Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India on Wednesday launched the 2021 Gold Wing Tour in two variants starting from Rs 37.20 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The 2021 Gold Wing Tour will be available in two options - Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) with airbag and Manual Transmission. The Manual variant, available in pearl glare white color, is at a price of Rs 37, 20, 342. The Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) variant, available in a Gunmetal Black Metallic fusion in Mat Morion Black color, is priced at Rs 39, 16, 055.
The bookings for the motorcycles are available and open in Honda’s premium motorcycle outlets, Honda Big Wing Topline, across the country.
The 2021’s feature list contains an upgraded audio and speaker system, a seven-in TFT-screen, gyrocompass navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, smart key operations, etc. The electronic rider aids include ABS, Honda Selectable Torque Control, Dual Combined Brake System, and Idling Stop which is only available in the DCT Variant.
On the design front, the 2021 model gets new features like full-LED lighting, a fairing design with an electronically adjustable screen, luggage pannier, rearview mirror integrated turn indicators.
The 1,833-cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 24-valve SOHC flat-6 engine produces a peak power of 93kW and peak torque of 170Nm. Throttle By Wire (TBW) engine management adds 4 rider modes to alter the character and power delivery, linked to suspension damping and the Dual Combined Brake System (D-CBS) - Tour, Sport, Econ, and Rain.
The 6-speed manual gearbox is fitted with a ‘cam damper’ between the clutch and transmission, separating each inertial mass, reducing noise, and improving shift quality/durability. A cam assist and slipper clutch (with fewer discs and reduced hydraulic friction in the release mechanism) replace the traditional hydraulic assist clutch. This reduces clutch load at the lever by 20% and smoothes downshifts; the slipper mechanism also contributes to the high-quality downshift feel. It also includes an electric reverse feature.
The third generation Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) features 7-speeds, with clutch feel, shift speed, and rpm range of up/downshifts tailored specifically to each riding mode. It also features a creep forward and backs function. It is optimized for low-speed maneuverability, with close ratios reducing shift-shock. In the higher speed range, they are set wider apart to reduce engine rpm. In both speed ranges, comfort is improved as shifting up or down is of the highest quality.
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) monitors and maintains rear-wheel traction, in all riding conditions. The Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) combines the generator and starter motor into one component, with the generator effectively becoming the starter motor when supplied with reverse power. Helical gears are employed for the ISG driving gears, which reduces mechanical noise.
Key characteristics of Idling Stop (on the DCT option) are the ultra-quiet start-up of the engine thanks to the use of ISG, and the smooth starting feeling achieved through a combination of DCT and TBW control. The Gold Wing Tour has Hill Start Assist (HSA) on both Manual and DCT variants. This eases the effort of starts on the different grades of the slope.
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