European manufacturers are already in the market with big bore machines that feature radar-powered adaptive cruise control.
The Ducati Multistrada V4, KTM 1290 Super Adventure and the BMW R 1250 RT are among the motorcycles fitted with the fancy radar technology developed by Bosch.
Kawasaki emerged as the first Japanese manufacturer to introduce the technology with the H2 SX.
However, Honda is about to enter the game with the upcoming Gold Wing and Africa Twin, as reported by Motorrad Online.
While some manufacturers had to compromise the design to allow the sophisticated device to be fitted on (as showcased by the awkward nose section of the Multistrada V4), Honda will use the Gold Wing large fairing to integrate the radar unit seamlessly.
The Gold Wing will also get a rear-mounted radar system for a blind spot detection feature. We fancied the blind-spot function when we tested the Multistrada V4.
Meanwhile, we can expect the Gold Wing and the Africa Twin to get a more comprehensive instrument cluster to accommodate the radar warnings.
Some reports also suggest Honda might adopt the fancy heads-up display on the upcoming model.
Although some might think that all of these technologies is a bit too fancy for a two-wheeler, we, on the other hand, agree that it will make motorcycles, especially bikes like the Gold Wing, even safer to ride than it ever was.
Boon Siew Honda (BSH) proudly announced the 2021 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing for the local market.
The big cruiser now offers better usability with increased carrying capacity and improve pillion comfort.
The updated Gold Wing now features a bigger luggage capacity, from 11L to 61L (top case), a revised pillion backrest angle for better comfort and new audio with lightweight speakers. The new Gold Wing is also equipped with Android Auto on top of the already available Apple CarPlay.
Nevertheless, The GL1800 continue to make 125hp @ 5,500rrpm and 170Nm @ 4,500rpm from its liquid-cooled 1,833cc 4-stroke SOHC horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine.
According to BSH, the riding ergonomics has been adjusted further forward to create a better feel.
Braking is done by a combination of ABS and D-CBS (Dual-Combined Brake System) which contributes to better brake distribution to the front and rear wheels.
The 2021 Gold Wing also feature Throttle By Wire (TBW) which offers up to 4 rider modes, Tour, Sport, Econ and Rain.
Other electronics features include:
Hill Start Assist and Idling Stop – offers better control while improving fuel efficiency
Integrated Starter Generator – combines generator and starter motor into one, with the generator operating as the starter motor when supplied with reverse power
The 2021 Hoda GL1800 Gold Wing is available only in Pearl Glare White for a price of RM210,888.
Selepas dipertontonkan buat julung kalinya hujung tahun lalu di Litar Antarabangsa Sepang, Honda CBR1000RR-R kini dengan dirasminya dilancarkan di Malaysia!
Boon Siew Honda turut melancarkan dua model tumpuan lain, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin dan Africa Twin Adventure Sports serta Honda GL1800 Gold Wing.
Pengarah Urusan dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Boon Siew Honda, Keiichi Yasuda menyifatkan pelancaran ketiga-tiga model ini membuktikan pasaran Malaysia sebagai yang pertama memperlihatkan model ini di benua Asia dan Oceania.
Honda CBR1000RR-R SP 2020
Diinspirasikan daripada jentera MotoGP RC213V-S, Honda CBR1000RR-R SP ternyata membawakan aura berbeza bagi generasi baharu CBR.
Model baharu ini didatangkan dengan enjin serba baharu terutamanya dengan input program HRC MotoGP dan mampu menjana 213hp pada 14,500rpm dan 112.7Nm pada 12,500rpm.
Versi SP ini turut dilengkapi sistem ekzos Akrapovic yang menggunakan sepenuhnya bahan titanium. Akrapovic turut mereka ‘valve’ ekzos bagi memastikan ekzos terbabit menyumbang prestasi yang optimum.
Antara ciri menarik lain:
Ohlins Electronic Control (S-EC) generasi kedua
fork Ohlins NPX 43mm
kaliper brek Brembo Stylema – yang sama terdapat pada RC213V-S
master cylinder Brembo
Rear lift control
ABS
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)
Start Mode
Quickshifter
Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Bosch enam axis
Model baharu ini turut memiliki kerangka aluminium serba baharu termasuk bahagian swingarm sekaligus memastikan tunggangan lebih mantap.
Honda CBR1000RR-R SP kini ditawarkan dengan harga RM198,800.
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin dan Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2020
Kurang beberapa bulan sejak diperkenalkan hujung tahun lalu, Africa Twin versi 2020 kini mendarat di Malaysia.
Jentera adventure Honda ini mengalami revolusi terbesar tatkala tampil dengan pelbagai ciri teknologi tertinggi sekaligus membuktikan komitmen Honda dalam menyaingi segmen motosikal adventure!
CRF1100L Africa Twin kini tampil 5 kilogram lebih ringan berbanding model sebelumnya sementara kapasiti enjin turut dipertingkat bagi menawarkan kuasa dan tork lebih tinggi.
Tampil lebih kurus dan kompak, model baharu ini kini lebih tangkas dan berkuasa hasil dari enjin yang kini menjana 7 peratus lebih kuasa kuda (100hp pada 7,500rpm – 105Nm pada 6,250rpm).
Kini, sistem IMU enam axis bukan sahaja mengawal Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) 7-level malah turut koordinasikan:
Wheelie Control 3-level
Cornering ABS
Rear lift Control
DCT cornering
4 mod tunggangan – Urban, Tour, Gravel dan Offroad
Sementara itu, versi Adventure Sports berkongsi kerangka, enjin dan tempat duduk ergonomik yang sama tetapi menawarkan keselesaan lebih baik bagi tunggangan harian dan jarak jauh.
Model ini didatangkan dengan tangki yang lebih besar – 24.8L sekaligus menawarkan tunggangan jarak jauh lebih 500km.
Jentera ini turut dilengkapi dengan penghadang angin lebih tinggi dengan ketinggian skrin boleh laras.
Sistem penyerap hentakan depan dan belakang turut dipertingkat dengan Showa EERA yang boleh dilaraskan mengikut tetapan soft, mid, hard dan off-road.
Berikut senarai harga CRF1100L Africa Twin mengikut varian:
CRF1100L Africa Twin – Manual (RM98,888)
CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports – Manual (RM111,888)
CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports – DCT (RM117,888)
Honda GL1800 Gold Wing 2020
Boon Siew Honda turut memperkenalkan jentera pilihan ‘abah-abah’ dan papa rock, Honda GL1800 Gold Wing 2020!
Jentera unik ini kini dipertingkat dengan sistem penyerap hentakan dan tunggangan yang lebih dinamik.
Enjin enam silinder (flat-6) ini menghasilkan 124hp pada 5,500rpm dan 170Nm pada 4,500rpm sekaligus menawarkan kuasa optimum ketika RPM rendah.
Empat mod tunggangan – Tour, Sport, Econ, Rain – dengan sistem Throttle by Wire (TBW) akan membenarkan penunggang merasai pengalaman tunggangan dengan lebih keyakinan dan selesa.
Antara ciri menarik lain:
HSTC
Integrated Starter Generator
Dual Clutch Transmission
Hill Start Assist (nasib baik ada)
fork depan ‘double wishbone – penyerap hentakan belakang Pro-Arm
ruang letak barang mampu memuatkan dua helmet full-face
paparan skrin TFT 7-inci
Apple CarPlay
Lampu LED, lampu fog
kawalan SMART KEY
Honda GL1800 Gold Wing boleh menjadi milik anda dengan RM208,800.
A new cutdown version of the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing has been revealed.
It fits in the bagger sub-segment with no top case and has a lower windscreen.
All other functions and features are retained.
A new more stylish Honda GL1800 Gold Wing has been introduced, just a year after its launch.
There’s great demand for less “touring” and more stylish bagger style tourers and other manufacturers enjoy brisk sales for them. A “bagger” is a more stylized and cutdown touring motorcycle with panniers but without the top case.
This new Gold Wing hence harks back to the previous Gold Wing F6B. It features a low windscreen, no top case, and more blacked-out parts for a slimmer, custom look.
Deleting the top case also removes 50 litres of storage space, rear speakers and passenger backrest, but it saves 40 kg.
However, owners still get to enjoy the bike’s 1833cc flat-Six engine which produces 125 hp and 169.5 Nm of torque. Electronic niceties such as ride-by-wire throttle, riding modes, traction control, keyless ignition, electronic suspension, LED lighting and infotainment system which integrates Bluetooh connectivity, music, maps and Apple CarPlay are retained.
The new “standard” Gold Wing will on have a standard 6-speed transmission i.e. no Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT).
