New Gold Wing features Air Bags, Nav system and Heat

Yes, Wings are often called 2 wheeled cars and with good reason. The have all the comforts of a car (minus a roof!). When Honda introduced their new models last week, the one I didn’t pay much attention to was the Gold Wing. But it has some amazing technology available now- with the air bag being the stand-out item. Air bags are old school for cars, but this is a huge leap for motorcycles. A fully loaded model with all the toys is $24,349.00.

From Honda’s Press Release-

Unique Features

Honda Satellite Linked Navigation System(TM)

• Fully integrated navigation system with color screen.
• Complete United States and Canada mapping with points of interest installed.
• Points-of-interest information includes Honda dealers, fuel stations, restaurants, lodging, attractions, transportation, government and emergency information and saved rider’s input with home function.
• Voice prompting through headsets or speakers.
• On-screen text guidance and pop-up menus.
• Easy-to-use handlebar- and fairing-mounted controls.
• Available with or without anti-lock braking system (ABS).
• Navigation available on select models.

Cold-Weather Comfort Package

• Five-position heated grips for cold-weather riding.
• Five-position heated seat/backrest combination with individual rider and passenger controls for optimum comfort.
• Foot-warming system channels engine-heated air over the rider’s feet and is controlled by a fairing-mounted lever.
• Cold-weather comfort available on select models.

State-of-the-Art Premium Audio System

• 80-watt-per-channel power amplifier provides clear, crisp sound at all highway speeds.
• Six-element speaker system includes two rear speakers and a pair of front tweeters for a rich, full sound quality.
• Tuner features auto bass control combined with auto volume control.
• Standard on all Gold Wings(R).

Airbag

• Industry-first fully integrated rider airbag on a motorcycle.
• The airbag module contains the airbag and inflator and is positioned in front of the rider.
• The airbag ECU, positioned to the right of the module, analyzes signals from the crash sensors to determine whether or not to inflate the airbag.
• Four crash sensors attached two per side on the front fork detect changes in acceleration caused by frontal impacts.
• From the moment an impact is recognized as a collision, only 0.015 seconds elapses until the airbag inflation is activated.
• Airbag available only on full-featured version.