Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour

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.

Olympic athletes may run and swim the same distances, or throw the same discus, or skate on the same ice. But somehow, they just keep getting better and better. And that’s exactly what you’ll see with Honda’s Gold Wing. Sure, it’s the bike that started the modern touring revolution way back in 1975. But with every generation, it’s more comfortable, better handling, smoother. A technology leader since day one, today’s Gold Wing offers features like a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission and Apple CarPlayTM. And for 2020, we’re happy to announce that fog lights are now standard equipment on all Gold Wing Tour models.

The latest generation of Gold Wings are champions in every measure of the term. Why not ride one and start setting your own personal bests?

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

Honda Reveals Colors, Availability for 2020 Gold Wing Line

Honda today disclosed the colors and pricing of the 2020 models in the Gold Wing family, all of which will be available beginning in January.

In addition to new colors, the Gold Wing models feature several convenience/comfort refinements 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