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Honda GL18B Motorcycles

2007 GL18b Gold Wing Airbag

  • Overview: With its unrivaled combination of power, luxury and sporting capability, the 1832cc Gold Wing continually redefines the touring class. New for 2007, the airbag-equipped model is the greatest revolution in motorcycle technology since the introduction of the Gold Wing itself. It’s in a class of its own.
  • Engine Type1832cc SOHC liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder
  • Bore and Stroke74.0mm x 71.0mm
  • Compression Ratio9.8:1
  • Valve TrainSOHC; two valves per cylinder
  • CarburetionProgrammed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with automatic choke
  • IgnitionComputer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
  • TransmissionFive-speed including overdrive, plus electric reverse
  • Final DriveShaft
  • Front Suspension45.0mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 5.5-inch travel
  • Rear SuspensionPro-Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with computer-controlled spring-preload adjustment with two memory presets; 4.1-inch travel
  • Front BrakesDual full-floating 296.0mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers
  • Rear BrakeSingle ventilated 316.0mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper (optional ABS)
  • Front Tire130/70R-18
  • Rear Tire180/60R-16
  • Rake29.15 degrees
  • Trail109.0mm (4.3 inches)
  • Wheelbase66.5 inches
  • Seat Height29.1 inches
  • Dry Weight860 pounds
  • Fuel Capacity6.6 gallons
  • Colors:
    • Metallic Black
    • Metallic Silver
    • Dark Orange Metallic
    • Dark Red Metallic
    • Dark Blue Metallic
  • Model IDGL18B
  • 3 yearsTransferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.

2008 GL18b Gold Wing Airbag

  • Overview: It’s only natural that a revolutionary machine such as the Gold Wing should never rest on its laurels, striving instead to redefine its class at every opportunity. The Gold Wing set yet another industry benchmark by introducing production motorcycling’s first-ever Airbag System. Proof once again that when it comes to touring, the Gold Wing stands alone at the top.
  • Engine Type1832cc SOHC liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder
  • Bore and Stroke74.0mm x 71.0mm
  • Compression Ratio9.8:1
  • Valve TrainSOHC; two valves per cylinder
  • InductionProgrammed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with automatic choke
  • IgnitionComputer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
  • TransmissionFive-speed including overdrive, plus electric reverse
  • Final DriveShaft
  • Front Suspension45.0mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 5.5-inch travel
  • Rear SuspensionPro-Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with computer-controlled spring-preload adjustment with two memory presets; 4.1-inch travel
  • Front BrakesDual full-floating 296.0mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers
  • Rear BrakeSingle ventilated 316.0mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper (optional ABS)
  • Front Tire130/70R-18
  • Rear Tire180/60R-16
  • Rake29.15 degrees
  • Trail109.0mm (4.3 inches)
  • Wheelbase66.5 inches
  • Seat Height29.1 inches
  • Curb WeightTBD
  • Fuel Capacity6.6 gallons
  • Colors:
    • Black
    • Titanium
    • Pearl White
    • Metallic Red
    • Dark Red Metallic
  • Model IDGL18B
  • 3 yearsTransferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.