Honda Gold Wing Airbag vs Honda GL1800 Luxury (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Gold Wing AirbagHonda GL1800 Luxury
Model year20162013
Price$30,599
Engine1832 cc1832 cc
Horsepower117 hp
Torque167 Nm
Seat height29 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity6.6 L6.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. C-ABS, three-piston calipersDouble disc. CBS three-piston caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. C-ABS, three-piston calipersSingle disc. CBS three-piston caliper
Tires130/70-R18 / 180/60-R16 130/70-R18 / 180/60-R16

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

Picking between the Honda Gold Wing Airbag and the Honda GL1800 Luxury usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Gold Wing Airbag brings 117 hp, while the Honda GL1800 Luxury 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: