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Introduction - Gold Wing 2004
Honda has announced that for 2004 it’s flagship tourer, the Goldwing,
will now be available in an all new stunning color schemes, Flare Red
and Pearl Challenger Brown.
Standard fitment on this model continues to include a 6 stacker CD
player, 4 speaker surround sound, AM/FM radio, cruise control,
motorized adjustable headlight, headset for both rider and passenger,
heated grips, adjustable windscreen, electric reverse, and pannier
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 The exhaustively tested 1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed
six-cylinder engine is 1kg lighter than the previous design.
Low, forward engine placement and solid engine mounting produce
excellent road handling characteristics and impressive low-speed
Parallel
two-valve cylinder head design utilizes direct, shim-under-bucket
valve actuation and requires no 1000km service; the first valve
clearance inspection is at 50,000km.
Silent-type
camshaft chains with automatic adjusters provide reliable,
maintenance-free operation.
6.9-litre
air-box supplies a large volume of cool clean air to the engine.
Two
40mm-diameter throttle bodies deliver air to six, specially designed Keihin(r) 50-psi high-pressure fuel injectors. Fuel is delivered
through four nozzle tips in each injector, producing an atomized fuel
mixture that is highly combustible, for optimum efficiency and power.
Electronic
CPU provides two digital 3-D fuel injection maps for each cylinder and
one digital 3-D ignition map for each cylinder, creating ideal fuel
mixture and spark advance settings for superb ride ability.
 Unique knock-control sensor monitors ignition advance to improve
performance throughout the entire rpm range.
CPU-controlled,
closed-loop emission control system utilizes two oxygen sensors to
constantly deliver a precise, air/fuel mixture while two exhaust catalyzers reduce emissions of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and
nitrogen oxides further.
Rotary
Air Control Valve(tm) (RACV) provides auto-choke function and maintains
precise idle control under widely varying engine loads and operating
temperatures.
High-pressure-formed, sintered iron Nickalloy(tm) crankshaft bearing
caps provide quiet engine operation throughout the engine's operating
temperature range. |
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Exclusive Gold Wing Features |
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 Powerful
new fuel-injected 1832cc six-cylinder engine produces smooth, effortless
power-118 bhp and 125 lb./ft. of torque-while meeting the California Air
Resources Board (CARB) 2008 emissions standards.
Beautiful multi-box-section aluminium dual-spar frame assembly is 11kg
lighter than the previous steel design. Engineered with a Pro Arm(r)
single-side cast aluminium swing-arm, the 2001 Gold Wing sets new class
standards for handling.
Honda's
proven Linked Braking System(r) (LBS(r)) provides superb braking power
in a wide range of operating conditions. Optional model adds Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS) for even better control during hard braking.
· All-new
anti-dive system minimizes front fork dive when braking.
· New,
computer-controlled adjustable hydraulic rear suspension preload.
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Redesigned slow-speed electric reverse system.
· All-new,
lightweight electronic cruise control system.
· Remote
control operates trunk and locks/unlocks trunk and saddlebags.
· State-of-the-art
audio system with CD player.
· A
complete line of bolt-on accessories and appearance items. |
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The
parallel two-valve cylinder head design, together with side-mounted
radiators, allows the engine to be moved forward 50mm for optimum
ergonomics, with excellent rider foot room and an enlarged passenger
cockpit.
Placing
the rider closer to steering axis also improves steering feel and
helps assure even better handling.
All-new,
slow-speed electric reverse system is engaged with the simple push of
two thumb controls on the right handlebar.
All-new,
lightweight electronic cruise control system utilizes a 16-bit
CPU-controlled, motor-actuated throttle mechanism that is 2.5 times
more sensitive to speed variation and responds 40 percent more rapidly
than the previous system.
The
Gold Wing's aerodynamic bodywork is functional as well as beautiful,
providing excellent rider wind protection while reducing the drag
coefficient a remarkable 10 percent compared to the previous design.
