Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd. (HMSI) has announced commencement of the bookings for their updated 2018 ‘Gold Wing’ motorcycles. The updated model of the flagship touring motorcycle from the house of Honda was unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show last month. Now Honda has decided to bring the all new model proclaimed ‘King of Tourers’ in India. The all new 2018 Honda Gold Wing comes equipped with loads of electronics, updated engine, chassis and suspension setup. The bike also comes equipped with ‘Dual Clutch Transmission’ (DCT) which first introduced on the Honda’s Africa Twin. The third generation DCT is claimed to be the best and first with 7-speed gear transmission.
On the occasion, Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice President - Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said,
The 2018 Gold Wing was first showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show in November’17 and delighting our customers in India, Honda is today starting the bookings for this legend. The new generation Gold Wing gets a 7-speed DCT, revolutionary suspension setup, Apple CarPlay, HSTC and a brand new engine, making it a true rider’s motorcycle. The best ever Gold Wing with all these new features is a complete generation leap and yet comes with an unmatched price.
The new 2018 Honda Gold Wing comes in two variants- Gold Wing and gold Wing Tour. The bike also comes in new glossy Candy Ardent Red color option. Honda has priced the updated touring machine at Rs. 26.85 lacs (Ex-showroom, Delhi). The bookings can be done through Honda’s exclusive Wing World outlets at Delhi and Mumbai. The deliveries of the bike are expected from the New Year 2018 and shall be done on first come first serve basis.
By: Farhan Kashif