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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Honda Gold Wing Tour 50th Anniversary launched at ₹39.90 lakh
Honda Gold Wing Tour 50th Anniversary gets cosmetic changes over the standard version of the Gold Wing Tour. ₹39.90 lakh data-item-target-url=/auto/two-wheelers/ data-item-story-segment=Luxury> The 50th Anniversary Honda Gold Wing Tour will be available in a single DCT variant with Bordeaux Red Metallic colour Check Offers Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today announced the launch of the 2025 Gold Wing Tour – the 50th Anniversary Edition in the Indian market. The tourer is priced at 39.90 lakh ex-showroom, and the bookings are now open at BigWing Topline dealerships. Customer deliveries of this flagship luxury tourer will begin in India from June 2025 onwards. What is different about the 2025 Honda Gold Wing Tour 50th Anniversary Edition? The 50th Anniversary version of the Honda Gold Wing is finished in Bordeaux Red Metallic colour and there is a special Gold Wing emblem with 50th Anniversary and 'since 1975' detailing commemorating the motorcycle's important milestone. 2025 Honda Gold Wing Tour comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. What are the features of the 2025 Honda Gold Wing Tour 50th Anniversary Edition? Regarding equipment, the latest Gold Wing Tour boasts a feature-laden cockpit equipped with a 7.0-inch full-color TFT display that offers information on riding, navigation, and audio. Additionally, it introduces first-in-class wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for enhanced connectivity, along with a new welcome screen that displays "Since 1975" upon starting the motorcycle. The comfort of touring is further enhanced by an extended electric screen that provides excellent wind protection, upgraded audio system speakers that deliver rich sound at all speeds, Bluetooth connectivity featuring two USB type-C sockets, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and numerous other features. There is also Throttle-By-Wire (TBW) system, dual-channel ABS, traction control, airbag and all LED lighting on offer. 2025 Honda Gold Wing Tour uses a six-cylinder engine. What powers the 2025 Honda Gold Wing Tour 50th Anniversary Edition? At the heart of the new Honda Gold Wing Tour is a massive 1,833 cc, liquid-cooled, 4 stroke, 24 valve, flat six-cylinder engine that churns out 124 bhp of max power and 170 Nm of peak torque. The engine is paired with a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). There are four riding modes on offer - Tour, Sport, Econ and Rain. Also Read : Honda Rebel 500 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500: Which one will you pick Announcing the launch, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, 'We are ecstatic to introduce the 50th Anniversary Gold Wing Tour in India. The launch of the 2025 Gold Wing Tour commemorates an iconic journey that began in 1975. Over the past five decades, the Gold Wing platform has evolved into a symbol of class, comfort, and endurance. The 50th Anniversary Edition is a tribute to this unmatched legacy and a celebration of our commitment to engineering excellence for long-distance touring connoisseurs." Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date: 30 May 2025, 11:37 AM IST
Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Honda launches 50th Anniversary Gold Wing Tour at ₹39.9 lakh
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has announced the launch of the 2025 Gold Wing Tour – 50th Anniversary Edition. Marking 50 years of the Gold Wing platform, the motorcycle will be available exclusively through Honda's premium BigWing Topline dealerships. The ex-showroom price has been set at ₹39.90 lakh in Gurugram, Haryana. Tsutsumu Otani, MD, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, stated, 'We are ecstatic to introduce the 50th Anniversary Gold Wing Tour in India. The launch of the 2025 Gold Wing Tour commemorates an iconic journey that began in 1975. Over the past five decades, the Gold Wing platform has evolved into a symbol of class, comfort, and endurance. The 50th Anniversary Edition is a tribute to this unmatched legacy and a celebration of our commitment to engineering excellence for long-distance touring connoisseurs.' Features and specifications The 2025 Gold Wing Tour includes a new emblem featuring 50th Anniversary and 'since 1975' detailing. It features a full-LED lighting system and air vents designed to improve airflow. A 7.0-inch full-colour TFT display provides navigation, riding, and audio information. The model includes wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity and displays a custom welcome screen. Other equipment includes an adjustable electric screen, improved speakers, Bluetooth support with two USB type-C sockets, and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Powering the motorcycle is a 1,833cc, liquid-cooled, flat six-cylinder engine producing 93 kW and 170 Nm of torque, paired with a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). The model comes equipped with Throttle-By-Wire, dual-channel ABS, traction control, and an airbag. Riders can select from four modes: Tour, Sport, Econ, and Rain. Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, commented, 'We are delighted to launch the 50th Anniversary Gold Wing Tour for our Indian customers. With this special 50th Anniversary Edition, we aim to offer a riding experience that perfectly blends innovation, luxury, and power. This is more than just a motorcycle – it's a tribute to a generation of motorcyclists who believe in the art of luxury touring. We are glad to announce that the bookings for the new Gold Wing Tour are now open and customer deliveries of this flagship luxury tourer will begin in India from June 2025 onwards.' The motorcycle will be offered in a single DCT variant in Bordeaux Red Metallic.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Honda Gold Wing Tour 50th Anniversary launched a ₹39.90 lakh
