On its 40th Anniversary, Iconic Honda Gold Wing- GL1800 launched in India

Mumbai, 27 November, 2014 - Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd., the most

trusted brand in the Indian 2wheeler industry* today introduced the much anticipated touring

motorcycle- Honda Gold Wing in India. Considered as the world's best touring motorcycle,

Honda Gold Wing offers the riders a unique luxurious, powerful, balanced and fully featured

machine ready for every journey.

Honda Gold Wing is powered by a six-cylinder 1832cc power plant which is highly efficient and reliable. The enhanced design and dynamic styling of the Gold Wing makes it an aerodynamically refined touring powerhouse. The lightweight and rigid twin-spar aluminium frame and single-sided Pro-Arm swingarm delivers stability neutral and responsive handling. With the warmth to take the sting out of even the longest winter rides, the five-position heated grips, independently adjustable heated seats and foot-warming system make touring a year-round possibility. Larger panniers on the Gold Wing allow a luggage capacity of over 150 litres. The 6-speaker 80W SRS surround-sound system offers superb sound presence and quality. Riders can play multiple format music files on the move by connecting an iPod®, iPhone® or USB stick. Honda Gold Wing is fitted with both Honda’s Combined Braking System (CBS) and an Antilock Braking System (ABS) and offers confidence-inspiring braking in all situations and conditions. The Gold Wing is also fitted with the fully-integrated airbag (available only in Gold Wing- Airbag), which represented an industry-first when introduced in 2006. It features a slow-speed, electric Reverse system which provides the ease of overall manoeuvring in tight spaces and parking areas. The Lightweight electronic cruise-control system is a delight for the rider on those long distance highway rides.

On this announcement Mr. Keita Muramatsu-President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle &

Scooter India, said, "We are excited to introduce one of the finest global offerings of Honda

to India. We are celebrating 40 years of the Gold Wing and this model has given a new

definition to touring. Ever since its introduction in 1975 the revolutionary Gold Wing has been

the favourite of the touring enthusiast across the world.

It was our customers' passion for adventure and traveling the open road that really defined

the Gold Wing and has further, led us to introduce the same in India."

Speaking on the announcement, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Vice President - Sales &

Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said, “Honda Gold Wing introduction to

India is further to the overwhelming response it received at the Auto Expo 2014. Deemed as

the ultimate pinnacle for tour motorcycling, Gold Wing is a machine with the power,

refinement and reliability suited for road tours even at the most far-flung destinations in

complete comfort. We believe Gold Wing will further contribute to the remarkably rising

touring culture in India. In fact, we have recently made the first delivery of The Gold Wing

Airbag at our exclusive Wing World in New Delhi.”

To mark the 40th anniversary of this landmark product, Honda also announced the 40th

Anniversary Edition-Gold Wing Audio Comfort for India which would be available in Dual

Tone Candy Prominence Red at a price of Rs.28.50 lacs *(Ex-showroom-New Delhi).The

Gold Wing Airbag would be available in Pearl Glare White at a price of Rs.31.50 lacs *(Ex-

showroom-New Delhi).