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Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing F6B - [2013]
This edition of the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing F6B is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja and the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion Edition.This particular Honda GL 1800 has a 1832cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Boxer Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Boxer engine, Touring style motorbike includes the Norton Commander Rotary - [1991]
The 2013 GL 1800 shares its Boxer engine and Touring style configuration with the likes of the 1991 Norton Commander Rotary and the 1990 Norton Commander Police. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GL 1800's Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the No rows returned.
Weighing in at 410 kgs (903 lbs) this makes the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing F6B in the same weight category as the 2019 Kawasaki VN 1700 Vulcan Vaquero or the 2019 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 90 T, give or take 50kg.
The 2013 Honda GL 1800 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC - [2025]
In terms of power the 1832cc 12 valve Boxer 6 cylinder engine produces 118 bhp (87 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 123.1 lb-ft (167.0 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2023 Buell-EBR 1190 Hammerhead [101.6 lb-ft (137.7 Nm) @ 8200 rpm] and the 2022 Norton V4SV 1200 [99.5 lb-ft (134.9 Nm) @ 9000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda GL 1800 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1983 Yamaha TT 600 DOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2013 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing F6B.
The 2013 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing F6B has a Power to weight ratio of 287.8 bhp per ton and 300.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 GL 1800 competing with the 1983 Yamaha TT 600 DOHC [312.5 bhp\ton] and the 1986 Kawasaki KDX 200 Single Cylinder [312.5 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda GL 1800 generating around 300.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2020 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports [325.2 lb-ft per ton] and the 2022 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports [325.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 12.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 13.1 secs, this makes the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing F6B similar in acceleration to the 2017 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing F6B (12.8 secs) and the 2015 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing F6B Deluxe (12.8 secs). This Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing F6B also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2013 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing F6B and the 2015 Yamaha Tracer 900
When talking about the performance of the 2013 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing F6B on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2015 Yamaha Tracer 900 (0 secs) and the 1992 Kawasaki ZZR 400 DOHC (0 secs).
The 2013 version of the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing F6B has a maximum speed of 140mph.
Top Speed of the 2013 GL 1800 equals the 2019 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2013 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing F6B then how about a 2019 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 (151 mph) and the 2017 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 (151 mph).
Kawasaki KX 500 Single Cylinder
Engine Capacity: 499 cc
Top Speed: 85 mph
Quarter Mile: 11.7 secs @ 0 mph
