HONDA has announced that the flagship of its touring range is to receive an update for 2020 covering each of the models in the ‘Wing range.
The changes are aimed at making the experience of riding the Honda Gold Wing even more refined, with the suspension receiving one of the biggest updates. It’s not that the previous Gold Wing, released in 2018, was unrefined in anyway, the latest changes have been made to improve the low-speed manoeuvrability of the bike. The suspension settings have been optimized for two-up comfort on ‘Tour’ versions, along with larger grab rails for the passenger to hold on to.
Internally, the 1,883cc flat six-cylinder engine has also been improved, with the fuel-injection system being optimized to aid low-speed manoeuvrability. Along with that, the DCT versions of the bike will receive updated software and hardware, again the focus here is low-speed control. The DCT package will also be available on the standard Gold Wing model. This 3rd generation DCT set up is also claimed to be smoother and quieter when shifting between gears, thanks to noise damping rubber bushes on both ends of the fork guide. Honda has also added damping material to the master arm, something they claim greatly reducing any impact sound during gear changes.
Honda Gold Wing 2020 new colours
The other news for the 2020 edition of the Honda Gold Wing is new colours, available on the Gold Wing Tour DCT & air-bag and the Gold Wing with DCT. With the tour now available in Pearl Glare White and the standard DCT available in Matte Ballistic Matt Metallic.
Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (2020) specs
ENGINE | |
Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 24 valve SOHC flat-6 |
Displacement | 1,833cc |
Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Bore x Stroke | 73mm x 73mm |
Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
Max. Power Output | 93kW/5500rpm |
Max. Torque | 170Nm/4500rpm |
Oil Capacity | 4.4 litres (MT) / 5.6 litres (DCT) |
CO2 emissions | Gold Wing and Gold Wing ‘Tour’ MT version: 128 g/km Gold Wing ‘Tour’ with DCT and air bag: 131 g/km |
FUEL SYSTEM | |
Carburation | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
Throttle Bore | 50mm |
Air cleaner | Viscous, cartridge type paper filter |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 21.1 litres |
Fuel Consumption | 5.6 litres/100km |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |
Starter | Integrated Starter Generator system |
Battery Capacity | 12V/20AH |
ACG Power Generation Capacity | 12V/120A |
DRIVETRAIN | |
Clutch Type | (MT) Hydraulic, wet, multiplate with coil springs, assist slipper cam (DCT) Hydraulic, wet, multiplate with oil pressure |
Transmission Type | 6 speed MT (including overdrive. Plus electric reverse) 7-speed forward and reverse DCT |
Primary Reduction | 1.795 (79/44) |
Gear Ratios | (DCT) 1st: 2.167 2nd: 1.696 3rd: 1.304 4th: 1.038 5th: 0.821 6th: 0.667 7th: 0.522 Rev: 1.190 (MT) 1st: 2.200 2nd: 1.417 3rd: 1.036 4th: 0.821 5th: 0.667 6th: 0.522 |
Final Reduction | Engine side 0.972 Rear Wheel side 2.615 |
Final Drive | Enclosed shaft |
FRAME | |
Type | Aluminum die-cast, twin tube |
CHASSIS | |
Dimensions (L´W´H) | Gold Wing L: 2,475mm W: 925mm H: 1,340mm Gold Wing ‘Tour’ L: 2,575mm W: DCT 905mm / MT 925mm H: 1,430mm |
Wheelbase | 1695mm |
Caster Angle | 30.5° |
Trail | 109mm |
Turning radius | 3.4m |
Seat Height | 745mm |
Ground Clearance | 130mm |
Kerb Weight | Gold Wing: MT 365kg / DCT 364kg Gold Wing ‘Tour’: MT 380kg / DCT with Air Bag 383kg |
SUSPENSION | |
Type Front | Double Wishbone |
Type Rear | Pro Link |
WHEELS | |
Type Front | 130/70R 18 |
Type Rear | 200/55R 16 |
Rim Size Front | 18 x MT3.5 |
Rim Size Rear | 16 x MT6.0 |
BRAKES | |
System Type | Electronically-controlled combined ABS system |
Type Front | 320mm x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with 6-piston calliper, floating rotors and sintered metal pads |
Type Rear | 316mm x 11mm ventilated disc with 3-piston calliper and sintered metal pads |
