For the Malaysia market the 2023 Honda Gold Wing Tour gets a new colour scheme while pricing remains the same at RM 210,888. Now available only Graphite Black, pricing for the Gold Wing in Malaysia does not include road tax, insurance and registration. Engine wise things stay the same for the Gold Wing, with the flat-six SOHC 24-valve engine displacing 1,833 cc. With 124.7 hp at 5,500 rpm and 170 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm, the gold Wing delivers power to the rear wheel via shaft drive and a seven-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) gearbox.
As befits Honda’s ultimate touring
motorcycle, riding conveniences and comforts abound. An electrically operated
windshield provides optimum wind protection for the rider and passenger, adjustable
for both height and angle. A 7-inch TFT-LCD screen displays all the necessary
information including navigation, calls, messages and music management
including Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. A gyrocompass is installed for
continuous navigation in locations where the GPS signal is lost.
Other riding conveniences include cruise
control and hill start assist while four ride modes are standard – Tour, Sport,
Rain, Econ. Rear suspension preload can also be monitored on the LCD screen
while the Gold Wing’s audio system with 55-watt speakers now incorporates
Bluetooth connectivity to the optional helmet headset.
Honda’s Smart Key allows for keyless
starts and opening the boxes while walking mode and reverse gear using the DCT
gearbox makes parking and reversing the Gold Wing easy. As for storage, the top
box now has a 61-litre capacity, enough for two full-face helmets while the
panniers hold 60-litres each.
Seating comfort is still a priority for
the Gold Wing, now with a suede like seat cover. The rider can install and
optional backrest while the passenger backrest is adjustable to one of 23
positions and weight is listed as 367 kg with 21-litres of fuel in the tank
with a seat height of 745 mm.
