2008GOLD WING

THE GOLD WING DIFFERENCE Honda revolution-

ized the world of motorcycle travel when we intro-

duced our very first Gold Wing® in 1975. And we’ve

never looked back. The GL1200 in 1984, the

aluminum-framed six-cylinder GL1500 in 1988, and

the state-of-the-art GL1800 in 2001. When it’s your

dream, don’t settle for anything less.

2008IT’S TIME TO START LIVING THE DREAM.

A little time off. The open road, and the freedom

to explore it. Go ahead, get out the map book. Put

the newspaper on hold. Find someone to water

the plants. It’ll all still be there when you get back.

Concentrate on what counts. The smells. The

tastes. The experiences. Living. Now, take that

trip. On a Honda Gold Wing.

THE ULTIMATE TOURING MACHINE From Route 66 to the Alcan Highway, from the Rocky

Mountains to the Eastern Seaboard, one motorcycle is known as the world’s ultimate touring

machine—Honda’s spectacular Gold Wing. Smooth, fast, powerful, comfortable and reliable,

it offers impeccable handling. Years of refinement have brought the Gold Wing to where it is

today. No wonder the Gold Wing has been one of Cycle World’s ten best bikes 17 times!

The Gold Wing incorporates some great fundamentals: our fuel-injected 1832cc six-cylinder

engine, a light and strong aluminum frame, shaft final drive, wind-tunnel-designed full-cover-

age bodywork, and a fully integrated sound system. But there’s much, much more.

IT ALL STARTS WITH THE ENGINE Every Honda

Gold Wing is built around the best touring engine

the motorcycling world has ever seen: our 1832cc

horizontally opposed six-cylinder powerhouse.

Exceptionally smooth. Unbelievably strong. Legend-

ary in its reliability. In short, the perfect engine for

a touring bike. The inherent balance that a six offers

is one big reason the Gold Wing runs so smoothly.

The gearbox spins opposite the crank’s rotation,

balancing the crankshaft’s torque. A proven per-

former, it will take you wherever you want to go.

PREMIUM AUDIO Part of

every new 2008 Gold Wing.

We add rear speakers, a pair

of front tweeters, a powerful

tuner and a separate amp.

ABS Anti- lock brakes can

be a big help in making

controlled stops in less than

ideal conditions.

NAVIGATION The exclusive

Honda Satellite-Linked

Navigation System™ is the

best on two wheels. Take the

hassle out of travel.

COMFORT Heated grips,

a heated seat and passenger

backrest, and adjustable

warm-air ducts for your feet.

It doesn’t get any better.

AIRBAG Four sensors are incorporated into the Gold

Wing’s fork for the earliest possible detection of a frontal

impact. This industry-first fully integrated rider airbag is

available exclusively on the Gold Wing.

FOUR GREAT OPTION PACKAGES Honda’s Gold Wing has stood apart from every other touring motorcycle for a long time.

But now it stands out even further. You can choose your Gold Wing with one of four great packages: Premium Audio;

Premium Audio plus Comfort and Navigation*; Premium Audio plus Comfort, Navigation and ABS; and Premium Audio, Comfort,

Navigation, ABS and our exclusive Airbag. Your Honda Dealer can detail them all for you, but it nets out like this: You can

specifi cally tailor your new Gold Wing to the kind of riding you do and to the degree of luxury you and your passenger enjoy.

Don’t think of the Gold Wing as just a motorcycle. Think of it as a traveling partner that’s going to enrich your life, make every

trip an adventure, and fi ll your life with memories.

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Model

Engine

Bore & stroke

Compression ratio

Fuel system

Ignition

Transmission

Final drive

Front suspension

Rear suspension

Front brakes

Rear brake

Front tire

Rear tire

Wheelbase

Seat height

Curb weight**

Fuel capacity

Feature packages

Colors

GL1800

1832cc SOHC liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder

74.0 x 71.0mm

9.8:1

PGM-FI with automatic choke

Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping

Five-speed with overdrive, plus electric reverse

Shaft

45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system; 5.5-inch travel

Pro Arm single-sided swingarm with Pro-Link;® electronically

controlled spring-preload adjustment with two memory

presets; 4.1-inch travel

Dual full-fl oating 296mm discs with LBS three-piston

calipers (optional ABS)

Single ventilated 316mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper

(optional ABS)

130/70R-18

180/60R-16

66.5 inches

29.1 inches

886 lbs to 926 lbs

6.6 gallons

Premium Audio;

Premium Audio/Comfort/Navigation;

Premium Audio/Comfort/Navigation/ABS;

Premium Audio/Comfort/Navigation/ABS/Airbag

Metallic Red, Pearl White, Titanium, Black, Dark Red Metallic

CHROME FRONT DISC

COVERS The best way yet

to dress up your ‘Wing.

PASSENGER ARMRESTS

Show your passenger

you care. Especially nice

on long rides.

TRUNK SPOILER W/ BRAKE

LIGHT Color-matched to

each Gold Wing for a

perfectly integrated look.

SIX-DISC CD CHANGER

What’s a road trip without

musical accompaniment?

FOGLIGHTS These not

only look great, but you’ll

love the way they work.

CHROME WINDSCREEN

GARNISH Our biggest

chrome feature.

GOLD WING

Honda Genuine Accessories(partial list, over 50 available)

Titanium Dark Red Metallic

BlackPearl WhiteMetallic Red

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT At Honda, we believe

in performance and leadership. That’s why we’re taking a

leadership position when it comes to the environment, in our products

and in all other aspects of our business as well. For more information

visit powersports.honda.com/the_story/environment.

PROGRAMS THAT PERFORM There’s more to your new Honda

Gold Wing than all its great features. Just log on to powersports.

honda.com and you’ll discover all the great programs available to you,

including things like the Honda Rider’s Club of America,® financing, rider

training and extended warranty coverage.

BE A RESPONSIBLE RIDER Remember, always wear a helmet, eye

protection and protective clothing whenever you ride. Never ride under

the influence of drugs or alcohol, and never use the street as a racetrack.

Inspect your motorcycle before riding and read your owner’s manual.

Check your HRCA® guide or the HRCA website (hrca.honda.com)

concerning reimbursement through the Honda Rider’s Club of

America for MSF rider training. Obey the law, use common sense,

respect the rights of others when you ride, and make sure you have a

proper license when riding on public roads. Operating your motorcycle

with a modified engine, exhaust system or noise-control system may be

illegal. For more information visit powersports.honda.com.

Specifi cations, programs and availability subject to change without notice. See your Honda Dealer for details on all programs.

All specifi cations in this brochure—including colors, warranty terms, HRCA, etc.—apply only to models sold and registered

in the United States. *See owner’s manual concerning navigation-system use while riding. **Includes all standard equipment,

required fl uids and a full tank of fuel–ready to ride. Gold Wing,® Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System,™ Pro-Link,® Honda

Genuine Accessories,™ Honda Rider’s Club of America,® HRCA® and Performance First™ are trademarks of Honda Motor Co.,

Ltd. ©2007 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (8/07) Printed in the U.S.A.

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