2018 HONDA GL1800 GOLD WING TOUR DCT
FULL TEST
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mode on the navigation screen.
The new Gold Wing uses
a Smart Key, which gives you
the remote ability to unlock the
saddlebags and rear trunk, and
easily operate the steering lock
and security functions.
The Gold Wing Tour models
all come with four audio speak-
ers—two up front and two by the
passenger compartment. I tried
listening to my music via the bike's
external speakers but sound qual-
ity is no match for the Sena 30K
helmet headset I was using.
N I N E E D M Y S P A C E
When it comes to storage this is one area that some might feel that the
new Gold Wing took a big step backwards, because there is less of it.
So why did Honda give you less storage space? Well, they did the
research and discovered that most Gold Wing owners do mostly one
or two overnight ride and don't really need massive storage, and since
Honda wanted to give the new Wing a sleeker and sportier look, they
chose to go with the smaller 30-liter side bags, which is something that
California lane-splitters and riders who commute on their Gold Wings
will surely like. The Wing's smaller 50-liter trunk struggles to hold two
full-face helmets (it depends on the size and models of the helmets) but
the bike does come with an external helmet lock that will accommodate
two helmets at one time. I would like to see a specific compartment to
safely store a laptop computer; after all, who goes anywhere without
their laptop these days? As of now, it's an awkward fit.
It's still very much a
Gold Wing. Just better.
GEAR ID'D
JACKET: ALPINESTARS DRYSTAR
PANTS: ALPINESTARS ANDES V2 DRYSTAR
BOOTS: ALPINESTARS RADON DRYSTAR
GLOVES: ALPINESTARS DRYSTAR
HELMET: SHOEI RF-SR
