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There’s big news when it comes to the new 2012 Honda Gold Wing. Because we’ve taken what is the world’s best touring motorcycle and made it even better. The new bodywork is the first thing you’ll notice, complementing what is the best engine and chassis package the touring world has ever seen. Look a little further and you’ll discover great new improvements to the audio system,
the available navigation system, and the Gold Wing’s comfort, too. And there’s new functionality, as well, like integrated iPod® connectivity and the ability to upload trips to the navi system from your home computer.


If you thought the Gold Wing was the world’s ultimate touring motorcycle, you were right. And if you think the new Gold Wing is even better, you’re right again.

    Now you can plan trip routes on your home computer and upload them into your Gold Wing’s available navi system, also share your trips with friends, or download routes from others (TripPlanner.Honda.com). You’ll also notice Navi improvements like lane guidance and junction view, and a new GPS receiver that captures satellite signals faster.

    With revised bodywork providing increased lower body wind protection, new seat material, and iPod® connectivity, you’ll be able to enjoy your adventure even more. Add XM's line-up of programming, and the available XM® NavTraffic® and NavWeather™ features, you can stay on course and ahead of bad weather. XM Radio, NavTraffic and NavWeather are available on the 2012 Gold Wing Audio Comfort Navi XM, 2012 Gold Wing Audio Comfort Navi XM ABS, and 2012 Gold Wing Airbag models only. XM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately after the first 90 days.


    We offer the Gold Wing in four distinct performance package options, with exclusive features like Premium Surround Audio; XM® Radio with Navigation, Traffic, and Weather; Trip Planner, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, ABS, heated grips and seat, and even one with the industry's first airbag.
There’s big news when it comes to the new 2012 Honda Gold Wing. Because we’ve taken what is the world’s best touring motorcycle and made it even better. The new bodywork is the first thing you’ll notice, complementing what is the best engine and chassis package the touring world has ever seen. Look a little further and you’ll discover great new improvements to the audio system, the available navigation system, and the Gold Wing’s comfort, too. And there’s new functionality, as well, like integrated iPod® connectivity and the ability to upload trips to the navi system from your home computer.

The motorcycle that defines what a touring bike should be.

For more than 35 years, the Honda Gold Wing has stood alone at the forefront of the luxury touring class. One of the big reasons it stays there is because we're constantly updating and innovating, without ever losing sight of the Gold Wing's core greatness. The improvements and features we're offering on our 2012 models are a perfect example of that: The new (sleek new bodywork, our new trip planner, an even nicer seat) combine with the proven (a famously smooth six-cylinder engine and a twin-spar chassis influenced by our years of Grand Prix racing) to give you the best Gold Wing ever.

Revolutionary. Extraordinary. Standard-setting. It's what you've come to expect of the Gold Wing. And that's especially true with our latest model.

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Options & Pricing

The Honda Gold Wing has always offered power, performance, handling, and touring comfort. And that's why it's always led the touring-bike class. For 2012, we've added and upgraded some of our four options packages.

Each package is designed to optimize your riding experience with such exclusive features as XM Radio with NavTraffic/NavWeather and our new Trip Planner software. Our upgraded premium audio package gives you Surround Sound—a new feature for 2012. Cold-weather comfort features like heated grips, a heated seat and passenger backrest, foot-level warm-air ducts and better lower-leg wind protection make a great ride even better. Combined anti-lock brakes (C-ABS) help you stop with more confidence, and Honda's revolutionary airbag system is the first of its kind on a production motorcycle.


Specifications
Gold Wing Audio Comfort

ENGINE
Engine Type     1832cc Liquid-Cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder
Bore And Stroke     74mm x 71mm
Induction     Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Ignition     Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
Compression Ratio     9.8:1
Valve Train     SOHC; two valves per cylinder

DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission              Five-speed including Overdrive, plus electric Reverse
Final Drive                 Shaft
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

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 Brake               Dual full-floating 296mm discs with CBS three-piston calipers
Rear Brake               Single ventilated 316mm disc with CBS three-piston caliper
Front Tire                 130/70R-18
Rear Tire                  180/60R-16

DIMENSIONS
Rake                        29.15 degrees
Trail                        109mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase              66.5 inches
Seat Height            29.1 inches
Curb Weight            904-933 pounds, depending on option packages selected (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel-ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity         6.6 gallons
Miles Per Gallon     35 MPG - Honda's fuel economy estimates are based on EPA exhaust emission measurement test procedures and are intended for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you ride, how you maintain your vehicle, weather, road conditions, tire pressure, installation of accessories, cargo, rider and passenger weight, and other factors.

OTHER
Model Id                         GL1800
Emissions                       Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.
Available Colors             Candy Red, Pearl White, Ultra Blue Metallic, Black