American Honda announced that the Gold Wing will be making a comeback to the US market for the 2024 model. Along with its return, the Gold Wing will be offered in a new color called Matte Armored Green Metallic, in addition to the existing options of Pearl White, Gray Metallic, and Black.
The 2024 Honda Gold Wing comes with the option of Honda’s automatic Dual Clutch Transmission and is available with or without an airbag. Customers can also choose the Tour version, which includes a top box and comfortable passenger backrest. For those who prefer a simpler version, the no-frills Gold Wing is still available.
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The Engine
The 2024 Honda Gold Wing is equipped with a single overhead cam, 1,833cc liquid-cooled flat six-cylinder engine. The bore and stroke are perfectly square at 73.0mm by 73.0mm, and the compression ratio is 10.5 to one. It is paired with a six-speed transmission and features a shaft final drive.
Suspension, Brakes, and Wheels
The 2024 Honda Gold Wing boasts a double wishbone suspension setup in the front and a Pro Arm single-sided swingarm and Pro-Link setup in the rear. It offers 4.3 inches of suspension travel in the front and 4.1 inches in the rear. The braking system consists of two 320mm discs in the front and a single 316mm disc in the rear. All models of the 2024 Gold Wing come with an 18-inch front wheel and a 16-inch rear wheel.
Features
The 2024 Honda Gold Wing is equipped with a clear, full-color 7-inch TFT and LCD display. It supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, allowing users to connect their smartphones via Bluetooth to stream music, make phone calls, read messages, and more. Additional features include navigation, a tire pressure monitoring system, and an optional HomeLink feature that lets the Gold Wing interact with home devices such as garage doors.
Dimensions
The 2024 Honda Gold Wing has a wheelbase of 66.9 inches, a rake of 30.5 degrees, and a trail of 4.3 inches. The seat height is 29.3 inches, and the fuel capacity is 5.5 gallons. According to Honda, the Gold Wing has a claimed fuel economy of 42 miles per gallon. The curb weight of the 2024 Gold Wing is 802 pounds, although this may vary depending on equipment.
Colors, Trims, Pricing, and Availability
The availability of colors, pricing, and availability may vary between regions as Honda offers its motorcycles in multiple markets worldwide.
In the US, the 2024 Gold Wing will be available in Matte Armored Green Metallic for the base model and Matte Armored Green Metallic or Gray Metallic/Black for the DCT version. The Gold Wing Tour is offered in Gray Metallic/Black or Pearl White, while the Gold Wing Tour DCT comes in Gray Metallic/Black or Pearl White. The Gold Wing Tour Airbag DCT is available in Pearl White. The prices range from $24,700 for the base model to $33,000 for the Gold Wing Tour Airbag DCT. The 2024 Gold Wings are expected to arrive in American Honda dealerships in November 2023.