Man, the Honda Gold Wing 2025 is the kind of bike that makes you want to load up the bags and just ride—it’s that smooth, luxurious tourer that’s been around forever but still feels like the ultimate road companion for knocking out miles without the ache. Launched early in 2025 to mark 50 years since the first GL1000 hit the streets, it’s Honda’s top-shelf adventure machine with anniversary flair like special Bordeaux Red paint and “Since 1975” badges that give it a nod to the old days. Globally, it’s priced starting around $29,000 for the Tour DCT base, making it a premium pick for riders who dig the BMW K 1600 or Harley Road Glide but want something with that flat-six magic. With a 1,833cc engine dishing 125 hp, 7-speed DCT, and a 7-inch TFT screen, it’s built for epic cross-country jaunts—perfect if you’re trading in an older Wing or switching from a cruiser, though the hefty 390 kg might have you double-checking parking spots.
Retro-Luxe Design That Feels Premium
This thing’s a touring titan—2,612 mm long, 925 mm wide, 1,430 mm tall, with a 1,690 mm wheelbase that’s rock-solid for eating up pavement. At 390 kg kerb and 130 mm ground clearance, it glides over bumps but sticks to the road like glue. The 2025 Anniversary Edition rocks that Bordeaux Red Metallic with subtle “Since 1975” script on the fairings and bags, plus full-coverage bodywork that cuts wind noise to a whisper. 18-inch front and 16-inch rear alloys with 130/70-18 and 200/55-16 tires grip tight. The 745 mm seat fits most folks, low center of gravity for easy handling—big saddlebags for gear, but it’s no city slalom king with that size.
Cockpit That’s Pure Comfort
Hop on the heated/ventilated seat, and upright bars with floorboards feel like sinking into a leather armchair—no leg cramps after hours in the saddle. The 7-inch color TFT dash pops speed, fuel, nav, and modes, hooking up via Bluetooth for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to stream your playlist or follow GPS without fumbling. USB-C ports keep your phone juiced, 21.1L tank tucks away neatly—optional pillion backrest turns it into a two-up setup. Cruise control chills out on long stretches, flipping between Standard, Sport, or Rain modes is a breeze—quiet enough to chat over the flat-six hum, keeping that luxe tourer vibe for those all-day rides without drowning you in gadgets.
Flat-Six Power That Glides
The liquid-cooled 1,833cc SOHC flat-six pumps 125 hp at 5,500 rpm and 170 Nm at 4,500 rpm—6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT auto shifts like butter, hitting 0-100 kmph in 5 seconds and topping 230 kmph. ARAI says 14 kmpl (real-world 12-14), stretching the tank 250-300 km at around $3-4 per gallon—torquey low-end for loaded passes, silky whine on throttle. Double Wishbone front forks (130 mm travel) and Pro-Arm rear swingarm (105 mm) adjust on the fly—no corner wobble, smooth for highways, but DCT can lag in tight city snarls.
Safety That’s Rock-Solid
Dual Brembo discs—320 mm front, 316 mm rear—with cornering ABS bite hard in wet, plus traction control and wheelie mitigation for bold leans. Adaptive Ride Height drops 25 mm at stops, LED cornering lamps cut fog, TPMS keeps tires honest. No full IMU, but the aluminum twin-spar frame grips tight—5-star ASEAN NCAP, shrugging off bumps for riders pushing limits.
Price and Grab It Quick
Tour Anniversary DCT starts at $29,000—on-road equivalent around Rs. 39.90 lakh in markets like India, with October deals: Rs. 4k-5k off with ICICI cards, no-cost EMI, trade-ins up to Rs. 20k. Two-year warranty, Rs. 2k-3k yearly—5-10 day waits, resale 75% after a year.
What Users Say
Owners are hooked on the smoothness and space—”touring god for the cash,” one Mumbai rider says—but the weight bugs one-hand fans, and no charger in the box annoys some. Software’s buttery smooth, but ads can creep in occasionally. Vs. K 1600’s tech edge or Road Glide’s rumble, the Gold Wing wins on flat-six refinement and comfort—top if touring muscle’s your vibe.
Quick Specs
February 2025 launch, $29,000 base, 1,833cc flat-six, 125 hp, 14 kmpl ARAI, Showa suspension—one variant. Swing by for Bordeaux Red or deals—your flagship’s ready to roll.