Description:

2012 – Known as the best of two-up motorcycle in the world, the 2012 Gold Wing continues on. Manufacture of the Gold Wing shifts to the ultra-modern facility in Kumamoto, Japan, where production on a gigantic scale will see as many as 1800 motorcycles produced in a single day.


The new 2012 Gold Wing brings upgraded styling along with an array of sophisticated electronic amenities including a next-generation GPS navigation system with user-friendly programmability for sharing favorite ride routes, plus a built-in MP3/iPod interface for the new SRS CS Auto technology surround-sound system. The 2012 Gold Wing also boasts increased luggage capacity, greater protection from wind and weather, revised suspension settings for enhanced ride compliance, and unparalleled comfort for both rider and passenger. In addition to its power-laden yet refined drivetrain and delightfully sporty handling, packages for ABS and airbag do much to further the Gold Wing’s reputation as the most celebrated touring machine in motorcycle history.

With new styling, instruments, more luggage capacity, comfort, improved handling and updated electronics, the changes to the 2012 Honda Gold Wing are both strong and subtle. Four colors and equipment packages (Comfort, Navi, ABS and Airbag) return for 2012, We’ll have a full test and comparison with the BMW in future issues.

MECHANICAL FEATURES
Motor Horizontal 6-cylinder, 4 stroke, 12 valve, SOHC (single overhead camshaft cylinder head)
Cooling Liquid
Displacement 1,832 cc
Bore / Stroke 74 x 71 mm
Compression ratio 9.8: 1
Maximum Power 118 hp (87 kW) / 5,500 rpm (95/1/EC)
Maximum Torque 167 Nm / 4,000 rpm (95/1/EC)
Food PGM-DSFI electronic injection with automatic choke, Ø 40 mm
Air Filter Viscous, cartridge-type paper
Ignition System Digital transistorized with electronic advance control
Power Forward 2 ° BTDC (idle) -30 ° BTDC (3,500 rom)
Sparkplug Type BKR6E011 (NGK); K20PR-U11 (DENSO)
Start Electrical
Battery Capacity 12 V/18 AH
Power Alternator 1,000 W
Lighthouses 12 V, 55 W x 2 (short) / 55 W x 2 (long)
Clutch Wet, multiplate with coil springs
Clutch Hydraulic
Transmission Type 5-speed (including overdrive, plus electric standby)
Primary Reduction 1.591 (78/49)
Foreign Exchange
1 st speed 2.375 (38/16)
2 nd Speed 1.454 (32/22)
3 rd speed 1,068 (31/29)
4 th speed 0,843 (27/32)
5 th speed 0,686 (24/35)
Final Reduction 2,750 (33/12)
Final Transmission Cardan
STRUCTURE OF THE BIKE
Chassis Diamond twin-spar aluminum triple rectangular
Advance 109 mm
Guidelines 29 º 15 ‘
Turning Radius 3.3 m
Front Suspension Air assisted telescopic fork with anti-dive
Bar diameter
45 mm
Travel
140 mm
Rear Suspension Unit Pro-Link system with adjustable electronically controlled spring preload
Travel
105 mm
Front brake Double disc with combined 3-piston calipers, ABS, floating rotors and sintered metal pads
Diameter
296 mm x 4.5 mm
Back brake Ventilated disc with Combined 3-piston caliper ABS, floating rotors and sintered metal pads
Diameter
316 mm x 11 mm
Front Tire MT 18 x 3.5, 5-spoke aluminum hollow section
Rear Tire 16 x MT 5, 5-spoke aluminum hollow section
Front Tire 130/70-R18 (63H)
Rear Tire 180/60-R16 (74H)
Front Tire Pressure 250 Kpa
Rear tire pressure 280 Kpa
GENERAL
Total length 2,635 mm
Total Width 945 mm
Total Height 1,455 mm
Wheelbase 1,690 mm
Seat Height 740 mm
Ground Clearance 125 mm
Weight in running order
405 kg (D: 185 kg, T: 220 Kg)
Deluxe version Navigation / Airbag 417 kg (D: 192 kg, T: 225 kg)
Maximum Load Capacity 190 Kg
Cargo Weight 607 Kg (D: 232 kg, T: 375 Kg)
Tank Capacity 25 liters (including 4-liter light reserve)
Oil Capacity 4.6 Liter
Conform to Euro 3