Honda International Bikes: "GOLD WING"

Gold Wing: Touring Motorcycle

Price: starting at $20,999

Every model lineup has its superstar, the one that really showcases what a company can do when they set their mind to it. At Honda, that's our Gold Wing, where power, sporting performance and long-range luxury converge harmoniously to create the greatest touring bike ever made. It all starts with the Gold Wing's amazing 1832cc engine, and from there Honda's high-tech wizardry takes long-distance touring comfort and convenience to levels other companies have only dreamed of.

And since variety is the spice of road trip life, we offer four different performance options, all with a new feature this year, our Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Our Comfort Package includes heated grips, a heated seat and passenger backrest, and foot-level warm-air ducts. You can get other versions with features such as a state-of-the-art GPS navigation package, XM Radio with real-time traffic, Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), and even one with the industry's first motorcycle airbag. And be sure to check out the striking colors available too. The 2009 Gold Wing. There's nothing ordinary about it.

Specifications:

Engine

Engine Type: 1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder

Bore And Stroke: 74.0mm x 71.0mm

Induction: Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)

Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping

Compression Ratio: 9.8:1

Valve Train: SOHC; two valves per cylinder

Transmission: Five-speed including Overdrive, plus electric reverse

Chassis / Suspension / Brakes

Front Suspension: 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 5.5 inches of travel

Rear Suspension: Pro-Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with computer-controlled spring-preload adjustment with two memory presets; 4.1 inches of travel

Front Brake: Dual full-floating 296mm discs with CBS three-piston calipers

Rear Brake: Single ventilated 316mm disc with CBS three-piston caliper

Front Tires: 130/70R-18

Rear Tires: 180/60R-16

Dimensions:

Rake: 29.15 degrees

Trail: 109.0mm (4.3 inches)

Wheelbase: 66.5 inches

Seat Height: 29.1 inches

Curb Weight: 895 - 928 pounds, depending on option packages selected (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride.)

Fuel Capacity: 6.6 gallons

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