Honda's flagship tourer heads into 27YM with a fresh look across both variants. The GL1800 Gold Wing Tour picks up three new finishes. The standard GL1800 Gold Wing moves exclusively to a new two-tone scheme.
For riders eyeing a long-haul machine in 2027, the news is cosmetic. For current Wing owners, that is likely the point. The last two years brought EURO5+ compliance, revised ECU settings, upgraded speakers and Wi-Fi Apple CarPlay with Android Auto. Those updates all remain in place.
Three new colours for the Tour
Three new finishes land on the Gold Wing Tour for 27YM: Iridium Gray Metallic, Graphite Black and Allumage Blue Metallic. Each takes its turn in the Tour line-up, with the 25YM Matte Ballistic Black 50th anniversary finish now retired.
Each new shade picks out the Tour's forward-slanting fairing and the long key line running back from the mirrors. The suede-synthetic seat covers, 23-degree reclined pillion backrest and electric screen all continue unchanged.
Total luggage capacity remains 121 litres across the top box and panniers. The Full Option accessory pack also carries forward, with inner bags, high screen, LED trunk light and full motorcycle cover included.
Gunmetal Black for the standard
The standard GL1800 Gold Wing gets a single new finish for 27YM: Gunmetal Black Metallic with Matte Ballistic Black Metallic detailing. The two-tone treatment picks out the engine casings and lower fairing.
Compared to the previous Matte Ballistic Black 50th anniversary scheme, the new finish gives the lighter Wing a more purposeful stance. The 60-litre pannier set-up, manual-preload Pro-Link rear and seven-speed DCT all stay the same.
Shared tech, two personalities
Both bikes share the same 1,833cc horizontally opposed flat-six, delivering 93kW at 5,500rpm and 170Nm at 4,500rpm. Both run the seven-speed Dual Clutch Transmission as standard, with Walking Mode creep for parking.
Four rider modes (Tour, Sport, Econ and Rain) each tailor the Tour's ride. Throttle By Wire response, Honda Selectable Torque Control, Dual Combined Brake System distribution and electronic damping all adjust accordingly. The standard Gold Wing shares the same engine modes, though its rear preload adjusts manually rather than electronically.
Smart Key luggage access, Hill Start Assist, full LED lighting and the seven-inch TFT with Wi-Fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto appear on both. Fuel capacity is 21 litres on each, with official consumption at 5.4 litres per 100km.
The weight difference tells the story of who each bike is for. The Tour comes in at 393kg with DCT and airbag, carrying its larger top box, extended electric screen and heated front and rear seats. The standard Gold Wing drops that figure to 373kg, keeping the back end tidier without the top box.
Who the 27YM Gold Wing suits
The Tour stays firmly aimed at long-distance riders who want distance and gear in one package. Pillion comfort and carrying capacity sit at the heart of the appeal, and the Full Option pack extends both.
The standard Gold Wing is the lighter weekend companion. For riders who already own a Wing and want a cleaner-looking update, the 27YM Gunmetal Black Metallic finish is the main reason to swap.
For a long-standing GS rider stepping across for a plusher cross-country tool, either variant is worth a sit on at the showroom. The choice usually comes down to how often a pillion rides, and how much gear needs to go with them.
See the Gold Wing at Vertu Motorcycles
To view either of the 27YM Gold Wing bike in person, Vertu Honda Grantham is the quickest route. Colleagues can walk you through DCT operation, luggage set-up and the Full Option accessory pack on both variants.
Book an appointment at Vertu Honda Grantham dealership to arrange a sit-on or test ride.
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