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The Honda Gold Wing marks its 50th anniversary. The commemorative Tour Premium Anniversary Edition demonstrates, through its long-distance comfort, refinement, and effortless cruising performance, that the flagship tourer remains the benchmark to this day.
50 years of the Gold Wing is the story of a single legendary bike, and at the same time the history of long-distance touring culture itself. What the era demanded was a machine that could carry people and gear far, in comfort. It's pursued that ideal for half a century and still remains the standard. Looking back through history, few legends stay this consistent.
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There aren't many bikes that stay on top for half a century — an anniversary model like this should really satisfy the urge to own one.
Gold Wing has a heavyweight image, but how does it actually handle at low speed?
Thinking about how many redesigns it's had over 50 years, it feels like they've evolved it solidly at every milestone.
Curious whether an anniversary edition ends up being differentiated by little more than a special color and a commemorative badge.
Even as an anniversary model, there's probably fine-tuning to the chassis and comfort gear happening every year, so don't underestimate it.
Being praised for tireless cruising ability speaks to just how polished it is as a long-distance tourer.
Riding it in person, with the airbag and DCT and everything, it's so fully loaded that long distances just aren't a chore.
Gold Wing's 50th anniversary — genuinely impressive that it's still the flagship all the way from the original 1975 model.
