| Attribute | Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing 2002 × | Yamaha Road Star Silverado 2006 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2002 | 2006 |
| Make | Honda | Yamaha |
| Model | Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing | Yamaha Road Star Silverado |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor. 40mm Mikuni CV w/throttle position sensor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,832 | 1,670 |
| Power (kw) | 87 | - |
| Cooling system | - | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 167 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 97 |
| Stroke (mm) | 71 | 113 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed with reverse | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | - | Digital TCI |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | 43 mm telescopic fork. Adjustable preload |
| Rear suspension | - | Single shock, link-type |
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 316 | 320 |
| Frame type | - | Wet plate |
| Front tyre | 130/70-R18 63H | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 180/60-R16 74H | 150/80-16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 105 | 109 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,690 | 1,689 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 363 | 323 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2397 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,455 | 1,501 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,635 | 2,499 |
| Overall width (mm) | 945 | 980 |
| Seat height (mm) | 740 | 709 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 125 | 145 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 3 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 16 | 20.06 |