The luxury touring GL1800s are updated in terms of color, remaining the same in substance. Here’s what changes and what’s new in the new model with an unprecedented tire pressure monitoring system
Since 1975, the debut year for Honda Gold Wing (then the 1000cc naked alternative and now the ultimate luxury touring bike), the majestic Japanese has always represented the most sophisticated travel bike, creating a lasting and unparalleled reputation in terms of comfort, style, quality and luxury of the equipment. Almost completely redesigned for the 2018 model with the evolution of the 6-cylinder boxer engine (4-valve heads, 7-speed Dct gearbox with Walking Mode) and the double wishbone front suspension, for 2023 the GL1800 Gold Wing, in the basic and Tour versions, it receives an update on the safety front and new colors.
Honda GoldWing 2023: new colors
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The GL1800 Gold Wing Dct will be available in a dark new mix consisting of “Iridium Gray Metallic” and “Mat Pearl Morion Black”, while the GL1800 Gold Wing Tour receives the new “Graphite Black” (with head covers in “Brown”). both for the model with manual transmission and for the Dct / Airbag model. The Dct / Airbag model alone will also be available in the new color scheme consisting of “Beta Silver Metallic” and “Iridium Gray Metallic”.
Honda GoldWing 2023: updated the TPMS
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In terms of safety, the tire pressure monitoring system Tpms, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, which indicates the numerical value in Bar on the left LCD display of the dashboard, now also provides clear and immediate signaling via the TFT screen of the non-optimal tire pressure. tires. This same device now also equips the “basic” version, the one with side cases and seven-speed DCT gearbox, which previously did not have one.
Honda Goldwing 2023: remains itself
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No news from a technical point of view with Honda confirming the base built in previous years. The 1,833cc 6-cylinder boxer engine has four riding modes: Tour, Sport, Econ and Rain. Ride by wire throttle, Hstc traction control, cruise control, braking system combined with ABS, hill start assistance and Start & Stop. The technology continues with compatibility with Apple Car Play and Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, the 7 ”Tft display and the smart-key system. The power data remains unchanged, 126 hp at 5,500 rpm, and torque, 170 Nm at 4,500 rpm, with the Euro 5 approved engine. The 21.1-liter tank offers good autonomy, even if the weight to carry there is a lot around and this is reflected in consumption, as much as 18.2 km / l declared in the Wmtc cycle. The double-beam aluminum frame remains in place, stopping the scales at 367 kg for the Dct and 385 kg for the Tour.
02 October 2022 – 12:03
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