[motorcycle.com] - 2021 Honda Gold Wing and Gold Wing Tour First Look

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Honda sprung news today about upgrades for its 2021 Gold Wing, the biggest of them being a capacity increase for the Tour version’s trunk. Shrinkage in luggage capacity was the chief complaint with the heavily downsized 2018 ’Wing: the new trunk holds 61 liters of storage, compared to the previous 50 liters, which Honda says will easily accept two XXL full-face helmets (even when equipped with headsets).



The passenger seat’s backrest now has a more relaxed angle, thicker foam and a taller profile to keep your passenger even happier. The seat gets a new faux suede cover with an enhanced appearance, along with colored seat piping for added color contrast.

Fog lights are now standard for Gold Wing Tour models while the rear turn signals on all 2021*’Wings are now red for a clean, stylish look, says Honda.

The top trunk on the Gold Wing Tour is wider, taller and longer, increasing storage while offering a taller, thicker seat for improved passenger comfort.


A number of audio improvements*are also along for the ride, for both Gold Wing and Gold Wing Tour models, including upgraded, 45-watt speakers (previously 25-watt) with richer audio; optimized automatic volume-adjustment level and a standard XM radio antenna. Android Auto integration joins Apple CarPlay integration. The navigation system has also been updated with four map color options plus speed limit information.

Other changes include updated suspension settings, a saddlebag-mounted USB charger, and blacked out components.



Mechanically, the Gold Wing remains unchanged. The 1833cc flat-Six returns, with a choice of either a six-speed manual or seven-speed DCT gearbox. The double-wishbone front suspension returns, as does the Pro-Link rear suspension. Claimed curb weights remain the same as the 2020 model, ranging from 787 pounds for the Gold Wing to 847 pounds for the Gold Wing Tour Air Bag DCT.



Colors and pricing for the 2021 Honda Gold Wing:

• Gold Wing Tour Air Bag DCT: Candy Ardent Red – $32,600
• Gold Wing Tour DCT: Candy Ardent Red; Metallic Black – $29,300
• Gold Wing Tour: Candy Ardent Red; Metallic Black – $28,300
• Gold Wing DCT: Deep Pearl Gray – $25,100
• Gold Wing: Deep Pearl Gray – $23,900

New 2021 Honda Gold Wings should be making their way into dealers in February.

2021 Honda Gold Wing SpecificationsGold Wing TourGold Wing Tour DCTGold Wing Tour Airbag DCTGold WingGold Wing DCTEngine Type1,833cc horizontally opposed, liquid-cooled, six-cylinder four-stroke, single overhead Unicam w/ 4 valves per cylinder, finger-follower rocker arm on intake, roller-rocker arm on exhaustBore x Stroke73mm x 73mmCompression Ratio10.5:1InductionSingle throttle w/ 50mm bore, Throttle By Wire (TBW)IgnitionFull transistorized ignitionStarterElectric w/ Integrated Starter Generator System (ISG)Transmission6-speed manual w/ Reverse7-speed automatic DCT w/ Walking Mode F/R6-speed manual7-speed automatic DCT w/ Walking Mode F/RClutchMultiplate wet(2) multiplate wetMultiplate wet(2) multiplate wetFinal DriveShaftFront SuspensionDouble-wishbone system w/ Showa shock absorber, 4.3 in. travelRear SuspensionPro-Link system w/ Showa shock absorber, 4.1 in. travelFront Brakes(2) radially mounted 6-piston Nissin calipers w/ 320mm rotors, electronically controlled combined ABSRear Brakes(1) 3-piston Nissin caliper w/ 316mm rotor, electronically controlled combined ABSFront Tires130/70-18Rear Tires200/55-R16Rake x Trail30.5° x 4.3 inchesLength101.4 inches97.4 inchesWidth36.4 inches35.6 inches36.4 inches35.6 inchesHeight56.3 inches with low windscreen;
61.2 inches with high windscreen52.8 inches with low windscreen;
56.9 inches with high windscreenSeat Height29.3 inchesGround Clearance5.1 inchesWheelbase66.7 inchesFuel Capacity5.6 gallonsColorsCandy Ardent Red; Metallic BlackCandy Ardent RedDeep Pearl GrayCurb Weight836 pounds (claimed)838 pounds (claimed)847 pounds (claimed)787 pounds (claimed)800 pounds (claimed)Become a Motorcycle.com insider. Get the latest motorcycle news first by subscribing to our newsletter here.

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