New 2018 Honda Gold Wing Has Two Transmission Options [Motor News]

2018 Honda Gold Wing Has Two Transmission Options

Since its debut in 1975, the Honda Gold Wing has had a five-speed foot-shift transmission. The 2018 Gold Wing and Gold Wing Tour offer two options: 1) a six-speed manual or 2) a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.

To understand the transmission changes, it’s necessary to see what Honda hoped to achieve with its new, more compact, lighter, and more powerful engine and drivetrain. The previous 1,832cc flat-6 engine had two valves per cylinder with valve timing designed to give powerful low-rpm torque for acceleration with adequate of power for high-speed cruise, passing, and on-ramp acceleration. Little has changed in the model for a number of years, but Honda’s goals for 2018 were to combine unmatched quiet and smoothness with an even flatter and stronger torque curve.

Видео New 2018 Honda Gold Wing Has Two Transmission Options [Motor News] канала NetzArt Media