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Sep 22, 2011
For the last 37 years Honda’s Gold Wing has been the definition of luxury motorcycle touring. Through clever engineering and a relentless commitment to perfection the Gold Wing offers motorcyclists the utmost in comfort, practicality and performance. And the 2012 Honda Gold Wing ($27,099 as tested) is the pinnacle of the Japanese brand’s effort.
For ’12 the G-Wing received a well-deserved face lift to give it a more contemporary look. Still its silhouette hasn’t deviated much compared to past models and appears more conservative when viewed against the BMW or Can-Am. The shape of the bodywork makes the bike seem even larger than what it is.
Throw a leg over the seat and without question the Gold Wing is a hefty-sized motorcycle. The seat is a bit wider than the Beemer’s, but feels more plush like the Spyder’s. Measured seat height is lowest in class (29.1 inch) yet it doesn’t feel quite as short as the BMW’s (lower-setting) for some reason. The handlebar feels a bit wider than the competition but is still easy to reach. An abundance of buttons, switches and toggles greet the rider when he or she is parked in the saddle. It’s almost overwhelming how many controls there are but after you study the layout for a few minutes you’ll realize that everything is laid out in an orderly manner. Still we could see why some riders could prefer the more consolidated layout of the K-bike or Can-Am.
Engine: 1832cc liquid-cooled Flat Six
Bore & Stroke: 74 x 71mm
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Valve Train: SOHC; two valves cylinder head
Fueling: PGM-FI
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with 3-D mapping
Transmission: Five-speed, plus electric Reverse
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system; 4.8 inches 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 travel
Front Brakes: Dual full-floating 296mm discs with CBS three-piston calipers; optional ABS
Rear Brake: Single ventilated 316mm disc with CBS three-piston caliper; optional ABS
Front Tires: 130/70R-18
Rear Tires: 180/60R-16
Wheelbase: 66.5 inches
Rake: 29.15°
Trail: 109mm (4.3 inches)
Seat Height: 29.1 inches
Fuel Capacity: 6.7 gallons
Colors: Pearl White, Candy Red, Ultra Blue Metallic, Black
Curb Weight: 904 – 933 pounds, depending on option packages selected
MSRP: $23,199 to $28,499
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