Man, the Honda Gold Wing 2025 is like that old-school road king who’s having a 50th birthday party with all the smolder—sophisticated, comfortable, and good to go on India’s highways or curling ghats like it has last of the world. Released globally in early 2025 to mark 50 years since the pioneering 1975 GL1000, this flagship tourer received a smart update with a 50th Anniversary Edition, which arrived in India in May at Rs. 39.90 lakh ex-showroom (Gurugram). This is a top-tier machine in the space with the BMW K 1600 GTL and Harley Road Glide, and with its 1,833cc flat-six cranking out 125 hp, DCT auto, a 7-inch TFT screen for that first-class treatment. Ideal when you’re picking long-haul therapy with a dash of luxury, but the 390 kg weight may make city parking feel like a struggle.
Retro-Luxe Looks That Pop
This monster is a touring giant 2,612 mm long, 925 mm wide, 1,430 mm tall , with a 1,690 mm wheelbase that’s as solid as a rock for mile-munching runs. At 390kg kerb and 130mm ground clearance, it floats over undulations but holds on to tarmac like glue. The 2025 Anniversary Edition showflex Bordeaux Red Metallic with “Since 1975” badges on the fairings and bags, as well as full-coverage bodywork. 18” front & 16” rear alloys with 130/70-18 and 200/55-16 tyres firmly gripping. The 745mm seat accommodates most riders, low center of gravity for ease of handling – big bags for gear, but it’s no city ninja in that size.
Cockpit That’s Pure Comfort
Straddle the heated / ventilated seat and you’ll feel like you’re sitting on a throne – upright bars with floorboards and no leg cramps even after hours. The 7 inch color TFT dash lights up with speed, fuel, nav, and modes, connecting through Bluetooth for wireless Android Auto/AppleCarPlay and music. USB-C ports keep gadgets powered and the 21.1L tank tucks away neatly — the optional pillion backrest makes for a comfortable two-up ride. Cruise control relaxes you on long rides, and changing Tour, Sport, Econ, or Rain modes is effortless — quiet enough to have a conversation over the sound of the flat-six keeping that luxe tourer vibe for those epic runs without throw tech overload.
Flat-Six Power That Glides
The liquid-cooled 1,833cc SOHC flat-six produces 125hp at 5,500rpm and 170Nm at 4,500rpm — 6-speed manual or DCT auto shift smoothly, reaching 0-100 kmph in 5 seconds and a top speed of 230 kmph. ARAI suggests it will return you 14 kmpl (real-world 12-14), which means the 21.1L fuel tank capacity should take you around 250-300 kms. 10-12/km. Wheezy low-end for high passes, silky whine on throttle Double Wishbone line front forks (130 mm travel) with Pro-Arm rear swingarm (105 mm) adjusts on the fly- no corner wobble, soft for highways, but DCT lags a bit in traffic.
Safety That’s Rock-Solid
Dual 320 mm Brembo discs at front and a 316 mm disc at rear with cornering ABS which provide superior bite in wet conditions.Ride by wire for clean throttle response, plus traction control and wheel spin control for cornering with wheel spin better brake and wheelie Mitigation for reckless riders on the ground. Adaptive Ride Height lowers the height of the bike by 25 mm at the stops, front LED cornering lamp for cutting through fog, TPMS for monitoring tire pressure. Does not have full IMU, but it does have an aluminum twin-spar frame that holds on tight - it earned 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating, and rattled off bumps for riders who like to push theirs to the limit.
Pricing And Get It While It Lasts
Tour DCT of the Anniversary at Rs. 39.90 lakh (ex-showroom), on-road price in Delhi Rs. Launched in May 2025 means the stock is available at Honda BigWing Topline along with festive perks: cash back of up to INR 20,000 to 50,000, EMI from INR 20,000 / month onwards on SBI Cards and free riding gears. 8k9 months Should be 2 years/unlimited km warranty, Rs. 5k-7k yearly services—80% resale value after 2 years if pampered well.
Rider Raves and Gripes
Bikers appreciate the smoothness and space — “touring king for life,” says one global rider — but the weight bugs city folks, DCT premium irks manual fans. Service at Honda units mean well, parts in village haven’t reached. Vs. K 1600’s tech or Road Glide’s rumble, Gold Wing wins on maximum flat-six silk —if luxury miles are your thing.
Quick Specs
May 2025 launch, Rs 39.90 lakh, 1,833cc flat-six, 125 hp, 14 kmpl ARAI, Showa suspension – one variant. Visit BigWing in Bordeaux Red or promotions – your touring seat is waiting.
