Touring Motorcycles

2006Honda Gold Wing Audio Comfort

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The 2006 Honda Gold Wing Audio/Comfort is a premium touring motorcycle designed for long-distance cruising and comfort-focused riders. Its massive 1832cc six-cylinder boxer engine delivers smooth, refined power, while the integrated audio system, luxurious seating, and advanced amenities make it ideal for riders seeking a car-like touring experience on two wheels.

Capacity: 1832.0 ccm
Engine: Boxer, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 375.1 kg
Seat height: 739 mm
Power: 124.7 HP (91.7 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering40%

City riding35%

Daily riding65%

Touring98%

Two-up95%

Track10%

Best for: Built for effortless, long-distance two-up touring with maximum comfort and refinement rather than sporty performance.
Built for: A smooth, luxurious six-cylinder tourer that prioritizes plush ride quality, shaft-drive reliability, and rider/passenger comfort over agility.
Not ideal for: Not a good match for riders seeking a light, flickable bike for tight city streets or off-road adventures.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Units

At 739mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2006 Honda Gold Wing Audio Comfort, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1832.0 ccm
Power: 124.7 HP (91.7 kW)
Engine type: Boxer, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.3324 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 74.0 x 71.0 mm
Compression: 9.8:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
Valves per cylinder: 2
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1692 mm
Overall length: 2630 mm
Seat height: 739 mm
Dry weight: 375.1 kg
Wet weight: 406.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 25.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: 45.0mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 5.5-inch travel
Rear suspension: Pro-Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with computer-controlled spring-preload adjustment with two memory presets
Front wheel travel: 140 mm
Rear wheel travel: 104 mm
Rake (fork angle): 29.2°
Trail: 109 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 296 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 316 mm
Front tyre: 130/70-R18
Rear tyre: 180/60-R16

Other

Color options: Black, White, Dark Red, Titanium, Gold

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2006	2011	2013	2015	2017
Capacity	1832 cc	1832 cc	1832 cc	1832 cc	1832 cc
Dry weight	375 kg	375 kg	375 kg	375 kg	375 kg
Seat height	739 mm	739 mm	739 mm	739 mm	739 mm
Fuel capacity	25 L	25 L	25 L	25 L	25 L