Honda Goldwing Manufacturer Honda Motor Company Ltd. ! Production 1975 to present ! Assembly Kikuchi, Japan ! Class Touring
Engine Liquid-cooled flat-six, SOHC 2 valves per cylinder ! Bore / Stroke 74 mm x 71 mm ! Compression ratio 9.8:1 ! Ignition type Electronic
Transmission Five speed manual, electric reverse
Suspension Front: cartridge fork with anti-dive; Rear: Computer controlled single sided swing-arm ! Brakes ABS; Front: Disc; Rear: Disc
Tires 130/70R - 18 radial front; 180/60R - 16 radial rear
Wheelbase 1,690 mm ! Seat height 740 mm ! Weight 412 kg (wet) ! Fuel capacity 25 litres
Engine Liquid-cooled flat-six, SOHC 2 valves per cylinder ! Bore / Stroke 74 mm x 71 mm ! Compression ratio 9.8:1 ! Ignition type Electronic
Transmission Five speed manual, electric reverse
Suspension Front: cartridge fork with anti-dive; Rear: Computer controlled single sided swing-arm ! Brakes ABS; Front: Disc; Rear: Disc
Tires 130/70R - 18 radial front; 180/60R - 16 radial rear
Wheelbase 1,690 mm ! Seat height 740 mm ! Weight 412 kg (wet) ! Fuel capacity 25 litres
The Honda Gold Wing (or Goldwing) is a touring motorcycle designed and manufactured by Honda. It was introduced in 1975, and went on to became a popular model in North America, Western Europe and Australia. Over the course of its history, it has had numerous modifications to its design. In 1975 it featured a 999 cc (61.0 cu in) flat-four engine and in 2001 it featured a 1,832 cc (111.8 cu in) flat-six. In 2010, the model featured an adjustable windshield, a trunk, a seatback for pillion rider, satellite navigation, an audio system, anti-lock braking, cruise control,
electrically assisted reverse gear, and an optional airbag,all of which were absent when it was introduced.
The Gold Wing was assembled at the Marysville Motorcycle Plant in Marysville, Ohio between 1979 and 2009 during which time over a million units were produced in the USA. As of 2010 all Gold Wing motorcycles are produced in Japan.
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