Honda ’ s luxurious Gold Wing Tour – a flagship completely reborn in 18YM – with radical weight reduction , double wishbone front suspension , brand-new , flat six-cylinder engine , glides into 22YM unchanged but wearing two stunning new paint options . The comprehensive spec . sheet includes 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT , 7-inch TFT screen , gyrocompass navigation , Apple CarPlay™ , Android Auto™ , electric screen , Smart Key operation , 4 riding modes , HSTC and Hill Start Assist – underlining its status as a flagbearer for new technology .
The Honda Gold Wing , since its introduction as a naked 1000cc machine in 1975 has always represented the ultimate in two-wheeled travel . And it ’ s a motorcycle that ’ s been very much on its own journey , growing in physical size and displacement over the decades , all the while creating an enduring and unrivalled reputation for luxury , quality and comfort .
For 18YM , in response to the evolution of demographics and the motorcycle market , it made a radical departure from what would have been a traditional update trajectory . The GL1800 Gold Wing * and Gold Wing ‘ Tour ’ took a new direction and , brand new from the wheelsup , became sleeker , lighter and more agile – very much a rider ’ s motorcycle – while adding a host of new features to cement the Gold Wing ’ s reputation as a technological flagship , including the option of 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission ( DCT ).
And , as a result , the Gold Wing Tour ’ s appeal became instantly broader , reaching out to a younger generation of motorcyclists that may have overlooked – or simply not been aware of – the previous incarnation . In 20YM , standard-fit LED fog lights , larger pillion grab handles plus improvements to suspension and slow speed manoeuvrability further complemented the evocative , flat six-cylinder engine beating at the heart of Honda ’ s premium tourer .
For 21YM , the Gold Wing Tour gained carrying capacity , improved pillion comfort and an audio upgrade . For 22YM , two stunning new colour options further cement its standalone desirability
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