Honda Gold Wing Tour 50th Anniversary gets cosmetic changes over the standard version of the Gold Wing Tour. The 50th Anniversary Honda Gold Wing Tour will be available in a single DCT variant with Bordeaux Red Metallic colour Check Offers Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today announced the launch of the 2025 Gold Wing Tour – the 50th Anniversary Edition in the Indian market. The tourer is priced at 39.90 lakh ex-showroom, and the bookings are now open at BigWing Topline dealerships. Customer deliveries of this flagship luxury tourer will begin in India from June 2025 onwards. What is different about the 2025 Honda Gold Wing Tour 50th Anniversary Edition? The 50th Anniversary version of the Honda Gold Wing is finished in Bordeaux Red Metallic colour and there is a special Gold Wing emblem with 50th Anniversary and 'since 1975' detailing commemorating the motorcycle's important milestone. 2025 Honda Gold Wing Tour comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. What are the features of the 2025 Honda Gold Wing Tour 50th Anniversary Edition? Regarding equipment, the latest Gold Wing Tour boasts a feature-laden cockpit equipped with a 7.0-inch full-color TFT display that offers information on riding, navigation, and audio. Additionally, it introduces first-in-class wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for enhanced connectivity, along with a new welcome screen that displays "Since 1975" upon starting the motorcycle. The comfort of touring is further enhanced by an extended electric screen that provides excellent wind protection, upgraded audio system speakers that deliver rich sound at all speeds, Bluetooth connectivity featuring two USB type-C sockets, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and numerous other features. There is also Throttle-By-Wire (TBW) system, dual-channel ABS, traction control, airbag and all LED lighting on offer. 2025 Honda Gold Wing Tour uses a six-cylinder engine. What powers the 2025 Honda Gold Wing Tour 50th Anniversary Edition? At the heart of the new Honda Gold Wing Tour is a massive 1,833 cc, liquid-cooled, 4 stroke, 24 valve, flat six-cylinder engine that churns out 124 bhp of max power and 170 Nm of peak torque. The engine is paired with a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). There are four riding modes on offer - Tour, Sport, Econ and Rain. Also Read : Honda Rebel 500 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500: Which one will you pick Announcing the launch, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, 'We are ecstatic to introduce the 50th Anniversary Gold Wing Tour in India. The launch of the 2025 Gold Wing Tour commemorates an iconic journey that began in 1975. Over the past five decades, the Gold Wing platform has evolved into a symbol of class, comfort, and endurance. The 50th Anniversary Edition is a tribute to this unmatched legacy and a celebration of our commitment to engineering excellence for long-distance touring connoisseurs." Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date: 30 May 2025, 11:37 AM IST
India Today
3 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Honda launches 50th anniversary Gold Wing Tour in India at Rs 39.90 lakh
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has rolled out the 50th Anniversary Edition of the Gold Wing Tour, marking five decades of the luxury touring motorcycle. Priced at Rs 39.90 lakh (ex-showroom), the 2025 Gold Wing Tour is now available for bookings exclusively through Honda's premium BigWing Topline dealerships. Customer deliveries will commence in June launch celebrates the legacy of the Gold Wing platform, which first debuted in 1975. The special edition features a commemorative '50th Anniversary' emblem, enhanced design, and a host of modern touring features. advertisementWe are ecstatic to introduce the 50th Anniversary Gold Wing Tour in India. This edition pays tribute to five decades of unmatched innovation and engineering excellence in touring," said Tsutsumu Otani, MD, President and CEO, HMSI. Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales and Marketing at HMSI, added, "With this special 50th Anniversary Edition, we aim to offer a riding experience that perfectly blends innovation, luxury, and power. This is more than just a motorcycle – it's a tribute to a generation of motorcyclists who believe in the art of luxury touring." The 2025 Gold Wing Tour stands out with its design, full-LED lighting, and airflow-optimised vents. It's powered by a 1833cc flat six-cylinder engine producing 126.4bhp and 170Nm, mated to a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT).advertisementRiders benefit from features including a 7.0-inch full-colour TFT display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth connectivity, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and a premium audio system. Four ride modes—Tour, Sport, Econ, and Rain—enable personalised riding experiences. In terms of safety, the bike comes equipped with dual-channel ABS, traction control, throttle-by-wire, and even an airbag—underscoring its flagship status in the luxury touring motorcycle is offered in Bordeaux Red Metallic colour and is available only in the DCT to Auto Today Magazine
