When Honda began laying the groundwork for the
development of the
all-new Gold Wing in 1993, the decision was made to put a
younger
engineer with sportbike design experience in charge of the
project.
That man is Masanori Aoki,...
The Honda Gold Wing is blessed with one of the most loyal
customer
followings found anywhere in motorcycling. Nine out of 10 Gold
Wing
owners would buy another Gold Wing, a resounding
endorsement for the
motorcycle that has defined-an...
POWER PLAY
The next order of business was generating the optimal
quality and
quantity of horsepower for long-distance travel without exceeding
exhaust emissions or fuel economy parameters. In addition,
Aoki would
never be satisfied wi...
Redefining an American icon
Three factors have shaped long distance motorcycle travel in
America: first, the sheer size of the country itself; second, the
undaunted spirit of the American rider; and third, the indomitable
character of o...
Charting the changes in the Gold Wing's evolution takes a
careful
eye. While a few changes have been sudden and obvious, most
are
harder to spot. The following guide makes it easier to tell one
year
and model from another using key sp...
In the motorcycling world, technology presses forward with
such
irresistible force that very few models survive a span of 25 years.
But for the past quarter-century, the Honda Gold Wing has done
much
more than merely survive: for five ...
When introducing a new model, most manufacturers provide
reams of
technical specifications and explain the benefits of change. Yet
another story hovers behind the scenes when a completely new
motorcycle makes the trip from a clean-sheet...
In the world of motorcycling, technology presses forward at such a furious pace that very few models survive a span of a couple dozen years. But for more than three-and-a-half decades, the Gold Wing® has done much more than merely su...
It's a beloved motorcycle that has earned many titles, awards and nicknames over the decades: icon, legend, superstar, best-in-class, the definitive yardstick among touring motorcycles—and so much more. Year in and year out, such accla...
Following a series of information releases on the CRF1000L Africa Twin, American Honda today publicized pricing for the all-new model and also revealed additional details on the trailblazing adventure bike.
American Honda today revealed a number of 2019 carry-over on-road models in a variety of categories, including Touring, Supersport, Cruisers, and Dual Sport.
Honda announced today that the first of two planned navigation updates for the Gold Wing will be available beginning October 4, with the second scheduled for January 2019.
