The 2004 Honda GLX1800 Gold Wing is a motorcycle that features a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, opposed boxer six-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1832cc. The engine has a compression ratio of 9.8:1 and is equipped with PGM-FI electronic fuel injection and computer-controlled digital ignition. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 86 kW/118 hp at 5500 rpm and a maximum torque of 167 Nm/17.03 kgf-m/120.9 lb-ft at 4000 rpm.
The Honda GLX1800 Gold Wing has a hydraulic clutch and a 5-speed transmission with a shaft final drive. The front suspension is a 45mm fork with an anti-dive system, while the rear suspension is a Pro-Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link, electronically controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets. The motorcycle has a ground clearance of 125mm/4.9in, and the dry weight is 362kg/799lbs, while the wet weight is 406-421kg/895-928lbs(depending on specification level).
It has front brakes consisting of two 296mm discs with three-piston calipers and a single 316mm disc with a three-piston caliper for the rear brakes. The front and rear tyres are 130/70 R18 and 180/60 R16 respectively. The motorcycle’s dimensions are as follows, Length 2630mm/103.5in, width 945mm/37.2in, and height 1455mm/57.2in. The wheelbase is 1689mm/66.5in, while the seat height is 740mm/29.1in, and the fuel capacity is 25 litres/6.6gal.
Overall, the Honda GLX1800 Gold Wing is a large touring motorcycle that offers a comfortable ride with its smooth six-cylinder engine, adjustable suspension, and spacious seating position.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda GLX 1800 Gold Wing
| Year | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC, 2-valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1832 cc / 111.8 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 74 x 71 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Induction | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection, 40mm throttle bore with automatic choke |
| Ignition | Computer controlled digital |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 86 kW /118 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 167 Nm / 17.03 kgf-m / 120.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Clutch | Hydraulic |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.375 (38/16) / 2nd 1.454 (32/22) / 3rd 1.068 (31/29) / 4th 0.843 (27/32) 5th 0.686 (24/35) |
| Front Suspension | 45mm fork with anti-dive system |
| Front Wheel Travel | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension | Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link: electronically controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 104 mm / 4.1 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 296 mm discs, 3 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 316 mm disc, 3 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 130/70 R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/60 R16 |
| Rake | 29.15 degrees |
| Trail | 109mm / 4.3 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2630 mm / 103.5 in Width 945 mm / 37.2 in Height 1455 mm / 57.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1689 mm / 66.5 in |
| Seat Height | 740 mm / 29.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 362 kg / 799 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 406 – 421 kg / 895 – 928 lbs (depending on specification level) |
| Fuel Capacity | 25 Liters / 6.6 gal |
