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When it comes to touring, theres really only one bike that should ever enter the conversation. Thats the Gold Wing, Honda Powersports standard-bearer, the technological and luxury feature showcase rolled up into a machine Cycle World magazine has named one of its Top 10 Bikes an incredible 17 times! No surprise, since the Gold Wing is truly a touring bike that has it all: power, sporting performance, and long-range amenities to make any trip a first-class ticket to paradise. Rest assured that, on the 2010 Gold Wing, your touring experience will be the ultimate in long-distance luxury.


Four To Choose From.: We offer the Gold Wing in four distinct performance package options, with exclusive features like Premium Audio, XM® Radio with Navigation traffic and weather, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, ABS, heated grips and seat, and even one with the industrys first airbag.


XM® Marks the Spot.: Stay on course and stay out of the weather, thanks to the available XM®- Gold Wings traffic and weather features available in addition to XMs incredible line-up of music, news, sports, and entertainment programming.


Options: Power, luxury, sporting performance with its unparalleled combination of class-leading features, the 1832cc Gold Wing® continues to redefine what a touring motorcycle can be. And now for 2010 the best gets even better with the addition of two new colors to the Gold Wings four amazing packages. Choose one of the Gold Wings four packages and maximize your long-distance experience with such exclusive features as XM Radio with NavTraffic/NavWeather and the convenience of a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Add to these options that include premium, six-speaker audio with an 80-watts-per-channel external amplifier. Cold-weather comfort features like heated grips, a heated seat and passenger backrest, and foot-level warm-air ducts. Hondas exclusive Satellite-Linked Navigation System. Integrated anti-lock brakes (ABS). Dont forget Hondas revolutionary airbag system, the first of its kind on a production motorcycle.


Pro-Arm Rear Swingarm: MotoGP-inspired single-sided cast-aluminum swingarm is super-rigid and lightweight, with reduced unsprung weight, delivering sharper, sportier handling. Unique Pro-Arm design combines with Honda's patented Pro-Link® rear suspension, which features electronically adjustable hydraulic preload settings for various riding and load conditions.


1832cc Six-Cylinder Engine: Fuel-injected, horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine is exceptionally smooth and incredibly powerful. Gearbox spins opposite the crank's rotation for smooth counterbalance effect with the crankshaft's torque.


Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): Disc Monitors both front and rear tire pressure once per minute. Alerts rider if tire pressure falls below minimum recommendations.


Airbag: Industry's first (and only) production motorcycle airbag system available exclusively on the Gold Wing. Gold Wing's fork incorporates four sensors for the earliest possible detection of a frontal impact.


XM Satellite Radio/Weather/Traffic: Free 90-day trial period included with your new XM-equipped Gold Wing. First integrated implementation of Satellite radio on a motorcycle. Also provides you with real-time traffic and weather in addition to regular XM programs (separate subscription required after 90-day trial).


Honda's Satellite-Linked Navigation System™: Exclusive Honda design and technology is the best GPS-based navi system on two wheels. Color LCD screen and step-by-step verbal directions via Gold Wing's sound system.
EngineEngine Type: 1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder
Bore And Stroke: 74.0mm x 71.0mm
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 TrainTransmission: Five-speed including overdrive, plus electric reverse
Final Drive: Shaft
Chassis / Suspension / BrakesFront Suspension: 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 5.5 in. of 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 in. of 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 Tires: 130/70R-18
Rear Tires: 180/60R-16
DimensionsRake: 29.15 deg.
Trail: 109.0mm (4.3 in.)
Wheelbase: 66.5 in.
Seat Height: 29.1 in.
Curb Weight: 895 - 928 lbs., depending on option packages selected (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuelready to ride.)
Fuel Capacity: 6.6 gal.
OtherEmissions: Meets current CARB and EPA standards.
Available Colors: Metallic Red, Metallic Black, Pearl Yellow, Metallic Titanium
Model Id: GL18HPNM
Factory Warranty InformationThree Years: Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
NOTES:
XM Radio, NavTraffic and NavWeather are available on the 2010 Gold Wing Audio Comfort Navi XM, 2010 Gold Wing Audio Comfort Navi XM ABS, and 2010 Gold Wing Airbag models only. XM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately after the first 90 days.