Boon Siew Honda (BSH) proudly announced the 2021 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing for the local market.
The big cruiser now offers better usability with increased carrying capacity and improve pillion comfort.
The updated Gold Wing now features a bigger luggage capacity, from 11L to 61L (top case), a revised pillion backrest angle for better comfort and new audio with lightweight speakers. The new Gold Wing is also equipped with Android Auto on top of the already available Apple CarPlay.
Nevertheless, The GL1800 continue to make 125hp @ 5,500rrpm and 170Nm @ 4,500rpm from its liquid-cooled 1,833cc 4-stroke SOHC horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine.
According to BSH, the riding ergonomics has been adjusted further forward to create a better feel.
Braking is done by a combination of ABS and D-CBS (Dual-Combined Brake System) which contributes to better brake distribution to the front and rear wheels.
The 2021 Gold Wing also feature Throttle By Wire (TBW) which offers up to 4 rider modes, Tour, Sport, Econ and Rain.
Other electronics features include:
- Hill Start Assist and Idling Stop – offers better control while improving fuel efficiency
- Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) – helps maintain rear wheel traction
- Integrated Starter Generator – combines generator and starter motor into one, with the generator operating as the starter motor when supplied with reverse power
The 2021 Hoda GL1800 Gold Wing is available only in Pearl Glare White for a price of RM210,888.
