2021 Honda Gold Wing
Honda Australia welcomes 2021 with news of updates to its seminal touring flagship, the GL1800 Gold Wing. The updated model is expected to land in Australia late March but pricing is yet to be set.
The Gold Wing was redrawn from the ground up for 2018, becoming much lighter, sleeker and more agile, while still benefitting from the avalanche of torque provided by a monumental flat six-cylinder 1800cc engine, and adding a host of new features to cement its reputation as a technological flagship, including a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission.
For 2021, both the Gold Wing and Gold Wing ‘Tour Premium’ receive upgrades to audio and speaker quality.Â
The Gold Wing now comes in a contemporary new Pearl Deep Mud Grey colour scheme, with orange accents on the front fender, engine cover, headlight surround, fuel tank and rear section.
From the more traditional touring direction, the Gold Wing ‘Tour Premium’ has enhanced long distance practicality and comfort. Top box capacity is increased to 61 litres, enough for two large full-face helmets, and it now features a luxurious suede/synthetic leather seat cover and a more relaxed angle for the pillion back rest.Â
Gold Wing ‘Tour Premium’ will be available in two colour options: Gunmetal Black Metallic and Candy Ardent Red.
Key Gold Wing Features
- Flat-6 1800cc engine
- 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) with Walk Mode
- Throttle by wire
- 4 Riding Modes
- Cruise Control
- Apple Car Play / Android Auto
- Bluetooth Audio System
- Heated Grips
- Heated Seats (Tour model only)
- Fog lights (Tour model only)
2021 Honda Gold Wing Specifications
| GL1800 Goldwing Specifications | |
| Engine Type | 1833 cc 6 Cylinder 24 valve liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Bore & Stroke | 73 mm x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Starter | Electric |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection |
| Transmission | DCT 7-speed |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Overall Length | 2475 mm |
| Overall Width | 905 mm |
| Overall Height | 1340 mm low screen (1445 mm high screen) |
| Wheelbase | 1695 mm |
| Seat Height | 745 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm |
| Fuel Capacity | 21L |
| Kerb Weight | 366 Kg |
| Tyres (F) | 130/70-18 |
| Tyres (R) | 200/55-16 |
| Front Suspension Type | Double wishbone |
| Front Wheel Travel | 110 mm |
| Front Adjustabilty | – |
| Rear Suspension Type | single shock |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 105 |
| Rear Adjustabilty | preload |
| Brakes (F) | 2x 320 mm discs, ABS |
| Brakes (R) | 1x 316 mm disc, ABS |
| Warranty | 24 months |
| GL1800 Goldwing Tour Premium Specifications | |
| Engine Type | 1833 cc 6 Cylinder 24 valve liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Bore & Stroke | 73 mm x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Starter | Electric |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection |
| Transmission | DCT 7-speed |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Overall Length | 2615 mm |
| Overall Width | 905 mm |
| Overall Height | 1430 mm low screen (1555 mm high screen) |
| Wheelbase | 1695 mm |
| Seat Height | 745 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm |
| Fuel Capacity | 21 L |
| Kerb Weight | 389 Kg |
| Tyres (F) | 130/70-18 |
| Tyres (R) | 200/55-16 |
| Front Suspension Type | Double wishbone |
| Front Wheel Travel | 110 mm |
| Front Adjustabilty | – |
| Rear Suspension Type | single shock |
| Rear Wheel Travel (Mm) | 105 |
| Rear Adjustabilty | preload (electronic) |
| Brakes (F) | 2x 320mm discs, ABS |
| Brakes (R) | 1x 316mm disc, ABS |
| Warranty | 24 months |
- GL1800 Goldwing
GL1800 Goldwing Specifications Engine Type 1833 cc 6 Cylinder 24 valve liquid-cooled 4-stroke Bore & Stroke 73 mm x 73 mm Compression Ratio 10.5:1 Starter Electric Fuel System Fuel Injection Transmission DCT 7-speed Drive Shaft Overall Length 2475 mm Overall Width 905 mm Overall Height 1340 mm low screen (1445 mm high screen) Wheelbase 1695 mm Seat Height 745 mm Ground Clearance 130 mm Fuel Capacity 21L Kerb Weight 366 Kg Tyres (F) 130/70-18 Tyres (R) 200/55-16 Front Suspension Type Double wishbone Front Wheel Travel 110 mm Front Adjustabilty – Rear Suspension Type single shock Rear Wheel Travel 105 Rear Adjustabilty preload Brakes (F) 2x 320 mm discs, ABS Brakes (R) 1x 316 mm disc, ABS Warranty 24 months - GL1800 Goldwing Tour Premium
GL1800 Goldwing Tour Premium Specifications Engine Type 1833 cc 6 Cylinder 24 valve liquid-cooled 4-stroke Bore & Stroke 73 mm x 73 mm Compression Ratio 10.5:1 Starter Electric Fuel System Fuel Injection Transmission DCT 7-speed Drive Shaft Overall Length 2615 mm Overall Width 905 mm Overall Height 1430 mm low screen (1555 mm high screen) Wheelbase 1695 mm Seat Height 745 mm Ground Clearance 130 mm Fuel Capacity 21 L Kerb Weight 389 Kg Tyres (F) 130/70-18 Tyres (R) 200/55-16 Front Suspension Type Double wishbone Front Wheel Travel 110 mm Front Adjustabilty – Rear Suspension Type single shock Rear Wheel Travel (Mm) 105 Rear Adjustabilty preload (electronic) Brakes (F) 2x 320mm discs, ABS Brakes (R) 1x 316mm disc, ABS Warranty 24 months
