2010 Honda Goldwing with 2000cc engine

Honda Goldwing will be powered by a 2000cc engine for 2010 model year. Unfortunately this statement is not Honda’s official press release. This statement comes from a Honda Goldwing forum.
It is said that the 2010 Honda Goldwing will be powered by 2000cc engine producing more power and torque than the current model. Yet again, this new engine is also more efficient. According to Honda Goldwing forum, even Human Friendly Automatic Transmission will be an option to the standard’s new 6-speed manual transmission.
They also said that the new GL2000 will go on sale in North America in November, 2009. I don’t know all this true or not. But…the 2000cc Honda Goldwing will be a reality if Honda listen to its loyal riders such as this Honda Goldwing forum.

Honda unofficial press release
The Powersports Division of Honda Motor Company announced today that it will be releasing the much anticipated, re-designed Goldwing model in late 2009. The 2010 GL2000 will feature a new 2.0 litre opposed six-cylinder V-Tec engine. Honda engineers have been perfecting the GL2000 engine design for the past four years and claim it will produce more horsepower, increased torque and be more fuel-efficient. Even though Honda considered including the Human Friendly Transmission (automatic) as an option on the new Goldwing, the Motor Company decided on a new 6-speed manual transmission to keep the weight of the motorcycle in line with the current model.

The 2010 Goldwing will feature advanced electronics making the GL2000 the defacto standard of the luxury touring segment. The electronics package will feature a new, bright 13″ LCD monitor that will keep the rider fully informed. The display is very similar to those used in modern jet aircraft for avionics. In addition to speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure, fuel level and engine temperatures, the new monitor can also cycle through a series of entertainment displays for the integrated SIRIUS/XM Satellite radio, Honda NAVI navigation system and a touring display that shows fuel economy, miles to empty, tire pressure, outside air temperature and much more. The monitor can even be customized to display only the information the rider is interested in viewing. All electronics are now driven by a new CAN-BUS system making diagnostic and expansion much easier.

In the comfort department, the GL2000 will feature adjustable suspension front and rear, an electronically adjustable windscreen with manual and auto-modes. In auto mode, the windscreen will raise incrementally as speed increases and lower as speed is reduced. The seat has been redesigned to accommodate an optional removable backrest. The seat height can be raised and lowered up to 1.5 inches through the used of an air bladder built into the seat. The GL2000′s trunk capacity has been increased by 2 litres and tilts open from the side rather than from the rear of the trunk. The saddlebag capacity has been increased by .5 litres as well.
Rider safety has always been a priority for Honda and the new Goldwing will feature standard ABS brakes on all models. To increase visibility, there are two High Intensity Discharge Lamps augmented by bright LED running lights. There are also LED turn signals mounted in the rear view mirrors. The trunk and saddlebags also use LEDs for tail, brake and turn signal lights.
The new GL2000 will go on sale in North America in November, 2009. Pricing for the new models have not been announced.

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