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Honda Gold Wing specifications, dimensions and price

Honda · Touring

The Honda Gold Wing is a 1,833cc six-cylinder touring motorcycle with separate transmission and Tour equipment choices. Compare the actual gearbox, luggage and passenger equipment of the advertised trim. A base Gold Wing specification should not be substituted for a Gold Wing Tour or DCT configuration.

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Honda Gold Wing

Honda Gold Wing
Specification	Value
Model year	2026
Class	Touring
Engine	1833cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder four-stroke
Displacement	1833cc
Bore x stroke	73.0x73.0 mm
Compression ratio	10.5:1
Fuel system	Programmed Fuel Injection system (PGM-FI); 50mm throttle body
Transmission	Six-speed manual
Final drive	Shaft
Front suspension	Double wishbone; 4.3 in-travel
Rear suspension	Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock; 4.1 in-travel
Front brake	Dual 320mm discs
Rear brake	Single 316mm disc
Front tire	130/70-18
Rear tire	200/55-16
Seat height	29.3 in
Wet weight (curb)	806 lb
Wheelbase	66.9 in
Rake (caster angle)	30.0°
Trail	4.3 in
Fuel capacity	5.5 gal
Valve train	Unicam SOHC; four valves per cylinder
Warranty	Transferable, three year included, unlimited-mileage limited warranty
Starting MSRP	$25,500
Destination charge	$775

How the Gold Wing rides

The Gold Wing's strength is the way it covers distance. SlashGear calls it an excellent ride with a smooth and powerful engine and modern features to keep a rider connected and comfortable for days, and reports that a 5 ft 9 in rider sat upright without discomfort. Motorcycle.com rode 673 miles from Alabama to Daytona and appreciated the placid ride of the double-wishbone front suspension and the way the DCT chose the correct gear.

The rear is a Pro-Link system on a single-sided swingarm that adjusts for passenger and luggage weight (Road & Track).

Weight, and what it means at low speed

Curb weight ranges from 802 to 856 lb depending on trim, according to SlashGear. The flat-six has ample power to move it. Road & Track adds that the weight is apparent as speed bleeds off, and that low-speed control requires the basics of motorcycling: look where you want to go and drag the rear brake in slow maneuvers.

A rider new to big tourers should practice in a parking lot before a long trip.

Which Gold Wing to buy

The base six-speed is the least expensive way in, and the DCT trims add an automatic. SlashGear says power reaches the rear wheel by a six-speed manual on base trims and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic on middle and upper trims. Road & Track's price ladder ran from $25,975 for the low-seat six-speed to $34,175 for the airbag-equipped twin-clutch 50th Anniversary Tour.

Gold Wing against the Roadmaster, R 18 Transcontinental and Road Glide

The Gold Wing is lighter than Indian's Roadmaster and the BMW R 18 Transcontinental, at 806 lb against 919 lb and 954.6 lb, and $25,500 against the Roadmaster's $34,999. It is also the only one here with a six-cylinder engine, an 1,833cc flat-six.

Honda Gold Wing — specification reference

The 2026 Honda Gold Wing is Honda's flagship touring motorcycle, with an 1,833cc horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine, shaft drive and double-wishbone front suspension. Reviewers describe an excellent ride, a smooth, powerful engine and an upright seat that stays comfortable for days. It suits a rider who wants a long-distance tourer, and its weight is felt at low speed.

Model-year range: 2025–2026
Compared editions: 2
Specification entries: 23
Entries that differ: 3

Honda lists 806 lb curb weight for the base model, and SlashGear reports 802 to 856 lb depending on trim. Road & Track notes the weight shows as speed drops, so low-speed maneuvers need practice.

Yes, as an option. The base bike has a six-speed manual, and the Gold Wing Automatic DCT is $1,000 more at $26,500. SlashGear notes the DCT is a 7-speed dual-clutch on middle and upper trims.