GOLD WING 2008
IT S TIME TO START LIVING THE DREAM. 2008 A little time off. The open road, and the freedom to explore it. Go ahead, get out the map book. Put the newspaper on hold. Find someone to water the plants. It ll all still be there when you get back. Concentrate on what counts. The smells. The tastes. The experiences. Living. Now, take that trip. On a Honda Gold Wing. THE GOLD WING DIFFERENCE Honda revolutionized the world of motorcycle travel when we intro- duced our very first Gold Wing in 1975. And we ve never looked back. The GL1200 in 1984, the aluminum-framed six-cylinder GL1500 in 1988, and the state-of-the-art GL1800 in 2001. When it s your dream, don t settle for anything less.
THE ULTIMATE TOURING MACHINE From Route 66 to the Alcan Highway, from the Rocky Mountains to the Eastern Seaboard, one motorcycle is known as the world s ultimate touring machine Honda s spectacular Gold Wing. Smooth, fast, powerful, comfortable and reliable, it offers impeccable handling. Years of refinement have brought the Gold Wing to where it is today. No wonder the Gold Wing has been one of Cycle World s ten best bikes 17 times! The Gold Wing incorporates some great fundamentals: our fuel-injected 1832cc six-cylinder engine, a light and strong aluminum frame, shaft final drive, wind-tunnel-designed full-coverage bodywork, and a fully integrated sound system. But there s much, much more.
IT ALL STARTS WITH THE ENGINE Every Honda Gold Wing is built around the best touring engine the motorcycling world has ever seen: our 1832cc horizontally opposed six-cylinder powerhouse. Exceptionally smooth. Unbelievably strong. Legendary in its reliability. In short, the perfect engine for a touring bike. The inherent balance that a six offers is one big reason the Gold Wing runs so smoothly. The gearbox spins opposite the crank s rotation, balancing the crankshaft s torque. A proven performer, it will take you wherever you want to go.
PREMIUM AUDIO Part of every new 2008 Gold Wing. We add rear speakers, a pair of front tweeters, a powerful tuner and a separate amp. COMFORT Heated grips, a heated seat and passenger backrest, and adjustable warm-air ducts for your feet. It doesn t get any better. NAVIGATION The exclusive Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System is the best on two wheels. Take the hassle out of travel. FOUR GREAT OPTION PACKAGES Honda s Gold Wing has stood apart from every other touring motorcycle for a long time. AIRBAG ABS Anti-lock brakes can be a big help in making controlled stops in less than ideal conditions. Four sensors are incorporated into the Gold Wing s fork for the earliest possible detection of a frontal impact. This industry-first fully integrated rider airbag is available exclusively on the Gold Wing. But now it stands out even further. You can choose your Gold Wing with one of four great packages: Premium Audio; Premium Audio plus Comfort and Navigation * ; Premium Audio plus Comfort, Navigation and ABS; and Premium Audio, Comfort, Navigation, ABS and our exclusive Airbag. Your Honda Dealer can detail them all for you, but it nets out like this: You can specifi cally tailor your new Gold Wing to the kind of riding you do and to the degree of luxury you and your passenger enjoy. Don t think of the Gold Wing as just a motorcycle. Think of it as a traveling partner that s going to enrich your life, make every trip an adventure, and fi ll your life with memories.
Honda Genuine Accessories (partial list, over 50 available) Model Engine Bore & stroke Compression ratio Fuel system Ignition Transmission Final drive Front suspension Rear suspension Front brakes Rear brake Front tire Rear tire Wheelbase Seat height Curb weight ** Fuel capacity Feature packages Colors GOLD WING GL1800 1832cc SOHC liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder 74.0 x 71.0mm 9.8:1 PGM-FI with automatic choke Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping Five-speed with overdrive, plus electric reverse Shaft 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system; 5.5-inch travel Pro Arm single-sided swingarm with Pro-Link; electronically controlled spring-preload adjustment with two memory presets; 4.1-inch travel Dual full-fl oating 296mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers (optional ABS) Single ventilated 316mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper (optional ABS) 130/70R-18 180/60R-16 66.5 inches 29.1 inches 886 lbs to 926 lbs 6.6 gallons Premium Audio; Premium Audio/Comfort/Navigation; Premium Audio/Comfort/Navigation/ABS; Premium Audio/Comfort/Navigation/ABS/Airbag Metallic Red, Pearl White, Titanium, Black, Dark Red Metallic CHROME FRONT DISC COVERS The best way yet to dress up your Wing. PASSENGER ARMRESTS Show your passenger you care. Especially nice on long rides. CHROME WINDSCREEN GARNISH Our biggest chrome feature. TRUNK SPOILER W/ BRAKE LIGHT Color-matched to each Gold Wing for a perfectly integrated look. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT At Honda, we believe in performance and leadership. That s why we re taking a leadership position when it comes to the environment, in our products and in all other aspects of our business as well. For more information visit powersports.honda.com/the_story/environment. PROGRAMS THAT PERFORM There s more to your new Honda Gold Wing than all its great features. Just log on to powersports. honda.com and you ll discover all the great programs available to you, including things like the Honda Rider s Club of America, financing, rider training and extended warranty coverage. BE A RESPONSIBLE RIDER Remember, always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing whenever you ride. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and never use the street as a racetrack. Inspect your motorcycle before riding and read your owner s manual. Check your HRCA guide or the HRCA website (hrca.honda.com) concerning reimbursement through the Honda Rider s Club of America for MSF rider training. Obey the law, use common sense, respect the rights of others when you ride, and make sure you have a proper license when riding on public roads. Operating your motorcycle with a modified engine, exhaust system or noise-control system may be illegal. For more information visit powersports.honda.com. Metallic Red Pearl White Titanium Black Dark Red Metallic SIX-DISC CD CHANGER What s a road trip without musical accompaniment? FOGLIGHTS These not only look great, but you ll love the way they work. Specifi cations, programs and availability subject to change without notice. See your Honda Dealer for details on all programs. All specifi cations in this brochure including colors, warranty terms, HRCA, etc. apply only to models sold and registered in the United States. * See owner s manual concerning navigation-system use while riding. ** Includes all standard equipment, required fl uids and a full tank of fuel ready to ride. Gold Wing, Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System, Pro-Link, Honda Genuine Accessories, Honda Rider s Club of America, HRCA and Performance First are trademarks of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2007 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (8/07) Printed in the U.S.A. honda.com A2907 genuineaccessories.honda.com