Seven-speed DCT, walking mode, electric reverse, CarPlay and a flat-six. The undisputed flagship of automatic touring — vast, but effortless once it's rolling.
Vast yet uncannily composed once it's moving, the flat-six is silken and endlessly torquey. Two-up comfort and weather protection are simply in a class of their own.
A seven-speed DCT, walking mode and electric reverse exist precisely to tame the weight — together they make a 390kg tourer feel manageable in a way a manual never could.
Expensive to buy and daunting to shuffle around a car park, but unmatched for crossing continents in clutchless luxury. CarPlay, audio and electronic storage round out the flagship experience.
Nothing covers continents in more clutchless comfort. The Gold Wing's DCT, reverse and walking mode tame its bulk; it's a sofa that does 130mph.
What's good
- Sublime two-up comfort
- Walking mode + reverse tame the weight
- Faultless refinement
Watch out for
- Heavy and expensive
- Daunting at a standstill
| Year | 2026 |
| Transmission | 7-speed DCT |
| Engine | 1833cc |
| Power | 124 bhp |
| Torque | 170 Nm |
| Top speed | 130 mph |
| Economy | 42 mpg |
| Fuel tank | 21.1 L |
| Seat height | 745 mm |
| Kerb weight | 390 kg |
| Min. licence | A |
| Price from | £30,999 |