2005 Honda Goldwing

Now celebrating its 30th year as the world's first-class ticket to relaxed and
luxurious motorcycle touring, the incomparable Gold Wing lets you see the world the
way it's meant to be. Nothing else matches its blend of smoothly impressive
performance, majestic yet neutral handling and extensive carrying capability. Every
comfort you can imagine has been integrated into one of the most impressive, enjoyable
and ultimately satisfying touring machines to traverse the highways of Europe and the
world.
The Gold Wing's advanced twin-spar aluminium frame is designed to ensure a
light and easy balance of handling that belies its size. Its strong and responsive 1800cc
fuel-injected flat-six engine delivers smooth, reliable power to its rear wheel via a quiet,
maintenance-free shaft drive system. Peerless combined antilock brakes work in
seamless concert to ensure smooth, unruffled braking control over all the varying road
surfaces you might encounter. And its extensive list of high-tech features, such as its
RDS radio entertainment system, cruise control, electric reverse, push-button adjustable
rear suspension, and more combine to make long-distance trips aboard the Gold Wing
an experience in luxury to surpass anything else on two wheels.
30 years is a long time. except when its shared aboard the Gold Wing.
Colours
Bloodstone Red Metallic
Billet Silver Metallic
Nova Blue Metallic
New Features
New 30th Anniversary Edition features commemorative emblems and carbon fibrepatterned
seat.
Specification
Engine Type - Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 12-valve SOHC flat-6
Displacement - 1,832cm3
Bore x Stroke - 74 x 71mm
Compression Ratio - 9.8 : 1
Max. Power Output - 87kW/5,500min-1 (95/1/EC)
Max. Torque - 167Nm/4,000min-1 (95/1/EC)
Idling Speed - 700min-1
Oil Capacity - 4.6 litres
Carburation - PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with automatic choke
Throttle Bore - 40mm
Aircleaner - Viscous, cartridge-type paper filter
Fuel Tank Capacity - 25 litres (including 4-litre warning light reserve)
Ignition System - Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Ignition Timing - 2° BTDC (idle) ~ 30° BTDC (3,500min-1)
Sparkplug Type - BKR6E011 (NGK); K20PR-U11 (ND)
Starter - Electric
Battery Capacity - 12V/18AH
Headlights - 12V 55W x 2 (low) / 55W x 2 (high)
Clutch - Wet, multiplate with coil springs
Clutch Operation - Hydraulic
Transmission Type - 5-speed (including overdrive, plus electric reverse)
Primary Reduction - 1.591 (78/49)
Gear Ratios - 1 2.375 (38/16), 2 1.454 (32/22), 3 1.068 (31/29), 4 0.843 (27/32), 5 0.686 (24/35),li>
Final Reduction - 2.750 (33/12)
Final Drive - Enclosed shaft
Frame Type - Diamond; triple-box-section aluminium twin-spar
Dimensions - (LxWxH) 2,635 x 945 x 1,455mm
Wheelbase - 1,690mm
Caster Angle - 29° 15'
Trail - 109mm
Turning Radius - 3.3m
Seat Height - 740mm
Ground Clearance - 125mm
Dry Weight - 363kg
Kerb Weight - 399kg (F: 182kg; R: 217kg)
Max. Carrying Capacity - 200kg
Loaded Weight - 602kg (F: 227kg; R: 375kg)
Suspension Type - Front 45mm air-assist telescopic fork with anti-dive, 140mm stroke,
Rear - Pro-Link Pro-Arm with electronically-controlled spring preload adjustment, 105mm axle travel
Wheels - Front, Hollow-section 5-spoke cast aluminium, Rear - Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium
Rim Size - Front, 18 x MT3.50, Rear - 16 x MT5.00
Tyre Size - Front, 130/70 R18 (63H), Rear - 180/60 R16 (74H)
Tyre Pressure - Front, 250kPa, Rear - 280kPa
Brakes - Front, 296 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with Combined 3-piston, callipers, ABS, floating rotors and sintered metal pads, Rear - 316 x 11mm ventilated disc with Combined 3-piston calliper, ABS and sintered metal pads
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