Honda Gold Wing Audio Comfort vs Honda Gold Wing GL1800 (2017)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Gold Wing Audio ComfortHonda Gold Wing GL1800
Model year20172015
Price$23,999
Engine1832 cc1832 cc
Horsepower118 hp117 hp
Torque167 Nm167 Nm
Seat height29 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity6.6 L6.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating discs. CBS three-piston calipersDouble disc. Combined 3-piston callipers, ABS, floating rotors and sintered metal pads
Rear brakesSingle disc. CBS three-piston calipers.Single disc. Combined 3-piston calliper, ABS and sintered metal pads
Tires130/70-18 / 180/60-16 130/70-R18 / 180/60-R16

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

Picking between the Honda Gold Wing Audio Comfort and the Honda Gold Wing GL1800 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Gold Wing Audio Comfort brings 118 hp, while the Honda Gold Wing GL1800 counters with 117 hp.

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: