2025 Honda Gold Wing Review UK- Specs, Comfort & Touring Performance

The 2025 Honda Gold Wing is the kind of bike that doesn’t just take you places – it brings the luxury lounge with you. Still the gold standard (pun fully intended) for big-distance touring, this latest version marks 50 years of flat-six-powered, continent-crossing comfort. It's smoother than a cup of builder's, packed with tech, and built for proper two-up touring – all with Honda’s trademark refinement.

Engine, Power & Performance

At the core of the Wing is its legendary 1,833cc flat-six engine, making around 125bhp and a mighty 170Nm of torque. It's all about smooth, effortless drive – the kind that shrugs off extra weight and climbs hills without a fuss. Whether you're fully loaded with luggage and a pillion or just riding solo to the seaside, it pulls clean from low revs and cruises in silky silence.

You can go old-school with the 6-speed manual or opt for Honda’s 7-speed DCT – a clever system that handles gear changes (and even has a reverse gear for those awkward parking spots). Four ride modes let you tailor the bike to your mood or the weather: Tour, Sport, Econ, and Rain.

Chassis, Handling & Comfort

Weighing in at a whopping 393kg (Tour model), the Gold Wing is definitely a big lad – but it hides its heft well. The double-wishbone front end keeps steering surprisingly sharp, while the Pro-Link rear suspension smooths out bumps and adjusts preload electronically depending on your loadout.

Seat height is just 745mm, making it more accessible than you’d think, and pillions get a proper throne – backrest, heated seat, and all the legroom you could ask for. Add heated grips, cruise control, and an electric screen that glides up with a press, and you’ve got a serious comfort machine, rain or shine.

Tech & Features

Honda’s gone all-in on the gadgets for 2025. You get a crisp 7-inch TFT display, and both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto now work wirelessly. Handy for directions, tunes, or taking a cheeky call at the lights (when parked, obviously). The audio system’s had an upgrade too, and it sounds bang-on even at 70mph with the screen up.

Other touches include tyre pressure monitoring, hill-start assist, smart key entry, and full LED lighting all round. It’s all there to make long rides easier, safer, and comfier – which is kind of the whole point.

What’s New for 2025?

• Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto for less faff with cables
• Better Bluetooth & upgraded speakers
• New 50th anniversary colours – including Eternal Gold and Bordeaux Red
• Euro 5 emissions compliance to keep things green

What’s Great

• Ultimate comfort: It doesn’t get better for long-haul riding, solo or two-up
• Silky smooth engine: Flat-six power never gets old
• Stuffed with useful tech: Big TFT, wireless nav, hill start, heated everything
• Pillion approved: Top marks from passengers across the UK

What Might Bug You

• Big and heavy: Great on the move, but a workout in tight spaces
• Pricey to buy and run: Premium parts, premium servicing
• Ground clearance: Pegs can touch down if you’re feeling sporty
• 21-litre tank: Fuel range is OK, but could be better for a bike this size

Rivals

The Gold Wing faces off with the BMW K1600 GTL – sportier and sharper in corners, but less plush. The Harley Road Glide and Indian Pursuit go for full V-twin Americana. But for a modern, refined, high-tech touring experience, the Honda’s still the benchmark. It’s the bike you get when you want to cross countries, not just counties.

Verdict

The 2025 Honda Gold Wing is the kind of bike that turns big miles into a breeze. Yes, it’s big. Yes, it’s expensive. But for riders who want unmatched comfort, clever tech, and smooth-as-you-like performance, there’s nothing else quite like it. And after 50 years at the top, Honda’s still showing the rest how it’s done.

Quick Specs – 2025 Honda Gold Wing Tour

• Engine: 1,833cc flat-six, liquid-cooled
• Power: ~125bhp @ 5,500 rpm
• Torque: ~170Nm @ 4,500 rpm
• Transmission: 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT with reverse
• Seat Height: 745mm
• Kerb Weight: ~393kg
• Fuel Tank: 21 litres
• Ride Modes: Tour, Sport, Econ, Rain
• Key Features: Electric screen, heated seats & grips, TFT display, CarPlay/Android Auto, cruise, TPMS, LED lighting