Man, the Honda Gold Wing 2025 is like that old-school road king who’s throwing a 50th birthday bash with all the swagger—smooth, plush, and ready to eat up India’s highways or twisty ghats like nobody’s business. Dropped globally in early 2025 to celebrate half a century since the 1975 GL1000, this flagship tourer got a slick update with a 50th Anniversary Edition, launched in India in May at Rs. 39.90 lakh ex-showroom (Gurugram). It’s a premium beast going head-to-head with the BMW K 1600 GTL and Harley Road Glide, packing a 1,833cc flat-six with 125 hp, DCT auto, and a 7-inch TFT screen for that first-class vibe. Perfect if you’re chasing long-haul therapy with a side of luxury, but that 390 kg heft might make city parking feel like a wrestling match.
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
Straddle 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 juice gadgets, 21.1L tank tucks sleek—optional pillion backrest adds two-up fun. Cruise control chills long rides, flipping Tour, Sport, Econ, or Rain modes is a snap—quiet enough to chat over the flat-six hum, keeping that luxe tourer vibe for epic jaunts without tech overload.
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 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 21.1L tank to 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 lags a tad in traffic.
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 Fast
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 life,” 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.
