GOLD WING TOUR MODELS
The three 2018 Gold Wing Tour models—Gold Wing Tour, Gold Wing Tour DCT, and Gold Wing Tour DCT Airbag—are the modern interpretation of the classic Gold Wing, the ultimate long-distance touring machine, but with highly improved performance capabilities. All three all-new Gold Wing Tour models feature full luggage provisions, including saddlebags and top case.
GOLD WING TOUR
Colors
- Candy Ardent Red
- Pearl White
- Pearl Hawkseye Blue
Significant Features
- Saddlebags
- Top case (removable with accessory kit)
- Double-wishbone front suspension
- Tall electric windscreen
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Reverse gear
- Audio speakers (2 front/2 rear)
- Four riding modes (Tour, Sport, Econ, Rain)
- Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)
- Heated seat
- Heated grips
- Cruise control
- Electric damping adjust
- Electric preload adjust
- Center stand
- Built-in navigation
- Apple CarPlay™ compatible
GOLD WING TOUR DCT
Colors
- Candy Ardent Red
- Pearl White
- Pearl Hawkseye Blue
Significant Features
Compared to Gold Wing Tour, adds:
- Seven-speed automatic DCT
- Walking Mode
GOLD WING TOUR DCT AIRBAG
Colors
- Candy Ardent Red / Black
Significant Features
Compared to Gold Wing Tour DCT, adds:
- Airbag
GOLD WING MODELS
Boasting a sporty character, the two Gold Wing models—Gold Wing and Gold Wing DCT—come with saddlebags but no top case or the accompanying rear audio speakers. The electric windscreen is shorter on these models, and preload adjustment is manual. HSTC, electric damping-adjust, center stand, and heated seats are not included.
GOLD WING
Colors
- Candy Ardent Red
- Matte Majestic Silver
- Pearl Stallion Brown
Significant Features
- Double-wishbone front suspension
- Short electric windscreen
- Six-speed manual transmission
- Audio speakers (2 front)
- Four riding modes
- Heated grips
- Cruise control
- Built-in navigation
- Apple CarPlay compatible
GOLD WING DCT
Colors
- Candy Ardent Red
- Matte Majestic Silver
- Pearl Stallion Brown
Significant Features
Compared to Gold Wing, adds:
- Seven-speed automatic DCT
- Walking Mode
- Reverse
GOLD WING / GOLD WING TOUR FEATURE COMPARISON
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GOLD WING |
GOLD WING |
GOLD WING TOUR DCT AIRBAG |
GOLD WING |
GOLD WING |
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Double-Wishbone Front |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
|
Electric |
Tall |
Tall |
Tall |
Short |
Short |
|
Transmission |
6-speed |
7-speed |
7-speed |
6-speed |
7-speed |
|
Reverse |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
|
✓ |
|
Top Box |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Optional |
Optional |
|
Audio Speakers |
2 front/2 rear |
2 front/2 rear |
2 front/2 rear |
2 front |
2 front |
|
Riding Modes |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
|
Cruise Control |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
|
Honda Selectable Torque Control |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
|
|
|
Heated Seat |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
|
|
|
Heated Grips |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
|
Fr./Rr. Electric Damping Adjust |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
|
|
|
Preload Adjust |
Electric |
Electric |
Electric |
Manual |
Manual |
|
Center Stand |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Optional |
Optional |
|
Built-in |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
|
Apple CarPlay |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
|
Airbag |
|
|
✓ |
|
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2018 Honda Gold Wing Specifications
| Model | Gold Wing Tour | Gold Wing Tour DCT | Gold Wing Tour Airbag DCT | Gold Wing | Gold Wing DCT |
| ENGINE | |||||
| Engine Type | 1,832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder four-stroke | ||||
| Valve Train | Single overhead Unicam® w/ 4 valves per cylinder, finger-follower rocker arm on intake, roller-rocker arm on exhaust | ||||
| Bore x Stroke | 73mm x 73mm | ||||
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | ||||
| Induction | Single throttle w/ 50mm bore, Throttle By Wire (TBW) | ||||
| Ignition | Full transistorized ignition | ||||
| Transmission | 6-speed manual w/ Reverse | 7-speed automatic DCT w/ Walking Mode F/R | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automatic DCT w/ Walking Mode F/R | |
| Clutch | Multi-plate wet clutch | (2) multi-plate wet clutches | Multi-plate wet clutch | (2) multi-plate wet clutches | |
| Final Drive | Shaft | ||||
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| Front | Double-wishbone front-suspension system w/ Showa shock absorber; 4.3 in. travel | ||||
| Rear | Pro-Link® system w/ Showa shock absorber, 4.1 in. travel | ||||
| BRAKES | |||||
| Front | (2) radially mounted 6-piston Nissin calipers w/ 320mm rotors, electronically controlled combined ABS | ||||
| Rear | (1) 3-piston Nissin caliper w/ 316mm rotor, electronically controlled combined ABS | ||||
| TIRES | |||||
| Front | 130/70-18 | ||||
| Rear | 200/55-R16 | ||||
| MEASUREMENTS | |||||
| Rake (Caster Angle) | 30.5° | ||||
| Trail | 109mm | ||||
| Length | 101.4 in. | 97.4 in. | |||
| Width | 36.4 in. | 35.6 in. | 36.4 in. | 35.6 in. | |
| Height | 56.3 in. low windscreen; 61.2 in. high windscreen | 52.8 in. low windscreen; 56.9 in. high windscreen | |||
| Seat Height | 29.3 in. | ||||
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 in. | ||||
| Wheelbase | 66.7 in. | ||||
| Fuel Capacity | 5.5 gal. | ||||
| Color | Candy Ardent Red, Pearl White, Pearl Hawkseye Blue | Candy Ardent Red/Black | Candy Ardent Red, Matte Majestic Silver, Pearl Stallion Brown | ||
| Curb Weight* | 833 lbs. | 842 lbs. | 787 lbs. | 800 lbs. | |
*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride
Meets current EPA standards
Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment
All specifications subject to change