The new 2009 Honda Gold Wing is ready to continue being the touring work horse. New for 2009 the Gold Wing now comes with the addition of XM Radio featuring XM real-time traffic and weather-reporting capabilities, as well as an automatic tire pressure monitoring system, and a varitety of new colors. Also available is the new Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) which monitors pressure in both tires while riding. When low tire pressure is detected, a warning light will display below the tachometer.
You can select your Gold Wing with different Comfort packages which includes heated grips, a heated seat and passenger backrest, and foot-level warm-air ducts. You can get other versions with features such as a state-of-the-art GPS navigation package, XM Radio with real-time traffic, Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), and even one with the industry’s first motorcycle airbag.
With all these options it is hard to resist packing this bike up and touring across the globe. Now with the built in XM Radio and Navigation helps you stay on course and entertained. The reliable 1832cc flat six power plant is ready to take you and your passenger anywhere the Navigation system tells you.
Linked Navigation System with XM Radio
- XM Radio offers 170 channels from coast to coast, including commercial-free music, premier sports, news, talk radio, comedy, children’s and entertainment programming.
- XM NavTraffic combines up-to-the-minute information on accidents and incidents with the ability to re-route riders around trouble spots as displayed on the navigation system screen
- XM NavWeather service uses sophisticated Threat Matrix™ technology to track nationwide weather information for more than 20 different weather conditions, then scales and customizes this detail to the rider’s specific location and route. XM NavWeather can alert riders to severe conditions before they ride into them. The service works with the Navigation System to display information via color weather icons or warning signals on the navigation screen, and can give the rider the option to easily re-route around a storm’s path. The service also provides multi-day forecasts based on weather monitoring stations across the United States.
2009 Gold Wing Specifications
Model:GL1800
Engine Type: 1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder
Bore and Stroke:74mm x 71mm
Compression Ratio:9.8:1
Valve Train:SOHC; two valves per cylinder
Induction:PGM-FI
Ignition:Computer-controlled digital with 3-D mapping
Transmission:Five-speed including Overdrive, plus electric Reverse
Final drive:Shaft
Suspension
Front: 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system; 5.5 inches travel
Rear: Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with computer-controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets; 4.1 inches travel
Brakes
Front: Dual full-floating 296mm discs with CBS three-piston calipers; optional ABS
Rear: Single ventilated 316mm disc with CBS three-piston caliper; optional ABS
Tires
Front: 130/70R-18
Rear: 180/60R-16
Wheelbase:66.5 inches
Rake (Caster Angle):29.15o
Trail:109mm (4.3 inches)
Seat Height:29.1 inches
Fuel Capacity:6.6 gallons
Colors: Candy Black Cherry, Pearl Yellow, Metallic Silver, Deep Blue Metallic, Metallic Titanium, Metallic Blue (2009 special color†)
Curb Weight*: 895 – 928 pounds, depending on option packages selected
MSRP Starting at $20,999
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