Smooth power

Powerful fuel-injected 1,832 cc six-cylinder engine produces smooth, effortless power while surpassing the California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission standards. An ECU-controlled closed-loop emission control system utilizes two oxygen sensors to constantly deliver a precise air/fuel mixture, while two exhaust catalytic converters further reduce emissions of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides. And what’s more, efficient stainless steel six-into-two exhaust system produces a pleasing, powerful sound.

Excellent handling & manoeuvrability

Low, forward engine placement and solid engine-mounting produce excellent road handling characteristics and impressive low-speed manoeuvrability.

Quiet operation

Silent-type camshaft chains with automatic adjusters provide reliable, maintenance-free operation. Parallel two-valve cylinder-head design utilizes direct shim-under-bucket valve actuation and requires no 1,000 km service. The Nickalloy crankshaft bearing caps provide quiet operation throughout the engine's operating temperature range, and powerful 1,300-watt alternator uses a fluid-damper (viscous coupling) system to minimize alternator noise.

Optimum efficiency

Two 40 mm-diameter throttle bodies deliver air to six specially designed Keihin 50-psi high-pressure programmed fuel injectors (PGM-FI). Fuel is delivered through four nozzle tips in each injector, producing an atomized fuel mixture that is highly combustible for optimum efficiency and power.

Superb rideability

Electronic control unit (ECU) provides two digital 3-D fuel injection maps for each cylinder and one digital 3-D ignition map for each cylinder, creating ideal fuel mixture and spark advance settings for superb rideability. Unique knock-control sensors monitor ignition advance to improve performance throughout the entire rpm range.

Smooth Shifting

The Gold Wing’s drivetrain uses a sturdy eight-plate clutch with maintenance-free hydraulic-assist, and a precise-shifting five-speed transmission with a tall fifth gear for effortless highway cruising.
 

Precise idle control

Rotary Air Control Valve (RACV) maintains precise idle control under widely varying engine loads and operating temperatures.

Cold-start rideability

Engine cooling system features a series-flow coolant flow pattern that offers cold-start rideability and provides rapid engine warm-up. A compact water pump is mounted behind the engine and is driven directly by the crankshaft, contributing to quicker engine warm-up.

Enhanced cooling efficiency

Two side-mounted radiators enhance cooling efficiency and use low-air-pressure areas created by side cowls to draw cooling air through the radiators and beyond the rider at highway speeds.

Comfort for one or two

The parallel two-valve cylinder head design, together with side-mounted radiators, allows optimum ergonomics, with excellent rider foot room and a large passenger cockpit, and an ergonomically designed saddle with a low 740 mm (29.1 in.) seat height has a plush passenger seat with integral backrest and side support for all-day riding comfort. The five-position heated grips and five-position heated seat/backrest combination with individual rider and passenger controls for optimum comfort, and foot-warming system channels engine-heated air over the rider's feet and is controlled by a fairing-mounted lever.

Beauty and ingenuity

The Gold Wing aerodynamic bodywork is functional as well as beautiful, providing excellent rider wind protection while reducing the aerodynamic drag coefficient. A simple yet ingenious ratcheting windshield-adjustment system provides six settings, over nearly 100 mm (4 inches) of travel and protection. Operated manually, the mechanism eliminates the weight and complexity of electric motors. The handsome two-piece aluminum handlebars are strong yet lightweight and the engine and saddlebag guards help protect the bodywork in case of a tip-over. To further protect its beauty, a silver powder-coated finish helps ensure the aluminum frame will remain beautiful for years to come. Headlight system features two 55-watt H7 low-beam and two 55-watt H7 high-beam bulbs with computer-designed multi-reflectors. In high-beam operation, all four bulbs produce a distinctive front lighting signature, and the motorized headlight aiming system is operated by a dial switch and provides 2.5 degrees of adjustment from level.