It’s definitely not your grandfather’s touring bike. While the bodywork still offers excellent weather protection, it’s crisper now, exposing a little more of the engine and chassis. We’ve noted that the Gold Wing is lighter, more responsive and more athletic than in previous generations. FUNCTIONAL STYLING: Sometimes less is more, at least when it comes to motorcycles.They’re hydraulically damped for smooth operation, too. The bags open electronically with the push of a button, and lock and unlock remotely with the smart key. LUGGAGE: All 2022 Gold Wings feature integrated saddlebags, designed to hold enough for most weekend trips.The rider on every Gold Wing model can enjoy an optional backrest, and on our Gold Wing models without a trunk, there’s also an optional backrest for the passenger. The seats feature a new, suede-like cover. RIDER/PASSENGER SEATING: Here’s another refinement for 2022, on our Gold Wing Tour models.There is also a centralized control knob in the console similar to modern autos. HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE (HMI): Ever have to scroll through some abstract menu to access a feature on your electronic device? You’ll find plenty of simple, dedicated switches and controls on your Gold Wing’s handlebars, ergonomically placed, which give you simple, intuitive control inputs that zero out frustration.RIDER/LOCATION: The shorter engine and innovative front suspension let us move the rider farther forward, enhancing the bike’s handling and making you feel more connected to the motorcycle’s steering axis.It also flows more air through refined ducting, helping keep you cooler on hot summer days. It offers excellent wind and weather protection, yet is trimmer and more aerodynamic than in previous generation models. FAIRING: Back in the 1980s, the Gold Wing was the first bike to introduce full-coverage fairings as original equipment, and this latest one is one of our best.Because you sit closer to the windscreen, it has a narrower, lower, more sporting profile, yet still offers excellent protection. Plus, it automatically remembers the last setting. First, it’s electrically controlled, moving both up and down over a 4.1 inches for the Gold Wing as well as changing its angle as it raises and lowers. ELECTRIC WINDSCREEN: You’ll notice a couple of things about the Gold Wing’s windscreen.

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