Honda's profilation of this bike |
It´s only natural that a revolutionary machine such as the Gold Wing should never rest on its laurels, striving instead to redefine its class at every opportunity. The Gold Wing set yet another industry benchmark by introducing production motorcycling´s first-ever Airbag System. |
General information |
Model
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Honda Gold Wing Airbag |
Year model
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2008 |
Type
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Touring |
Price as new | US$ 24349. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
|
3.3 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
|
1832.0 ccm (111.79 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
|
Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
Compression
|
9.8:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
74.0 x 71.0 mm (2.9 x 2.8 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
2 |
Fuel system
|
Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with automatic choke |
Fuel control
|
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Ignition
|
Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
5-speed |
Transmission type
|
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Rake (fork angle)
|
29.2° |
Trail
|
109 mm (4.3 inches) |
Front suspension
|
45.0mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 5.5-inch travel |
Rear suspension
|
Pro-Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with computer-controlled spring-preload adjustment with two memory presets |
Rear wheel travel
|
104 mm (4.1 inches) |
Front tire
|
130/70-R18 |
Rear tire
|
180/60-R16 |
Front brakes
|
Double disc |
Diameter
|
296 mm (11.7 inches) |
Rear brakes
|
Single disc |
Diameter
|
316 mm (12.4 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Seat height
|
739 mm (29.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Wheelbase
|
1689 mm (66.5 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
24.98 litres (6.60 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Black, Titanium, Pearl White, Metallic Red, Dark Red Metallic |
Comments
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Model ID: GL18B |
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Further information |
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