The 2001 GL1800 was the first new model in 13 years. The engine was for this model increased to 1832 cc, and fuel injected. At the same time, the weight of the bike decreased from that of the GL1500. This was done by making the frame out of high-strength aluminum. This was an extruded frame, and was composed of only 31 individual parts (almost half the number of the previous frame).A recall was announced on the aluminum frame after many frames were found to have cracked and failed due to insufficient welding. This deficiency was corrected in the 2004 model year.
ABS braking was an option, added because of the increased power of the new engine (from 74 KW to 87 KW).
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