Honda GLX1800 Gold Wing (2004)

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

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