There's big news when it comes to the new 2012 Honda Gold Wing. Because Honda have taken what is the world's best touring motorcycle and made it even better. The new bodywork is the first thing you'll notice, complementing what is the best engine and chassis package the touring world has ever seen. Look a little further and you'll discover great new improvements to the audio system, the available navigation system, and the Gold Wing's comfort, too. And there's new functionality, as well, like integrated iPod® connectivity and the ability to upload trips to the navi system from your home computer.
If you thought the Gold Wing was the world's ultimate touring motorcycle, you were right. And if you think the new Gold Wing is even better, you're right again. The bike is receiving great reviews so make sure you get in touch to find out when we get our first 2012 Goldwing in at our Keighley Goldwing Centre.
New Styling
The Goldwing's new design features a dynamic flow line linking the front to the rear, and a new, integrated tail light and rear saddlebag treatment. A redesigned front fascia and blacked-out headlights add styling touches.
Improved Ride Quality
Revised suspension settings front and rear yield added compliance for a better ride and more comfort.
Satellite-Linked Navigation System
The Gold Wing's available fully integrated GPS navigation system features a new lane-guidance feature, junction view, a new GPS receiver that captures satellite signals faster, and a new color LCD screen.
Enhanced Storage Capacity
Redesigned bodywork also means increased saddlebag capacity. Non-airbag models also get a new center-mounted lockable glovebox for added convenience, boosting the cockpit-area storage capacity to 2.8 liters.
Improved Wind and Weather Protection
The 2012 Gold Wing's new layered-surface bodywork offers more wind and weather protection around the rider and passenger's lower legs, so you'll experience less buffeting and more warmth on cool days.
iPod Connectivity
Now you can connect a compatible Apple iPod player or other USB mass storage device, such as flash drives that contain MP3, WMA6 or AAC music files, and control them through the Gold Wing's audio controls.
Audio System With Surround Sound
A new SRS CS Auto surround-sound system is tuned exclusively for the Goldwing and produces a rich, three-dimensional sound brimming with realism.
Seat Cover & Urethane Seat Material
The new seat cover and urethane seat-cover material is more comfortable, waterproof and features a new, sportier, custom perforated look.
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