2018 Honda Gold Wing launched at Rs. 26.85 lakh

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the 2018 Honda Gold Wing in India. The bike will be available in two variants – Gold Wing and Gold Wing Tour with prices starting from Rs. 26.85 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi). 

The 2018 Honda Gold Wing was unveiled back in October 2017. The bike has a wheelbase of 1,694 mm, while the seat height is set at 744 mm. The Gold Wing comes with a 21 litre fuel tank and its kerb weight is 378 kg.

The 2018 model gets a revised dash with a 7-inch LCD display with Apple CarPlay connectivity – a first on a motorcycle. It comes with an electronically adjustable windshield and full-LED headlights with auto-cancelling LED turn signals. The bodywork features air guiding ducts that channel air away from the rider. Storage options include two 30-litre saddlebags and an additional 50-litre topcase which is available on the Gold Wing Tour.

The 2018 Gold Wing is the world’s first bike to use a double-wishbone front suspension, while the rear gets an electronically adjustable shock absorber with 4 settings. It comes equipped with dual 320 mm front discs and a single 316 mm disc brake at the rear. ABS is standard while it also comes with a dual-combined braking system (D-CBS) which distributes braking forced to the front and rear wheels.

The new model is powered by a reworked 1,833cc, horizontally-opposed flat 6-cylinder engine which produces 125 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and a peak torque of 170 Nm @ 4,500 rpm. The engine is paired with Honda’s 3rd generation 7-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) which comes with a low-speed “walking” mode and a reverse gear.

The Gold Wing has throttle-by-wire (TBW) and has 4 riding modes – Tour, Sport, Econ and Rain that manage the Honda selectable torque control (HSTC) and suspension damping. Honda has also included a new Hills Start Assist function on the 2018 Gold Wing.

Other features include cruise control, smart key for ignition and luggage, idling stop/start and an integrated starter generator (ISG) for quieter start-ups.

Bookings will be handled only by Honda’s exclusive Wing World sales & service outlets in Delhi and Mumbai.