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2012 Honda’s Goldwing Specifications

By | May 28, 2011 | Honda, Sport Touring, Touring, What's New |

Through the decades, Gold Wings have usually had excellent seats, as well as the one particular around the 2012 design might be its best yet.

2012 Honda's Goldwing Specifications

Honda has announced a series of upgrades for the 2012 GL1800 Goldwing, with updated GPS systems, storage space, bodywork and speaker sets topping the list. The GPS system will be accessible online, allowing riders to share routes and much more.

Here is the Specsheet for Honda’s Glodwing Gl1800

Model: GL1800
Engine Type: 1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 74mm x 71mm
Compression ratio: 9.8:1
Valve Train: SOHC; two valves per cylinder
Induction: PGM-FI
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with 3-D mapping
Transmission: Five-speed including >> Read More

2012 New Goldwing Features

By | May 28, 2011 | Honda, Sport Touring, Touring, What's New |

Honda releases info on the 2012 GoldWing, which receives a number of improvements and additions over last year’s model. Clearly not the major overhaul that some Wing fans were hoping for, but nevertheless a real update with several functional improvements, updates to the big electronic options, and mild styling tweaks to keep the bike from looking dated.

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New for 2012
- Fresh styling cues produce a more integrated appearance along with a sporting edge, adding to the premium touring visage.
- Redesigned fairing adds extra wind protection, especially to the lower body and leg areas.
- Larger saddlebags add approximately 7 liters of additional storage space, upping total capacity to well over 150 liters including the trunk and fairing pockets.
- Handy central storage pocket added to models without airbag.
- Revised suspension settings front and rear yield added compliance for a better ride and more comfort.
- Urethane seat material and cover material give added comfort.
- Re-shaped taillight adds a distinctive appearance and aids visibility.
- Wheels are >> Read More

Harley Davidson Opens New Asia Pacific Headquarters in Singapore

By | May 21, 2011 | Cruiser, Harley Davidson, Sport Touring, What's New |

Harley-Davidson Motor Company has made Singapore its headquarters for its operations in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Milwaukee-based company said the move was part of its bid to beef up its dealership in the region and rack up sales outside of the US.

Harley Davidson Opens New Asia Pacific Headquarters in Singapore

Harley-Davidson’s presence in Asia spans nearly a hundred years. The company said it shipped 222,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles to dealers and distributors globally last year. In addition, retail sales in the Asia-Pacific region accounted for 9.4 per cent of that sales volume.

Its decision to finally set up a regional headquarters in Singapore underscores its >> Read More

Honda Announces The New 2012 Gold Wing

By | February 28, 2011 | Honda, Sport Touring, Touring, What's New |

TORRANCE, Calif., U.S.A., – American Honda Motor Company announced the first release of machines for the 2012 model year, the Gold Wing and FourTrax Foreman. These two 2012 models kick off the beginning of an exciting new season for Honda.

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HONDA SAYS
“This pair of 2012 new-model releases really illustrates the great diversity we have in styles of machinery for Honda customers,” said Powersports Press Manager Bill Savino. “Both the Gold Wing and Foreman serve as the newest extensions of incredibly popular models that have built up large and loyal fan bases in their respective fields over the years.

The Gold Wing now expands its reputation as the premier touring motorcycle in the world, while the Foreman is the newest iteration in a full line of machines built to work—but are also ready to lead the way to good times when a day off comes around. With these two especially popular models we’re starting off the 2012 model year in a big way, and we’re equally excited about the additional new releases to follow later this year.”

The Gold >> Read More

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