Just in time for golden leaves to fall, the new 2023 Honda Gold Wing Ring Ding-a-ling! 4, no, 5 new updated 2023 Honda Gold Wings have landed. The gold standard of touring bikes, the Gold Wing gets the gold. Almost 50 years of Gold Wings covering the globe with comfort, smoothness, technology and surprisingly nimble handling. Now available with DCT or Manual transmissions (not sure I agree with DCT bikes, but whatever sells I guess). But I do digress, the Honda Gold Wing, no matter what version it is, is an amazing touring bike and it the luxury RV on 2 wheels.
Also check out our 40 years of Honda Gold Wing Model History Guide as well. It’s really cool to look back in time.
– 2023 Honda Gold Wing Tour DCT
– 2023 Honda Gold Wing Tour DCT Airbag
One Gold Wing to rule them all, one Wing to find them, One Wing to bring them all, and on the highways you’ll find them.
Not sure what angle to take on this story on the 2023 Honda Gold Wings, I mixed it up with Lord of the Rings, Gold Metals and Chuck Berry – My Ding A Ling song. But wait, where it the reference to My Ding a Ling? Ah, full lyrics below. For those that haven’t heard the song, it’s a fond memory from my own childhood of my mom putting the record on to listen to it.
THE GOLD STANDARD OF TOURING BIKES
The open road is calling, and it always has been. Humans are just hard-wired to explore, to want to see what’s over the horizon. Every motorcyclist knows the feeling. And one motorcycle makes it happen better than any other: the Honda Gold Wing. All four Gold Wing trim levels this year get updated highlight strips and colors, as well as a navigation-system map update. But the best parts remain—the famously smooth 1833cc six-cylinder engine, refined bodywork for weather protection, and ample luggage. Full of innovative engineering, all Gold Wing models are Android Auto™ compatible, as well as offering Apple CarPlay™ compatibility. You can choose between a conventional six-speed transmission and our exclusive Honda automatic seven-speed DCT transmission, depending on the model. So go ahead—isn’t it time you experience the gold standard of touring bikes?
Gold Wing Family Returns for 2023
Honda’s iconic touring model delivers unforgettable road riding memories
In a model announcement today, American Honda confirmed that the Gold Wing family returns for the 2023 model year. For nearly five decades, Honda’s legendary flagship touring machine has starred in long-distance road rides the world over. For those who enjoy covering mile after mile on two wheels, nothing compares to the model that literally invented the touring category. Comfort, smoothness, technology and surprisingly nimble handling: these are the ingredients that make for memorable motorcycle touring, and the Gold Wing has them all in spades, along with a long list of available accessories. Available in four different trim levels, three of which feature Honda’s exclusive Dual Clutch Transmission, the Gold Wing is ready to deliver inspiring touring adventures for the new model year.
The 2023 Gold Wing line will be available in November.
GOLD WING
Known for its smooth power, comfortable ride and high-tech features, Honda’s Gold Wing family continues to define the modern touring category, as exploring long, picturesque roads with good company is exactly what this luxury cruiser is designed to do. Equipped with substantial luggage capacity, a premium sound system and convenient navigation software, the Gold Wing makes taking the scenic route the obvious choice. The comfortable seat and unparalleled suspension performance promote rider and passenger comfort for long, multi-day rides, while the Gold Wing’s agile handling and available DCT gearbox offer exceptional performance on open highways and winding backroads.
Colors
Gold Wing Tour Airbag DCT: Candy Ardent Red
Gold Wing Tour DCT: Black; Candy Ardent Red
Gold Wing Tour: Black; Candy Ardent Red
Gold Wing DCT: Matte Gray
USA MSRP
Gold Wing Tour Air Bag DCT: $32,900
Gold Wing Tour DCT: $29,600
Gold Wing Tour: $28,600
Gold Wing DCT: $25,600
Chuck Berry – My Ding A Ling song lyrics
(spoken)
Well in that case we have
one more to do
We got to do our alma mater
We must do our alma mater
(sing)
When I was
a little bitty boy
my grandmother bought
me a cute little toy
Silver bells hangin’ on a string
she told me it was my
ding a ling a ling oh
My
ding a ling
My
ding a ling
I want you to play with my
ding a ling
My
ding a ling
My
ding a ling
I want you to play with my
ding a ling
Beautiful beautiful
Mmmmmm
And then momma took me to grammer school
But I stopped all in the vestibule
Every time that bell would ring
catch me playin’ with my
ding a ling a ling
My
ding a ling
My
ding a ling
I want you to play with my
ding a ling
My
ding a ling
My
ding a ling
I want you to play with my
ding a ling
(Spoken)
Oh that is beautiful
You know what I heard
I hear two girls over here
singing in harmony
That’s alright honey
This is a free country
Live like you wanna live baby
Yes..ain’t nobody gonna knock it darlin’
Uhh uhh…yeah, freedom
Yes sir theres one guy right over here
singin’ mine too that alright brother
Yes sir you got it right baby
Ain’t nobody gonna bother you
(sing)
Once I was climbing the garden wall
I slipped and had a terrible fall
I fell so hard I heard bells ring
but held on to my
ding a ling a ling oh
My
ding a ling
My
ding a ling
I want you to play with my
ding a ling
My
ding a ling
My
ding a ling
I want you to play with my
ding a ling
(spoken)
Mmmm…you know that’s future parliment
out there singin’!
OH YEAH!
(sing)
Mmmmm
Once I was swimmin’ cross Turtle creek
man them snappers all around my feet
Sure was hard swimmin’ cross that thing
with both hands holdin’ my
ding a ling a ling
My
ding a ling
My
ding a ling
I want you to play with my
ding a ling
My
ding a ling
My
ding a ling
I want you to play with my
ding a ling
That’s so beautiful
I think it’s a beautiful little song
Really I do and guess what
everybody’s still not singin’
There’s a few right down front here
that’s not singin’
We’re gonna dedicate this verse
to those who will not sing
Yes sir…mmmmmm
This here song
it ain’t so sad
the cutest little song
you ever had
those of you who will not sing
You must be playin’ with your own
ding a ling
My
ding a ling
My
ding a ling
I want you to play with my
ding a ling
My
ding a ling
My
ding a ling
I want you to play with my
ding a ling
Oh your!
ding a ling
Your!
ding a ling
We saw you playin’ with your
ding a ling
Oh my
ding a ling
Everybody! My!
ding a ling
Everybody play with their own
ding a ling
OH MY!
ding a ling
One more!
ding a ling
Slow down
I…wanna…play…with
myyy…ding…a…liiiingggg
