Man, the Honda Gold Wing 2025 is the bike that’s owning the premium touring game this year—a flat-six powerhouse blending timeless luxury, cutting-edge tech, and endurance that laughs at your longest trips. Launched globally in February 2025 to celebrate 50 years since the original GL1000 rolled out, it’s Honda’s flagship tourer with special Anniversary Edition touches like Bordeaux Red paint and “Since 1975” badges. In India, the Tour 50th Anniversary model landed in May at Rs. 39.90 lakh ex-showroom (Gurugram), a premium beast for riders eyeing rivals like the BMW K 1600 GTL or Harley Road Glide. With a 1,833cc flat-six pumping 125 hp, 7-speed DCT, and a 7-inch TFT screen, it’s got that luxury edge for epic journeys—perfect if you’re chasing wind-in-your-hair therapy, though the 390 kg heft might make city parking a workout.
Retro-Luxe Looks That Pop
This beast is a touring titan—2,612 mm long, 925 mm wide, 1,430 mm tall, with a 1,690 mm wheelbase that’s rock-solid for mile-munching runs. At 390 kg kerb and 130 mm ground clearance, it glides over bumps but sticks to pavement like glue. The 2025 Anniversary Edition flexes Bordeaux Red Metallic with “Since 1975” badges on fairings and bags, plus full-coverage bodywork. 18-inch front and 16-inch rear alloys with 130/70-18 and 200/55-16 tires grip tight. The 745 mm seat fits most riders, low center of gravity for easy handling—big bags for gear, but it’s no city ninja with that size.
Cockpit That’s Pure Comfort
Hop on the heated/ventilated seat, and upright bars with floorboards feel like a throne—no leg cramps after hours. The 7-inch color TFT dash pops speed, fuel, nav, and modes, hooking up via Bluetooth for wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and tunes. USB-C ports keep your phone juiced, 21.1L tank tucks sleek—optional pillion backrest adds two-up fun. Cruise control chills long rides, flipping Standard, Sport, or Rain modes is a snap—quiet enough to chat over the flat-six hum, keeping that luxe tourer vibe for epic jaunts without drowning you in tech.
Flat-Six Power That Glides
The liquid-cooled 1,833cc SOHC flat-six pumps 125 hp at 5,500 rpm and 170 Nm at 4,500 rpm—6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT auto shifts like butter, hitting 0-100 kmph in 5 seconds and topping 230 kmph. ARAI says 14 kmpl (real-world 12-14), stretching the tank 250-300 km at Rs. 10-12/km—torquey low-end for loaded passes, silky whine on throttle. Double Wishbone front forks (130 mm travel) and Pro-Arm rear swingarm (105 mm) adjust on the fly—no corner wobble, smooth for highways, but DCT can lag in city snarls.
Safety That’s Rock-Solid
Dual Brembo discs—320 mm front, 316 mm rear—with cornering ABS bite hard in wet, plus traction control and wheelie mitigation for bold leans. Adaptive Ride Height drops 25 mm at stops, LED cornering lamps cut fog, TPMS keeps tires honest. No full IMU, but the aluminum twin-spar frame grips tight—5-star ASEAN NCAP, shrugging off bumps for riders pushing limits.
Price and Grab It Quick
Tour Anniversary DCT at Rs. 39.90 lakh ex-showroom—on-road Delhi Rs. 44-46 lakh with taxes. Honda BigWing stock with October deals: Rs. 4k-5k off with ICICI cards, no-cost EMI, trade-ins up to Rs. 20k. Two-year warranty, Rs. 2k-3k yearly—5-10 day waits, resale 75% after year.
What Users Say
Owners are hooked on the smoothness and space—”touring god for the cash,” one Mumbai rider says—but the weight bugs one-hand fans, and no charger in the box annoys some. Software’s buttery smooth, but ads can creep in occasionally. Vs. K 1600’s tech edge or Road Glide’s rumble, the Gold Wing wins on flat-six refinement and comfort—top if touring muscle’s your vibe.
Quick Specs
February 2025 launch, Rs. 39.90 lakh, 1,833cc flat-six, 125 hp, 14 kmpl ARAI, Showa suspension—one variant. Hit BigWing for Bordeaux Red or deals—your flagship’s ready to roll.
