Honda Gold Wing Released April 2018: More Light and Powerful

Honda Gold Wing 2018 brings new engine 1800 cc which is lighter about 5 kg from before because many use aluminum material.

will be different in 2018. Honda Motor Co., has ensured that the motor is changing and will be launched next spring-around April 2018. Although there is no information about the shape of the motor, but in the virtual world the presence of a new Gold Wing has been circulating complete with the form and specifications.

This new Moge has been redesigned by reducing the weight of the motor itself, but will not eliminate the trademark as a gogue aka moge. According to Demographic Data, motorcycle users in Japan are mostly 50 years old. Data from 2011 to 2017 mentions that moge Gold Wing is purchased by many bikers who are over the age of 52 years.

According to Yutaka Nakanishi, Subsidiary of Honda R & D, the Gold Wing was redesigned by creating a compact model to facilitate control for its signature. Compared to car buyers, motorcyclists tend to prioritize on-the-road feelings rather than practicality. For that reason in addition to minimizing vibration, Gold Wing is also made lighter 38 pounds than before.

"The thinking behind the redesign is to create a compact moge model by maximizing pleasure in controlling it. Moreover, compared to car buyers, motorcyclists tend to prioritize 'feeling' driving rather than practicality," he said as quoted by the Nikkei Asian Review.

Honda Gold Wing 2018 brings new engine 1800 cc which is lighter about 5 kg from before because many use aluminum material. The six-cylinder SOHC engine is capable of spewing peak torque of 169.5 Nm at 4,500 rpm and a maximum of 125 PS at 5,500 rpm. Honda also claims fuel consumption of this bike is more efficient, just not mention the record in detail.

7-speed DCT transmission system to improve driving equality. This transmission is claimed to be smoother in gearshift. Gold Wing also provides a reverse parking feature by taking power from the engine. This is deliberately created to facilitate maneuvering in the parking area, especially to retreat when the position is slightly uphill.

The new Gold Wing is claimed as the first motor to adopt Apple CarPlay. This feature is commonly found in modern cars to integrate between the iPhone and the head unit. With Apple CarPlay, riders can access things from the iPhone, including Apple Maps, Apple Music, weather forecasts, phones and more.

equipped 7-inch TFT screen on the head unit. Besides being able to reflect the iPhone's look, it has various independent functions like navigation, gyrocompass (navigation that works inside the tunnel), radio and more. Interestingly again, Goldwing 2018 model has a speaker device to maximize the music you want played. There is also a Bluetooth headset to pick up the phone without needing to remove the helmet.

in Japan will be priced 3.31 million yen (Rp 397 million). This price has increased from the previous 2.73 million yen or equivalent to Rp 328 million. The plan of this bike will be launched two variants, namely GL1800 (touring) and F6B (standard). for the standard variant is not provided the rear box and seat back for passengers. Windshield used is also smaller than the variant tour. Bodies wrapped in dark colors, no chrome elements at all. While the tour variants look more elegant because of rims, exhaust and part chrome plated machine.