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Why HMSI is in wait-and-watch mode on EVs before scaling up
Gujarat: As India's electric two-wheeler market heats up, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) is opting for a wait-and-watch strategy, as it sees 2025 as a pivotal year to gauge whether the market will grow or stagnate. This cautious approach is despite its recently announced plans to set up a dedicated EV manufacturing plant within the premises of its existing third facility in Karnataka by 2028. A late entrant to the EV market, the Japanese automaker launched its first two models– the Activa e with swappable battery and QC1 with fixed battery– this year. Although the entry has been slow, the company's leadership team remains committed to a steady pace with the ultimate goal of winning the race. Speaking to reporters in Japanese with English interpretation, Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO of HMSI, acknowledged that startups pioneered the EV market in India, while legacy companies like TVS Motor and Bajaj Auto are now driving volume growth. However, he noted that despite increasing sales for these OEMs, the overall market has not grown to a significant level. This is because the EV customers are primarily drawn by incentives and the cost advantage over gasoline vehicles. However, if they stop perceiving these benefits, the market may begin to shift, Otani added. For the year ended March 2025, EV penetration in India's domestic two-wheeler market stood at 6 per cent, with sales rising to 11.49 lakh units from 9.48 lakh units the previous year. Bengaluru-based Ola Electric led the segment, while TVS and Bajaj fiercely competed for the second and third positions, surpassing Ather Energy and Hero MotoCorp. Battery replacement cost Otani also drew parallels between the lifecycle of ICE and battery-powered vehicles. While ICE motorcycles typically last 10 to 15 years, EV batteries start to degrade after about five years. At that point, customers must either replace the battery or the entire vehicle, much like upgrading a smartphone. If consumers are willing to accept the cost of battery replacement, the EV market could continue to grow, Otani explained. Though, he reiterated, it is still difficult to predict how the overall market will evolve. He said HMSI is beginning its EV journey at a crucial time and is keen to monitor how incentive trends develop. As the EV market in India enters its fourth year, early adopters will start experiencing battery degradation, marking a key moment when customer perceptions of long-term EV ownership will begin to form. It is worth noting that the automaker's cautious approach also led to its phased expansion strategy for EVs. Currently, the Activa e is available only in Bengaluru and is yet to gain significant traction. The next planned launches, guided by the availability of battery swapping stations, are targeted for Delhi and Mumbai. The EV models are being sold through existing Red Wing dealerships. Honda, which sells scooters with swappable battery technology in Japan and Indonesia, has partnered with OMC Power to support battery swapping infrastructure in Indian cities. Globally, Honda plans to develop both swappable and fixed battery models, launching at least one new model each year starting in 2026. However, the company has not disclosed how many of these will be introduced in the Indian market. Striving for domestic market leadership In India, the company's EV journey contrasts with its long-standing goal to lead the domestic two-wheeler market. Having held the No. 2 position for years, the automaker aims to surpass Hero MotoCorp this fiscal year. To support this ambition, the two-wheeler maker has announced an investment of ₹920 crore to build a fourth production line at its Vithalapur plant in Ahmedabad district, Gujarat. Scheduled to be operational by 2027, the new line will produce 125cc motorcycles and add an annual capacity of 6.5 lakh units, increasing the plant's total capacity to 26.1 lakh units. 'We are aiming for No.1 market share in India by creating a production environment that meets the needs of the world's largest market of 20 million units,' the company said in its official statement. The increased capacity will also support the company's goal of making India its export hub. HMSI, which began production in India in 2001, currently operates four manufacturing plants across the country, including facilities in Manesar (Haryana), Tapukara (Rajasthan), Narasipura (Karnataka), and Vithalapur (Gujarat).
