Honda's legendary, peerless touring machine is a mileage-gobbling machine, but with a compact design and a lightweight package, it's also at home in sportier applications and even as a commuter. The Gold Wing boasts a long list of standout features, including several convenience/comfort-focused refinements for 2020 Tour models. Add it up, and the Gold Wing is the starting point for your next great adventure.
NEW FOR 2020
- Fog lights standard on Tour models, for improved visibility in varying conditions
- On Tour models, reshaped rear-seat grab handles provide improved ergonomics for passengers of all body types
- Saddlebag-mounted USB charger on all models (previously standard only on Airbag model) joins dash-mounted charger for increased charging options
- Updated front and rear suspension settings
- Revised button on center storage pocket features improved action
- Minor software updates on navigation system
- Blacked-out engine, frame and wheels now available on Pearl Glare White Tour and Tour DCT
- All-new black with anodized surfaces available on Gold Wing and Gold Wing DCT
DESIGN
- High aerodynamic efficiency complements an impressive power-to-weight ratio to maximize fuel mileage
- Compact side-mount radiator with high performance allows for narrow front cowl
- Air-guiding ducts flow optimal amounts of air into the rider area, allowing a true motorcycling experience
- Electric windscreen, in varying heights depending on model, gives rider control over airflow through stepless adjustment for height and angle
- LED headlight incorporates distinctive "wing line"
- LED turn signals with auto-cancelling function are integrated into mirrors at the front, and into the taillights at the rear
- Two-piece seat is shaped to allow rider to easily move around in the saddle during spirited riding, and to let passenger tour in comfort
ENGINE / DRIVETRAIN
- 1,833cc liquid-cooled, horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine enables low center of gravity, minimal vibration, and quiet running
- SCM440H material for the crankshaft is strong, allowing the crankshaft to be made compact
- Unicam® valve train offers weight savings and maximum fuel efficiency, while also contributing to engine's compact dimensions
- Four-valve head offers ideal combustion efficiency and fuel efficiency
- Aluminum cylinder sleeves for low engine weight
- Short engine configuration enables engine and seating area to be positioned forward in chassis, affecting weight bias to promote sporty handling
- Single, 50mm throttle body for low weight
- Low intake-manifold volume for direct flow of air to combustion chamber, enhancing responsiveness
- Sporty exhaust sound achieved through optimized pipe diameter on two of the six cylinders and absence of fiberglass in muffler
- Standout fuel economy enables fuel tank to be made small for optimal vehicle packaging and low weight
- DCT features Walking Mode for creeping forward and backward (.75 mph in reverse direction, 1.1 mph in forward direction)
- DCT models save weight through absence of reverse idle shaft, which is needed in conventional transmission
- Minimal shift shock and noise on DCT models through use of fork-shaft dampers, master-arm damper, and DCT clutch-center damper
- Assist and slipper clutch on manual-transmission models have light lever effort and low shift shock on downshifts
- Cam damper on manual-transmission model minimizes shift noise and shift shock
- Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) saves weight and minimizes noise at start-up
TECHNOLOGIES
- Throttle-by-wire system provides basis for advanced electronics package
- Four riding modes—Tour, Sport, Econ, and Rain—help tailor the riding experience for specific riding conditions
- On Tour models, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) system manages rear-wheel slip
- Hill Start Assist makes it easier to start from a stop on an ascent
- Optimized cruise-control function for relaxed cruising
- Smart Key for keyless starts and bag access
- Vehicle Viewfinder system simplifies locating motorcycle, for instance in larger parking lots
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System provides real-time status of tire pressure, also indicating when tire pressure drops below a certain level
- Apple CarPlay™ compatibility enables the rider to access Apple Music and Maps, make phone calls, and send dictated messages using Siri
- 7-inch full-color Thin Film Transistor (TFT) display offers clear viewing of audio and navigation systems, as well as settings for individual rider-aid systems
- Updated navigation system now lets voice route guidance continue after ignition is switched off and back on; lets points of interest remain presence after ignition is switched off and back on, and corrects daylight savings change date
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
- Robotically welded aluminum twin-spar frame
- Optimized plate thicknesses in frame spars achieves ideal rigidity and flex characteristics
- Single-sided swingarm with pivot-area structure
- Lightweight design for frame and swingarm
- Short seat rail positions rider and passenger forward, enabling optimal mass centralization
- Twin 320mm front-brake rotors, single 316mm rear rotor, for excellent stopping power
- Radially mounted 6-piston dual front-brake calipers and single three-piston rear-brake caliper
- Electronically controlled combined braking system with ABS uses single modulator for low weight
- Tires specifically designed for Gold Wing, in sizes 200/55-R16 (rear) and 130/70-18 (front)
- Double-wishbone front-suspension system minimizes friction and enhances agility, reducing total shock transferred to the handlebars by 30 percent compared to previous Gold Wing platform; inertial mass of components operated by handlebars is reduced by 40 percent
- Bearings for all shaft bushings on front-suspension system minimize friction for both stroke and steering
- Double-wishbone front-suspension system leads to compact vehicle package, as stroke trajectory allows forward engine location
- Pro-Link® rear-suspension system ensures comfortable ride
- Convenient electrically controlled suspension-damping adjustment uses stepping motor acting on a needle to control oil flow rate
ADDITIONAL STANDOUT FEATURES
- 30-liter storage capacity each for left and right saddlebags
- 50-liter storage capacity for rear luggage case on Gold Wing Tour models (optional on Gold Wing models)
- Dampers on saddlebag and rear luggage-case lids, for smooth operation
- Airbag model's collision judgment system arranged close to the center of gravity for optimal mass centralization
- Meets current CARB and EPA standards.
- California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment
