Honda Gl1000 Goldwing vs Honda Gl1800 Goldwing
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Gl1000 Goldwing vs Honda Gl1800 Goldwing. Honda Gl1000 Goldwing: 80 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 266 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Gl1800 Goldwing: 126 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 383 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model with DCT and airbag) weight, top speed 180 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Gl1000 Goldwing
Honda Gl1800 Goldwing
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
126 hp
Torque (Nm)
86 Nm
170 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
266 kg
383 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
80 hp @ 7,500 rpm
126 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
86 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
170 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
180 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
Weight
266 kg (wet/curb weight)
383 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model with DCT and airbag)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
6.4 L/100km (approximately 15.6 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Gl1000 Goldwing
7.5/10
"A rewarding classic, but only buy a fully sorted, documented example."
Pros
+Silky flat-four engine
+Legendary low centre gravity
+Strong enthusiast parts network
Cons
−Four carbs cause headaches
−Electrical gremlins everywhere
−Age demands constant vigilance
Honda Gl1800 Goldwing
9.0/10
"The used bike market's most sensible luxury touring purchase, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof flat-six reliability
+Cavernous integrated storage
+Exceptional long-haul comfort
Cons
−Brutal low-speed maneuverability
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Tip-overs devastate resale value
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