Honda is integrating Android Auto with the
current-generation Gold Wing touring motorcycle. Riders with Android 5.0 or
later smartphones, plus the Android Auto app, will be able to enjoy services
such as music, phone calls and messaging at no additional cost.
You will however need a Bluetooth headset,
which is sold separately, in order to utilize Android Auto while riding a Gold
Wing bike. This update is planned for mid-June 2020, as the Japanese brand
wants to make both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay available on even more models
going forward.
The Gold Wing has been Honda’s flagship
motorcycle for over four decades. In 2017 when the all-new variant was
announced in North America, it became the world’s first motorcycle with Apple
CarPlay integration. Now, with Android Auto, you get a simplified interface and
easy-to-use voice actions. The system is designed to minimize distraction so
that riders can focus on the road.
As far as we’re concerned, using voice
commands is crucial regardless of which infotainment software you’re using
while riding on just two wheels. Also, the handlebar display is definitely
large enough for easy scrolling, although we wouldn’t recommend looking at it
too much while you’re in motion.
