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Since the sound system was also improved, you may now ride off into the sunset as you play your favorite tunes and look good doing it!
Back in 2018, Honda delighted the realm of two-wheeled beasts with the revival of a name that’s found a very special place in riders’ hearts during the previous century. As such, the beloved GL1800 Gold Wing was reborn as a “sleeker, lighter and more agile” machine, featuring a selection of modern characteristics that’ll soothe just about any moto-loving petrolhead’s soul.
Besides performing like a boss and offering unrivaled comfort during extended rides, this impressive piece of Japanese machinery earns some serious points in the tech department. You will find a 7-inch TFT screen, gyrocompass navigation, and no fewer than four riding modes, as well as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a Hill Start Assist function, to name just a few of the things that Honda’s revered colossus brings to the table.
For the European market, the 2021MY GL1800 Gold Wing brings about some tasty upgrades to further enhance the customers’ experience. As if the bike’s audio system wasn’t already tasty enough, Honda decided to step things up by fitting a new set of high-definition speakers for good measure. I mean, we all love to play some tunes while cruising around, so top sound quality is much appreciated!
Additionally, the upcoming tourer will also receive a new color scheme that Honda refers to as ‘Pearl Deep Mud Grey’. It incorporates a handsome two-tone grey base and orange accents, which can be found on the tail, front fender, gas tank, and even the engine covers. To be quite frank, we think it looks awesome.
In terms of the powertrain, this bad boy hosts the same liquid-cooled SOHC flat-six as its predecessors. The mill prides itself with a four-valve-per-cylinder head and a gargantuan displacement of 1,833cc. At around 5,500 rpm, this nasty animal is capable of summoning as much as 125 hp, while a vicious torque output of up to 125 pound-feet (170 Nm) will be supplied at 4,500 revs. A six-speed gearbox comes as a standard feature, but one may also opt for a higher-spec seven-speed DCT (dual-clutch transmission).
At this time, pricing remains unclear for some European markets, but we do know the base Gold Wing will be priced at $23,900 (MSRP) in the United States, while UK customers will be able to purchase their own for £22,849. On the other hand, that juicy DCT will have these prices jump to $25,100 and £24,299 respectively.
Besides performing like a boss and offering unrivaled comfort during extended rides, this impressive piece of Japanese machinery earns some serious points in the tech department. You will find a 7-inch TFT screen, gyrocompass navigation, and no fewer than four riding modes, as well as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a Hill Start Assist function, to name just a few of the things that Honda’s revered colossus brings to the table.
For the European market, the 2021MY GL1800 Gold Wing brings about some tasty upgrades to further enhance the customers’ experience. As if the bike’s audio system wasn’t already tasty enough, Honda decided to step things up by fitting a new set of high-definition speakers for good measure. I mean, we all love to play some tunes while cruising around, so top sound quality is much appreciated!
Additionally, the upcoming tourer will also receive a new color scheme that Honda refers to as ‘Pearl Deep Mud Grey’. It incorporates a handsome two-tone grey base and orange accents, which can be found on the tail, front fender, gas tank, and even the engine covers. To be quite frank, we think it looks awesome.
In terms of the powertrain, this bad boy hosts the same liquid-cooled SOHC flat-six as its predecessors. The mill prides itself with a four-valve-per-cylinder head and a gargantuan displacement of 1,833cc. At around 5,500 rpm, this nasty animal is capable of summoning as much as 125 hp, while a vicious torque output of up to 125 pound-feet (170 Nm) will be supplied at 4,500 revs. A six-speed gearbox comes as a standard feature, but one may also opt for a higher-spec seven-speed DCT (dual-clutch transmission).
At this time, pricing remains unclear for some European markets, but we do know the base Gold Wing will be priced at $23,900 (MSRP) in the United States, while UK customers will be able to purchase their own for £22,849. On the other hand, that juicy DCT will have these prices jump to $25,100 and £24,299 respectively.
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