Man, the Honda Gold Wing 2025 is like that timeless road king hitting a milestone bash—refined, plush, and ready to devour India’s highways or twisty ghats like it’s nothing. Launched globally in February 2025 to celebrate 50 years since the 1975 GL1000 debuted, it’s Honda’s flagship tourer with cosmetic tweaks like Bordeaux Red Metallic paint and “Since 1975” badges for the Anniversary Edition. In India, the Tour 50th Anniversary model hit showrooms in May at Rs. 39.90 lakh ex-showroom (Gurugram), a premium beast for long-haul 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 vibe for epic rides—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 tarmac 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 14 kmpl (real-world 12-14) stretches 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
Anniversary Tour DCT at Rs. 39.90 lakh ex-showroom—on-road Delhi Rs. 44-46 lakh with taxes. May 2025 launch means stock at Honda BigWing Topline, with festive perks: Rs. 20k-50k cashback, EMI from Rs. 80,000/month on SBI cards, free gear. Waits 7-15 days, 3-year/unlimited km warranty, Rs. 5k-7k yearly service—resale 80% after two years if babied.
Rider Raves and Gripes
Bikers love the smoothness and space—“touring king for eternity,” one global rider says—but the weight bugs city folks, DCT premium irks manual fans. Service solid at Honda spots, parts lag in rural sticks. Vs. K 1600’s tech or Road Glide’s rumble, Gold Wing wins on flat-six silk—top if luxury miles are your vibe.
Quick Specs
May 2025 launch, Rs. 39.90 lakh, 1,833cc flat-six, 125 hp, 14 kmpl ARAI, Showa suspension—one variant. Swing by BigWing for Bordeaux Red or deals—your touring throne’s calling.