Honda Gold Wing

Features: The Gold Wing Tour gets all-LED treatment for the headlight and tail light units. The bike gets a huge 7-inch TFT full-colour display, which acts as a console alongside the two lit up analogue units and a small digital screen. Besides the fuel meter and speedometer, it also shows the outside air temperature, allows you to handle cruise control and also monitor the heater level. A USB flash drive plug-in and a Bluetooth headset are other ways to enjoy the ride while on the road and did we mention that it is the first motorcycle to get Apple Carplay? The bike is available in only one variant and gets Dual Clutch Transmission and an airbag as standard equipment.

Engine: The motorcycle is powered by a horizontally-opposed, liquid-cooled, 6-cylinder, 1833cc engine that gets aluminium cylinder sleeves with a shorter and stiffer crank. Overall, the engine is more compact and the starter and alternator are integrated into one unit. The motor produces 126PS of power at 5500rpm and 170Nm of torque at 4500rpm, which is 7PS and 3Nm more than what the earlier Gold Wing produced. The new Gold Wing also gets an all-new 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), which is unusual on motorcycles, as its something only seen in sports cars. All you need to do is shift gears by clicking the two buttons on the left switchgear. Besides this, the transmission setup doesn't just get a reverse gear but also a ‘Walking’ mode, enabling the ride to park the hefty tourer easily. Honda claims that the 2018 Gold Wing is the narrowest in its almost 4-decade long history. Suspension duties on the front is managed by a double wishbone unit, which is a pair of A-arms with a single shock and spring. Whereas the rear gets a monoshock damper. Braking is handled by 320mm disc brakes at the front and a 316mm disc at the rear. Both with combined ABS system. The front gets 18-inch wheel while the rear gets a smaller 16-inch wheel. The Honda Gold Wing’s Tour version weighs in at 379kg (kerb). The seat height stands at 745mm and the ground clearance is 130mm, which is at par with any other big tourer out there.

Rivals: The Honda Gold Wing Tour competes against the BMW K1600 B, Indian Roadmaster, and the Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special.

Variants: The Honda Gold Wing Tour is available in one variant and is priced at Rs 39.20 lakh ex-showroom Gurugram.

Honda has launched the 2022 Gold Wing Tour in India at Rs 39.20 lakh ex-showroom Gurugram. Honda has introduced the Dual Clutch Transmission and an airbag as standard equipment on the bike. To know more about the availability, specifications and other details, read our main story here.