2021 Honda Gold Wing DCT

2021 Honda® Gold Wing Automatic DCT
GOLD STANDARD MEMORY MAKING
THE IMPROVED 2021 GOLD WING LINEUP
The Honda Gold Wing has always been a spectacular touring bike, ever since the first GL1000 back in 1975. And over the years, our engineers have always stayed true to that vision, but they’ve strived to make the bike better and better. Our 2021 model is a perfect example of that. Refinements abound, but the best parts remain the same. You’ll still have your choice of both manual-transmission models and Gold Wings featuring our exclusive automatic DCT transmission, but this year the trunk is bigger for more road-trip storage, the speakers have a higher 45-watt rating, and the passenger seat on our Tour models is improved. We also freshened up some styling touches, like solid red tail lights and paint choices—check out the grey with orange accent stripe on our no-trunk models! Plus, all Gold Wings are now Android Auto compatible, as well as offering Apple CarPlay™. All in all, a truly great motorcycle gets even better—so your dream ride has everything you’ll need to make memories that last a lifetime.

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PERFORMANCE
ENGINE
The Gold Wing’s horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine is famously smooth and powerful. The latest version is an 1833cc design that’s over 13 pounds lighter than the previous generation (more than 8 pounds for the DCT versions).

HANDLING
DOUBLE WISHBONE FRONT SUSPENSION
One look and your eyes will immediately go to the Gold Wing’s radical, Honda-engineered double-wishbone front suspension. The innovative design changes the path the wheel travels through the suspension stroke, and that lets us move both the engine and the rider/passenger closer to the front wheel. You get more room, and stellar handling.

ENGINEERING
THROTTLE BY WIRE
The 2021 Gold Wing’s throttle-by-wire system enables features like the bike’s four ride modes and our exclusive Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), available on our Gold Wing Tour models.

COMFORT AND CARGO
NEW LARGER TRUNK
Here’s some big news for 2021—or should we say bigger news? That’s because we’ve made the Gold Wing’s trunk bigger. It now holds 61 liters, up 11 liters from last year’s models. That means in most cases you can get two XXL full-face helmets in there. Combined, the trunk and saddlebags give you 121 liters of storage, plenty to hold what you need for a weekend’s travels. Accessories include an integrated brake light, an auto-on interior light, and a luggage rack.

[roadglide]

When you ride one you know you are on something special. The Lexus of motorcycles.

[Amir-ieyz]

As a Harley guy I Can’t wait to test ride one this summer.

[parsifal]

Great review. I like reviews where you get the time to see the bike and not just the bit of road ahead through someone’s helmet cam. This bike is gorgeous.

[UncannyAleman]

Nice little overview compared to the overblown long form reviews out there. Just what I needed 👌🏼

[stevenwright]

This one in particular is the best looking model to me. Sweet bike.

[coddydominic]

This bike the most beautiful one I have ever seen 👍👍👍. Very very good job... HONDA

[joemadsen]

Excellent review as always. Killer bike, even your Harley friends would be jealous.

[tomcarter]

Just bought this model on St. Patrick's Day. Amazing bike to ride and love the Dual Clutch Transmission. After riding this bike, made me wonder why I rode Harleys all those years. In my opinion, the Gold Wing is a far superior bike to any Harley touring models. Nice to have a feature rich reliable bike as opposed to the overpriced crap Harley is currently peddling on the market.

[foolishcoyote.]

beautiful motorcycle indeed.... luv the new colour and rider modes. wish there was a smaller version of this.

[andyjones]

Ace bike, neat colour. Love the DCT too.

[jamesnusky]

awesome bike .beautiful color. can always put a black trunk on it. black would look nice

[RanGer-]

Is the new audio system louder or did they keep the same power wattage and just upgrade the speakers? Not sure Why honda went with orange and black accents. Still a nice bike.

[bigmick]

1883cc engine?
Geez, I got ripped on my 2019 Goldwing with only 1833cc's. :-)

[ozrutap]

Please recommend a passenger backrest that I can put on the 2021 Goldwing dct

[pinnacleoffaithchurchofgod]

9 lb doesn’t = MUCH LIGHTER MOTORCYCLE. Still a nice bike though. Good review.

[JCAH]

This video did not mention if five shortcomings from the 2018 revamp have been fixed: 1) The front shocks easily bottom out; 2) The GPS system was crap; 3) The center storage compartment was very difficult to unlatch and open; 4) The driver's seat would always uncomfortably bunch up; 5) So-so paint and finish quality.

[PhilVerryChannel]

Close ups highly desired on this channel.

[terrasiho]

Ok so can one buy these bikes as I have been throwing money at honda germany and they won't have it. Not even a delivery date. I think this is all fake ???

[adamt]

My self and most people I know that currently ride motorcycles would NOT choose an automatic transmission. When I was in the market to buy mine almost all the dealer adds said their bikes on the floor were DCT bikes so I never went to look at them, even the bike I bought was advertised as automatic but I called the dealer anyway trying to find a manual and the one I liked they said was actually a manual even though it was advertised as DCT, when I bought it I told the dealer why it probably sat on the floor for almost a year was because they had it listed as DCT and most bikers probably didn't even give it a second look and the only reason that I questioned it was because in the picture I saw the clutch lever and shifter and I asked if the one in the picture was the one for sale.