Comparisons / Comparison of Honda GL1800 Gold Wing 2012 and Honda VTX1800N 2011

Comparison of Honda GL1800 Gold Wing 2012 and Honda VTX1800N 2011 [S]ave

Attribute
Honda GL1800 Gold Wing 2012
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Honda VTX1800N 2011
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General
Production from (year)20122011
MakeHondaHonda
ModelHonda GL1800 Gold WingHonda VTX1800N
CategoryTouringCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeSix cylinder boxer, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder23
Fuel systemInjection. Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)Injection. PGM-FI with automatic choke
Engine details-52° V-twin
Displacement (cm³)1,8321,795
Fuel consumption (l/100km)6.53-
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveShaft drive (cardan)Shaft drive (cardan)
Bore (mm)74101
Stroke (mm)71112
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Greenhouse gases151.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Emission detailsMeets current CARB and EPA standards.Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mappingDigital, two spark plugs per cylinder
Compression9.8:19.0:1
Chassis
Front suspension45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system.45mm inverted fork
Rear suspensionPro-Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with computer-controlled spring-preload adjustment with two memory presetsDual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability
Front brakesDouble disc. Anti-lock brakingDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)316316
Front tyre130/70-R18150/80-R17
Rear tyre180/60-R16180/70-R16
Front wheel travel (mm)140130
Rear wheel travel (mm)10499
Trail (mm)109163
Rake (fork angle) (degree)29.232
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • metallic black
  • metallic red
  • metallic titanium
  • pearl yellow
  • black
  • black/black custom art
  • dark orange metallic
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6891,715
Kerb weight (kg)406364.7
Seat height (mm)739696
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)24.9820.06



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