL1800 suspension setup and specs

Honda Gold Wing GL1800, 2001 to 2017: adjustable rear preload, 740 mm (29.1 in) seat height, 140 mm of front suspension travel, 41 psi cold rear tire pressure, 362 kg (798 lb).

Model years covered: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Honda.

2001–2017 Honda Gold Wing GL1800
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Honda Gold Wing GL1800

2001–2017 · touring · 1832 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel140 mm (5.5 in)
Rear suspension travel104 mm (4.1 in)
Fork diameter45 mm (1.8 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo41 psi · 2.8 bar
Front tire130/70-18
Rear tire180/60-16

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1690 mm (66.5 in)
Rake29.2°
Trail109 mm (4.3 in)
Seat height740 mm (29.1 in)
Weight362 kg (798 lb) dry
Front brakeDual hydraulic disc (linked CBS)
Rear brakeSingle hydraulic disc (linked CBS)

Other Honda Gold Wing GL1800 generations: 2018 onwards

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