Honda
Motorcycle & Scooter India announced the commencement of bookings for its
2019 CBU line up that includes the CB1000R+, Gold Wing Tour DCT, CBR1000RR
Fireblade and the CBR1000RR Fireblade SP. In this post, we talk about the 2019
Gold Wing Tour DCT or Dual Clutch Technology.
The Honda Gold Wing
is best known to offer a ton of features that add luxuries to the touring
machine. For 2019, the tourer is claimed to be more athletic and engaging. The
comprehensive feature list on the Gold Wing includes an electric windscreen
adjustable for angle & height, Apple CarPlay and a trunk.
The Gold Wing also
offers a suite of features that make planning and riding easier. The Suspension
modes enable optimizing the bike’s manoeuvrability and ride under changing road
conditions. Mechanical specifications on the motorcycle include a massive 1833
cc, flat six-cylinder engine featuring 4-valves per cylinder. The motor
delivers a maximum power of 124 hp @ 5,500 rpm and peak torque of 170 Nm that
is available at 4,500 rpm. Throttle by Wire has been added, and the motorcycle
now offers four modes (TOUR, SPORT, ECON and RAIN) that alter the engine’s
character and power delivery.
The DCT (Dual
Clutch Technology) features 7-speeds, with clutch feel, shift speed and rpm
range of up/downshifts explicitly tailored to each riding mode. The creep
forward and back function offers better convenience while parking the vehicle.
Honda Selectable
Torque Control (HSTC) maintains rear wheel traction while the suspension
damping and Combined Brake System (CBS) effect alter depending on the mode
selected. Hill Start Assist (HSA) and Idling Stop add ease of use.
The Honda Goldwing
GL1800 DCT, available in the Candy Ardent Red, can be purchased at INR 27.79
Lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi).
