2021
Honda Gold Wing DCT - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 145108 |
|---|---|
| Category | Touring |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Gold Wing DCT |
| Price | US$ 25100. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2021 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Twin-spar Aluminum Frame |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Floating discs. CBS three-piston calipers |
| Frontsuspension | Double Wishbone Type; 4.3 inches travel |
| Fronttyre | 130/70-18 |
| Rake | 30.5° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. CBS three-piston calipers. |
| Rearsuspension | Pro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock; 4.1 inches travel |
| Reartyre | 200/55-16 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 104 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Seat | Urethane. Waterproof cover. |
| Trail | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 73.0 x 73.0 mm (2.9 x 2.9 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | 7-speed Automatic DCT transmission |
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 1833.0 ccm (111.85 cubic inches) |
| Emissiondetails | Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards. |
| Enginedetails | Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Programmed fuel injection |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping |
| Power | 118.0 HP (86.1 kW)) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167.0 Nm (17.0 kgf-m or 123.2 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Carryingcapacity | Trunk and saddlebags with 121 liters of storage, glovebox |
|---|---|
| Coloroptions | Deep Pearl Gray |
| Comments | Model ID: GL1800BD. Four ride modes. Walking mode/reverse. Electric windshield. Cruise control. |
| Factorywarranty | Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan. |
| Light | LED lights |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 21.01 litres (5.55 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Seatheight | 744 mm (29.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 362.9 kg (800.0 pounds) |
About Honda
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Soichiro Honda (with Takeo Fujisawa as business architect)
Best Known For:
From Super Cub ubiquity to RC-era racing dominance; CB/CRF/Gold Wing families and bulletproof reliability
Company History
No marque has touched more riders than Honda. The Super Cub rewrote mobility—tens of millions built, step-through convenience, engines that survive astonishing neglect. Behind the charm sat ruthless engineering: metallurgy, tolerances, and manufacturing systems that made reliability a baseline, not a feature. Honda raced to learn: from Isle of Man to modern MotoGP, RC machines taught lessons in breathing, friction reduction, and chassis stiffness that flowed into streetbikes. The 1969 CB750 brought the superbike age; the Gold Wing defined long-distance civility; the Fireblade reinvented power-to-weight; and CR/CRF dirt bikes set standards for off-road agility. Corporate culture prized kaizen and respect for the user—controls that feel intuitive, parts support that keeps 1970s bikes alive, and engines that start after winters of silence. Honda also led in safety and emissions, pushing EFI, ABS, and catalytic solutions early and at scale. Historically, Honda democratized excellence: making the extraordinary ordinary so that a delivery rider in Delhi and a tourer in Denver share the same trust in their machines. The brand’s throughline is simple: engineer the friction out of ownership so the ride can take center stage.
