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2012 Honda Gold Wing |
Available Colors |
Black, White, Blue, Red |
The 2012 Gold Wing retails for $23 199 which is a bit more expensive than the industry average for a member of the 1500cc class of touring motorcycles the average price is $21 499 A 36-month factory warranty from Honda helps protect new buyers |
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Price MSRP |
23199 |
Factory Warranty Length |
23199 |
With a curb weight of 904 lbs it is heavier than the norm: the average 1500cc touring motorcycle has a curb weight of 845 lbs The weight-to-power ratio is slightly worse than average |
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Curb Weight |
904 |
Weight to Power Ratio Curb |
7.7 |
The average 2012 motorcycle gets a combined 42 miles per gallon The Gold Wing is right on par with the norm at 42 MPG |
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Combined Gas Mileage |
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City Gas Mileage |
35 |
Highway Gas Mileage |
47 |
The wheelbase measures in at 66 5 inches longer than average in this segment A seat height of 29 1 inches is 1 40 inches lower than the average motorcycles making it more accessible to shorter riders |
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Seat Height |
29.1 |
Wheelbase |
66.5 inches |
Engine Configuration |
Flat-6 Compare Flat-6 Motorcycles |
Cooling System |
Liquid-cooled |
Valvetrain |
SOHC 2 valves per cylinder |
Bore amp; Stroke |
74mm x 71mm |
Ignition |
Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping |
Fuel System |
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
Emissions |
Meets current CARB and EPA standards. |
Fuel Capacity |
6.6 gallons |
Transmission |
Five-speed including Overdrive, plus electric Reverse |
Primary Drive |
Shaft |
Final Drive |
Shaft |
Frame |
Twin-Spar Aluminum Fram |
Front Suspension |
45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 4.8 inches travel |
Rear Suspension |
Pro Armu00ae single-side swingarm with Pro-Linku00ae single shock with computer-controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets; 4.1 inches travel |
Front Travel |
4.8 inches |
Rear Travel |
4.1 inches |
Front Brake |
Dual full-floating 296mm discs with CBS three-piston calipers |
Rear Brake |
Single ventilated 316mm disc with CBS three-piston caliper |
Front Tire Size |
130/70R-18 |
Rear Tire Size |
180/60R-16 |
Trail |
4.3 in |
Rake |
29.15u00b0 |