THE GOLD-MEDAL PERFORMANCE TOURER
THE GOLD-MEDAL PERFORMANCE TOURER
Olympic athletes may run and swim the same distances, or throw the same discus, or skate on the same ice. But somehow, they just keep getting better and better. And that's exactly what you'll see with Honda's Gold Wing. Sure, it's the bike that started the modern touring revolution way back in 1975. But with every generation, it's more comfortable, better handling, smoother. A technology leader since day one, today's Gold Wing offers features like a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission and Apple CarPlayTM. And for 2020, we're happy to announce that fog lights are now standard equipment on all Gold Wing Tour models.
The latest generation of Gold Wings are champions in every measure of the term. Why not ride one and start setting your own personal bests?
COMFORT
• ELECTRIC WINDSCREEN: You'll notice a couple of things about the Gold Wing's windscreen. First, it's electrically controlled, moving both up and down over an 4.9-inch range for the Gold Wing Tour (4.1 inches for the Gold Wing) as well as changing its angle as it raises and lowers.
• FAIRING: Back in the 1980s, the Gold Wing was the first bike to introduce full-coverage fairings as original equipment, and this latest one is one of our best. It offers excellent wind and weather protection, yet is trimmer and more aerodynamic than our previous models. It also flows more air through refined ducting, helping keep you cooler on hot summer days.
• RIDER / PASSENGER LOCATION: The shorter engine and innovative front suspension let us move the rider farther forward, enhancing the bike's handling and making you feel more connected to the motorcycle's steering axis.
ELECTRONICS
• TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS): Correct tire inflation is a necessity for safe, economical motorcycling. And it's especially critical with a touring bike, because of the varying loads.
• ADVANCED METERS: The Gold Wing's cockpit meters are information central. In addition to the basics like vehicle and engine speed, loading configuration, ride mode, fuel level, engine temperature and dual tripmeters, you can also monitor outside air temperature, cruise control speed, heater levels and even selected apps linked through CarPlay® on an Apple® iPhone®.
• APPLE CARPLAY™ INTEGRATION: A first for the motorcycle industry!
ENGINEERING
• THROTTLE BY WIRE: The 2020 Gold Wing's throttle-by-wire system enables features like the bike's four ride modes and our exclusive Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), available on our Gold Wing Tour models.
• HILL START ASSIST: Both the Gold Wing and Gold Wing Tour models feature Hill Start Assist (HSA). This feature momentarily holds your motorcycle's position on inclines after you've released the brakes and before you apply the throttle, eliminating any roll-back drama.
• SMART KEY: Your new Gold Wing features an electronic smart key. When the key is in close proximity (say, in your jacket pocket), you can just hop on, press a button, and ride off.
HANDLING
• DOUBLE WISHBONE FRONT SUSPENSION: One glance and your attention will immediately go to the Gold Wing's radical, Honda-engineered double-wishbone front suspension.
• FRAME: This latest generation all-aluminum frame is significantly lighter and more compact than previous editions.
• SWING ARM / REAR SUSPENSION: Using our proprietary single-sided Pro Arm® design, the aluminum swingarm still houses the Gold Wing's shaft drive.
PERFORMANCE
• ENGINE: The Gold Wing's horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine is famously smooth and powerful. The latest version is an 1833cc design that's over 13 pounds lighter than the previous generation (more than 8 pounds for the DCT versions).
• ALUMINUM CYLINDER SLEEVES: High-strength aluminum cylinder sleeves help reduce weight, increase cooling efficiency, and reduce engine length. The 73mm cylinder bore and short, high-strength crankshaft also help make the engine more compact.
• UNICAM CYLINDER HEAD DESIGN: The Gold Wing's engine uses four-valve, Unicam® cylinder head design. That improves engine performance and power, and also contributes to the engine's weight reduction from its previous generation.
WARRANTY:
Three Years - Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited; Up to 8 years extended coverage available with Honda Protection Plan
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