Alongside the Honda CB1000 SP, also unveiled was the 2025 Honda Gold Wing for Malaysia, priced at RM222,888, up from the previous RM212,888. Honda’s grand touring motorcycle comes in two colour options – Eternal Gold and Bordeaux Red Metallic – and pricing does not include road tax, insurance and registration.
At the heart of the Gold Wing is the flat-six engine that has been the model’s trademark since the fourth generation Gold Wing GL1500. Power for the liquid-cooled, 24-valve, DOHC mill is rated at 124.7 hp at 5,500 rpm with a maximum torque of 170 Nm at 4,500 rpm.
Power goes to the rear wheel via a seven-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) with reverse gear, with two wet multi-plate clutches. Shaft final drive spins the rear 16-inch wheel wearing 200/55 tyre while the front wheel is an 18-inch hoop wearing 130/70 rubber.
Suspension in front uses a double wishbone layout and rear monoshock, all electronically controlled in conjunction with the Gold Wing’s ride modes. This minimises dive under braking and provides load compensation with rear spring preload electronically adjustable separately from the ride modes if desired.
As befits Honda’s flagship tourer, the Gold Wing abounds with riding conveniences and electronics. The Gold Wing comes with Honda’s Motorcycle Airbag System comprising of an airbag module which includes the airbag and the inflator, and crash sensors.
The system monitors acceleration changes, and an ECU performs calculations to instantly determine when a collision is occurring. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard equipment, along with Bluetooth connectivity to the rider’s smartphone.
The Gold Wing’s audio system has been re-engineered with new lightweight, high output 55 Watt speakers with optimised equaliser settings. An electrically adjustable windscreen offers stepless adjustment for both height and angle allowing riders to fine-tune wind protection to their preference.
Storage capacity measures 121-litres in total, with electronic locking and unlocking using the Gold Wing’s smart key system. Rider and passenger comfort has also been a Gold Wing constant, now with suede-effect and synthetic leather upholstery.
Braking is done with the Dual Combined Brake System (D-CBS) automatically balancing braking force between front and rear wheels, guided by an ABS modulator and brake ECU. Twin brake discs with six-piston callipers are fitted to the front wheel, while the rear wheel gets a single disc with three-piston calliper.
Other riding conveniences include four ride modes, cruise control, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), and Hill Start Assist (HSA). The Gold Wing tips the scales at 391 kg, with a 20-litre fuel tank and seat height set at 745 mm.
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