Honda GL1800 Luxury vs Honda Gold Wing Premium Audio (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda GL1800 Luxurystacks up against the Honda Gold Wing Premium Audio. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda GL1800 LuxuryHonda Gold Wing Premium Audio
Model year20132008
Price$19,599
Engine1832 cc1832 cc
Seat height29 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity6.6 L6.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. CBS three-piston caliperDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. CBS three-piston caliperSingle disc
Tires130/70-R18 / 180/60-R16 130/70-R18 / 180/60-R16

Honda GL1800 Luxury vs Honda Gold Wing Premium Audio — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda GL1800 Luxury and the Honda Gold Wing Premium Audio usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda GL1800 Luxury brings its published horsepower, while the Honda Gold Wing Premium Audio counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: