Smaller, lighter and more agile. Plus: 7-speed DCT gearbox and a new double wishbone suspension
Smaller, much lighter and much more agile. Honda launched its new GL 1800 Gold Wing at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show. The all-new Gold Wing features new technologies including a newly-developed horizontally-opposed 6-cylinder engine, 7-speed DCT and Honda’s original double wishbone suspension. The GOLDWING is planned to go on sale through Honda's new "Honda Dream" sales channel to be launched in April 2018.
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Sharing a common engine and chassis platform, the new ‘Wing will be available as the base model GL1800 Gold Wing, and as a ‘Tour’ edition with top box, which will also offer a version equipped with DCT and air bag. Depending on the variant, up to 48kg has been saved compared to the previous model.
New Gold Wing Key Features
Chassis
• Total weight saving of 48kg compared to the previous modeL
• Brand new aluminium beam frame moves the engine and rider forward
• Double wishbone front suspension and redesigned Pro-Arm
• Front and rear damping level adjusts to suit riding mode selected
• Rear spring preload electrically adjustable
• Dual-Combined Braking System (D-CBS)
Engine
• Performance figures: 93 KW (125 HP) @ 5.500 rpm and 170 NM of torque @ 4.500 rpm
• Extensively revised flat six-cylinder engine 6.2kg lighter, with 4 valves per cylinder
• Throttle By Wire (TBW) adds 4 rider modes to tailor power output: Tour, Sport, Econ, Rain
• The rider modes also manage HSTC, suspension damping and brake force
• Idling Stop and Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) on DCT version
• Hill Start Assist (HSA)
• 7 speed DCT or 6-speed manual gearbox with assist/slipper clutch
Styling & Equipment
• Taut lines with a contemporary edge show off the motorcycle underneath
• Improved comfort, heat management and air management
• Electric windscreen adjustable for angle and height
• Cruise control operates smoothly via Throttle By Wire (TBW)
• Ample luggage capacity for touring, and top box still takes 2 full-face helmets
• 7-inch TFT display provides navigation and audio information
• Apple CarPlay allows iPhone users to use their device
• Full LED lighting and auto-cancelling indicators
• Smart key control adds convenience for ignition and luggage
Dual Clutch Transmission
• Third-generation DCT with 7-speeds
• Smoother, quieter with faster upshifts and downshifts
• Walking mode allows machine to ‘creep’ forward or back
• The 4 riding modes also manage DCT for optimised response
2018 GL 1800 Gold Wing Tech 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) |
| 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: 365kg
Gold Wing ‘Tour’: MT 379kg / DCT 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 |