A
simple yet ingenious, ratcheting-windshield adjustment system provides
six settings over nearly 100mm of travel. Operated manually, the
mechanism eliminates the weight and complexity of electric motors.
The
Gold Wing trunk provides 61 litres of storage capacity with an
additional 5 litres of storage available if the optional CD-changer is
not installed. Two full-face helmets fit easily in the trunk. The
saddlebags provide 40-plus litres of storage each, resulting in a
total of 147 litres of storage space.
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saddlebag lids feature hydraulic dampers for smooth operation.
Specially
designed luggage features a remote control key-lock, permitting
pop-open rear trunk operation, a remote lock/unlock feature for the
trunk and the saddlebags, and a horn-actuated bike locator.
If remote
locking is attempted while a lid is open, the emergency lights flash
to alert the rider.
Storage
pockets located in the fairing and rear trunk feature oil-damped doors
for smooth operation.
Soft-touch elastomer provides a luxurious feel to the front console, front and
rear pocket covers and the passenger armrests.
Wind-tunnel-tested
flow-through fairing ventilation system.
Ergonomically
designed saddle with a low, 739mm seat height has a plush passenger
seat with 50mm more room than the previous model. Integral backrest
and side support provide all-day riding comfort.
 Panasonic
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state-of-the-art audio system features two enclosed 25-watt stereo
speakers for full-spectrum music reproduction with superb bass.
Features include 12 FM and six AM preset stations, weather band radio,
station auto-select, headset-ready intercom, auxiliary adapter,
ambient audio enhancement, auto volume control, and audio mute.
Intuitively designed, console-mounted controls provide all set-up
functions while ergonomically designed controls mounted on the left
handlebar make rider-activated audio selection a simple process.
A
hooded, high-resolution LCD display is easy to read in all riding
conditions. Options include trunk-mounted six-disc CD changer, 25-watt
rear speakers, and a 40-channel CB radio.
Completely
redesigned instrument cluster includes white-on-black analogy displays
for speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel level, and
features adjustable backlighting and high-luminescence red pointers.
A
LCD clock is located in the speedometer face.
A high-resolution 110 x
254 dpi LCD, housed in a separate module, is legible in all lighting
conditions and displays the odometer, A/B trip meter, ambient
temperature, audio modes, CB, rear suspension setting, and trunk-open
indicator.
Indicator/warning lights are provided for reverse, neutral,
overdrive, oil pressure, fuel injection, high beam, side stand, cruise
on, cruise set, and low fuel.
New
motorized headlight aiming system is operated by a dial switch located
on the left fairing panel and provides 2.5 degrees of adjustment from
level.
Large
25 litre fuel tank houses the EFI fuel pump and provides excellent
long-distance cruising range.
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Model Name: |
GL1800 Gold
Wing 04 |
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Engine
Type: |
Type:
1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder
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Bore x
Stroke: |
74mm x 71mm
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Compression
Ratio: |
9.8:1
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Carburetor's): |
PGM-FI with
automatic choke |
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Ignition: |
Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
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Transmission: |
5 speed
including overdrive, plus electric reverse |
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Final
Drive: |
Shaft
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Wheel Base
(mm): |
1692mm
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Seat Height
(mm): |
740mm
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Fuel
Capacity: |
25 litres |
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Front Tyre: |
Front:
130/70R-18 |
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Rear Tyre: |
Rear:
180/60R-16 |
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Front
Suspension: |
45mm
cartridge fork with anti-dive system; 140mm travel |
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Rear
Suspension: |
Pro Arm
single-side swing arm with Pro-Link; electronically controlled
spring preload adjustment with two memory presets; 104mm (4.1
inches) travel |
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Front
Brakes: |
Dual full
floating 296mm disc with LBS three-piston calipers |
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Rear
Brakes: |
Single
ventilated 316mm disc with LBS three-piston calliper. ABS
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Dry Weight
(kg): |
363kgs
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