Honda Gold Wing GL1800 vs Honda Gold Wing Premium Audio (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Gold Wing GL1800stacks up against the Honda Gold Wing Premium Audio. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Gold Wing GL1800Honda Gold Wing Premium Audio
Model year20152008
Price$19,599
Engine1832 cc1832 cc
Horsepower117 hp
Torque167 Nm
Seat height29 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity6.6 L6.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Combined 3-piston callipers, ABS, floating rotors and sintered metal pads Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Combined 3-piston calliper, ABS and sintered metal pads Single disc
Tires130/70-R18 / 180/60-R16 130/70-R18 / 180/60-R16

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

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

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: