Yellow is not really my colour, but this yellow Goldwing is!
The Honda Goldwing, is one of the first luxurious cruiser ever build. With
six-cylinder, 1800 cc the engine is quiet and has a low centre of gravity, at
the weight of 360kg I can't really feel it, when I cruised and seat on the
GL1800. I personally love huge, bulky
and comfortable motorcycle, especially when I know I’m going for a long ride.
This GL1800 is equipped with good comfort for long distances
ride, GPS, audio system, cruise mode, and etc. With audio information provided
through the speakers and headset cables, plus a rider "comfort
package" comprising saddle heating, heated grips, and adjustable
engine-air vents ahead of the driver's foot pegs. A revised fairing gave better
protection to my legs, with vents channeling warm engine air onto my feet.
The trunk, fairing pockets and saddlebags gave a storage
capacity of 150 litres, that’s huge! The most fun thing is, it come with a
reverse gear system, how I love not to put so much effort for parking. With
that huge windshield and ventilation, I don't have to worry so much with the
wind impact or getting too cold or too hot. Cornering with this monster bike,
it’s not easy. I’ve put my skills to the test when I ride this GL18, it’s not a
sport tourer, it’s not a DP bike and obviously it’s not a racer.
It took a while for me to get used to it, eventually I
did, there’s a trick and skills that I used especially making a sharp U-Turn.
With the right speed and gear, cornering with this monster is fun. To me the
only thing I have to deal with is the 25 litre gas which is quite expensive to
ride with, and only gave you the warning low fuel sign at 4 litre, but its
checks out. And what a surprise when I realized that this Honda Gold Wing only have top gear of 5.
Model: GL1800
Engine Type: 1832cc
liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 74mm x 71mm
Valve Train: SOHC;
two valves per cylinder
Induction: PGM-FI
Ignition:
Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
Transmission:
Five-speed including Overdrive, plus electric Reverse
Final drive: Shaft
Suspension
Front: 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system; 5.5 inches
travel
Rear: Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single
shock with computer-controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory
presets; 4.1 inches travel
Brakes
Front: Dual full-floating 296mm discs with LBS three-piston
calipers; optional ABS
Rear: Single ventilated 316mm disc with LBS three-piston
caliper; optional ABS
Tires
Front: 130/70R-18
Rear: 180/60R-16
Wheelbase: 66.5
inches
Rake (Caster Angle):
29.15o
Trail: 109mm (4.3 inches)
Fuel Capacity: 25
litre
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