Goldwing

INTRODUCING THE GOLDWING

The Goldwing remains Honda's most pristine touring model with its unique ability to make long-distance travel a truly rewarding and enjoyable experience. Launched as the GL1000 in 1975 its horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine was not only physically different, it felt very different with a silky output perfect for long days in the saddle. A six-cylinder, 1500cc overhaul in 1987 saw the Goldwing once again state its intent and purpose to benchmark the ultimate touring machine. Over 40 years of development has moulded the new-generation Goldwing, a superb touring experience for rider and passenger.

DOUBLE-WALL EXHAUST PIPES

You may think this is just for cosmetics, but on a hot day single-wall exhaust pipes can throw off a lot of heat. The Goldwing's twin-wall design keeps things cooler. Plus, this is the best sounding Goldwing we've ever built!

POWERFUL ENGINE

The horizontally-opposed, 1,833cc six-cylinder engine punches out an arm-tugging 170Nm of torque@ 5,500rpm - it's the heart of the Honda Goldwing. The Goldwing's engine uses a four-valve, which is also a big part of the Gold Wing's superior fuel efficiency.

SMART KEY

Your new Goldwing 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. An "answer back" feature lets you find your bike in the dark or in crowded rally parking.

CRUISE CONTROL

The Goldwing was one of the first touring bikes to offer Cruise Control and with our stellar throttle-by-wire system, it's better than ever.

TRUNK

The combined capacity between the trunk and saddlebag is 110 litres, plenty to hold what you need for a weekend away. Accessories include an integrated brake light, an auto-on interior light and a luggage rack.

TURN SIGNALS

You'll notice that the Goldwing's front turn signals are integrated into the rear-view mirrors and use three LEDs each. The rear LED turn signals are built into the tail- and brake-light assembly for a clean, integrated look. Best of all, they're self-cancelling.

LOW SPEED REVERSE

Available on the Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT and ES models, this is the transmission of the future. Inside, it's as tough as a conventional manual, with steel gears throughout. You can let it shift for you, or paddle shifters in the manual mode give you full control. Four settings (Drive, Sport 1, 2, and 3) let you pick what's right for your riding conditions.

HONDA SELECTABLE TOURQUE CONTROL

On our Goldwing Tour models, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) constantly monitors your bike's rear-wheel speed and adjusts torque instantly. It's a great feature when riding in the rain, on sandy, gritty roads, over wet leaves, or anywhere else where surface conditions can compromise traction.

HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE

Ever have to scroll through some abstract menu to access a feature on your electronic device? You'll find plenty of simple, dedicated switches and controls on your Goldwing's handlebars, ergonomically placed, which give you simple, intuitive control inputs that zero out frustration. There is also a centralized control knob in the console similar to modern autos.

COLOUR

The Goldwing in Matte Majestic Silver Metallic

ENGINE
ENGINE TYPE	1833cc, liquid-cooled 4-stroke, horizontally opposed 6-cylinder (F6)
BORE & STROKE	73 x 73mm
COMPRESSION RATIO	10.5:1
STARTER	Electric
TRANSMISSION	7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission
FINAL DRIVE	Shaft

FRAME
DIMENSIONS (LxWxH)	2,475mm x 905mm x 1340 (low screen) 1445 (high)
WHEELBASE	1,695mm
SEAT HEIGHT	745mm
GROUND CLEARANCE	130mm
FUEL CAPACITY	21L
KERB WEIGHT	364kg

TYRES
FRONT	130/70R - 18 inch
REAR	180/60R - 16 inch

SUSPENSION
FRONT	Double wishbone
REAR	Single - shock

BRAKES
FRONT	2x 320mm discs, Anti-lock Braking System
REAR	1x 316mm disc, Anti-lock Braking System

NOTES
COLOUR	Matte Majestic Silver Metallic