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CBR600F3, the Gold Wing becomes a dynamic sensation. In Aoki-san’ s words: " My job is to add more fun factor, to build a Gold Wing with the kind of acceleration and handling people normally associate with sporting machines."
Alternative engines are tested but ultimately rejected and in 2001 the GL1800 is launched. The bike’ s horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine is mounted in a box-section aluminium frame for superb road holding, handling and stability. In the course of the bike’ s development no less than 20 technological innovations are patented.
2006: Industry-first airbag The 2006 model introduced initially in the USA featured and the world’ s first airbag on a production motorcycle, as well as revised taillights and instrument panel.
2011: New styling
The Gold Wing receives a new look under the styling concept of“ majestic aggression”. The vitality and excitement of the bike’ s handling and performance are reflected in looks that are at once elegant, imposing and dynamic. Luggage capacity is increased to 150 litres and a new six speaker audio system offers multiple connectivity options.
motorcycle with Bagger styling, big on excitement and flair.
2014: Gold Wing F6C A third machine takes the Gold Wing name. Low, mean and muscular, the Gold Wing F6C injected a jolt of adrenaline into the power cruiser arena.
2018: GL1800 Gold Wing
Brand new from the wheels-up, the 2018YM Gold Wing featured an all-new engine and frame, designed in unison to optimise packaging and maximise rider enjoyment.
Depending on the variant, up to 48kg was saved compared to the previous generation. An all-new link fork front suspension arrangement allowed the engine to be moved further forward and provide highquality suspension control and front-end stability. The redesigned flat six-cylinder engine was optimised for size, but still delivered an avalanche of torque and power, and featured throttle by wire control, transferred to the road by a new six-speed manual, or seven-speed Dual Clutch Transmission( DCT). New features like the Smart Key system, Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth connectivity brought even more convenience.
2013: Gold Wing F6B The custom-styled Valkyrie( 1996-2003) and unique, limited edition Rune( 2003) – both sold in the USA – had used the Gold Wing engine. In 2013, the Gold Wing family gains a true second member with the stripped out, long and low Gold Wing F6B: a unique custom-touring
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