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The Honda Goldwing Motorcycle Model GL 1800 was announced in 2001. The official unveiling was done in August, 2000, but it was introduced officially only in 2001. Honda is the pride of Japan and it has revised its earlier design of the Goldwing totally and brought its redesigned look to the world. Goldwing has become the flagship touring model of Honda Motorcycles. The engine is much bigger and provides a sporty look to the machine. As per the magazine test riders GL1500 crossed the ‘performance envelope’ and advised that Goldwing also maintained the same weight as Honda Goldwing GL1500.

By listening to the suggestions of customers, a new alloy frame was built by Honda, comprising of 31 parts, in comparison to models 130. The frame was stiffer than the earlier model. It was also combined with a bigger engine at 1832 cc’s This resulted in a lower weight of Goldwing Gl1800 that is 40lbs less than Goldwing Gl1500. The GL1800 Goldwing Motorcycle is basically a big comfy touring bike. This model has a complete new look to it, and it looks more as a sporty, long distance machine. It was designed especially to attract youth and also its existing Honda Goldwing customers.

The added attraction to the Goldwing is that fuel injection and ABS brakes option that has been included. This has been overdue in the six cylinder model. Slight and slim body work has made this Goldwing model a design of the century. Honda has made a bigger seat that is especially comfortable. A larger pillion space has also been created. It maintained the same seat height and same wheel diameter as the earlier Honda Goldwings. The tires are wider now and Instead of Dunlop, Bridgestone tires were used. Honda’s special efforts resulted in this Goldwing model to meet the hopes and aspirations of its customers.

A lot of praise was showered on the new model Goldwing by many magazine test riders worldwide. It became more popular and famous because the GL1800 Goldwing has become more practical than its earlier models. This can be put to every day use and not only as a pleasure vehicle to be used on weekends. Honda, because of their untiring efforts made this Goldwing model great. There are many Accessories available for the Honda Goldwing and are marketed right here online on this website. An amazing 51 items were offered from Honda line especially for GL1800 Goldwing to surpass its earlier Goldwings. The Honda Goldwing has turned out to be a bottomless pit for some people having lots of cash in their pockets to spend on accessories. The Goldwing GL 1800 model offers three new colors. Now Goldwing is also available with ABS brakes. Now the pulse rotor is also replaced on the Goldwing GL 1800 model and the kill switch has been fixed to make Honda Goldwings on top again.