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Honda Goldwing Tour Premium

The current Goldwing series was updated in recent years, promising to be more exciting and to offer a more fulfilling, superb riding experience to riders and passengers.
The aim was to create a motorcycle with more freedom and increase ease of use to add further sophistication to its superior quality and attention to detail. Available in three variants — the Goldwing DCT in Matte Majestic Silver Metallic, the Goldwing Tour Manual in Pearl Hawkeseye Blue and the Goldwing Tour Premium which offers DCT and an airbag — in either Darkness Black or Candy Ardent Red.

Specifications:

Engine: Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, horizontally-opposed six-cylinder
Displacement: 1833cc
Power/Torque: NA
Transmission: Seven-speed dual clutch plus electric reverse, shaft drive
Tyres: F: 130/70R18 R: 180/60R16
Seat height: 725mm
Kerb weight: 383kg
Fuel capacity: 21L
Warranty: 2 years, unlimited km
Price: $46,549+ORC

Harley-Davidson cvo Tri-Glide from $73,250 RA

Overflowing with features. 117-cubic-inch Milwaukee-Eight motor. Adaptive LED headlamp. Take hold of premium grips, levers, pegs and floorboards. Stay connected with top-of-the-line infotainment, a premium sound system and bluetooth headset to communicate with your infotainment system, your passenger and other riders. This bike doesn’t just have everything — it makes you feel everything.

Specifications:

Engine: Twin-cooled, four-stroke, Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-twin
Displacement: 1923cc
Power/Torque: NA/168Nm
Transmission: Six-speed, belt final drive
Tyres: F: 130/60B19 R: P215/45R18
Seat height: 715mm
Dry weight: 563kg
Fuel capacity: 22.7L
Warranty: 2 years, unlimited km

Harley-Davidson CVO Limited $57,495 RA

The ultimate in Grand American Touring. Best-in-class power, show-stopping paint and premium comfort for you and your passenger. Is this too much motorcycle for everyone? No. That’s the whole point.

Specifications:

Engine: Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 117
Displacement: 1923cc
Power/Torque: NA/163Nm @ 3000rpm
Transmission: Six-speed, belt final drive
Tyres: F: 130/80B17 R: 180/55B18
Seat height: 760mm
Kerb weight: 428kg
Fuel capacity: 22.7L
Warranty: 2 years, unlimited km

Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited $41,495

Endless ideas, millions of miles of riding and hundreds of conversations have led to this horizon-hunting machine. Think saddlebags that open with one touch. A fairing that reduces head buffeting. More passing power. Top-of-the-line infotainment and sound. More passenger room. Set the touchscreen GPS to your coordinates and go. Now with 114 engine.

Specifications:

Engine: Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-twin
Displacement: 1868cc
Power/Torque: NA/163Nm @ 3000rpm
Transmission: Six-speed, belt final drive
Tyres: F: 130/60B19 R: 180/55B18
Seat height: 695mm
Kerb weight: 375kg
Fuel capacity: 22.7L
Warranty: 2 years, unlimited km

Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special From $39,250 RA

You’re looking at the answer to the question, how do you fully load a touring bike with premium features and still roll with the stripped-down bagger look? Check inside the sleek batwing fairing and you’ll get an idea. You’re looking at the top-of-the-line 6.5in touchscreen infotainment system and Boom! Box 6.5 GT audio system. Then check out the details: colour-matched fairing skirt, 19in Enforcer front wheel, custom rear taillight and fascia. The list goes on. Yeah, it’s stripped down, but the Street Glide Special is loaded.

Specifications:

Engine: Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-twin
Displacement: 1868cc
Power/Torque: NA/163Nm @ 3000rpm
Transmission: Six-speed, belt final drive
Tyres: F: 130/60B19 R: 180/55B18
Seat height: 695mm
Kerb weight: 372kg
Fuel capacity: 22.7L
Warranty: 2 years, unlimited km

Harley-Davidson Road King from $34,495 RA

The Hiawatha headlamp and nacelle were born in the ‘60s, but the power of the Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine on the Road King brings it all into right now, fast. The Showa dual-bending valve front suspension and rear emulsion shocks put riders in control for a plush ride, and riders get cast Impeller wheels and one-touch bags. It’s a modern classic.

Specifications:

Engine: Milwaukee-Eight 107
Displacement: 1746cc
Power/Torque: NA/150Nm
Transmission: Six-speed, belt final drive
Tyres: F: 130/80B18 R: 180/55B18
Seat height: 705mm
Kerb weight: 375kg
Fuel capacity: 22.7L
Warranty: 2 years, unlimited km

Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide From $55,995 RA

The Custom Vehicle Operations Road Glide has a very distinctive 21-inch front wheel, two inches taller than the standard model. That’s just the start of the changes which include the 117-cubic-inch engine for more power and torque. The Road Glide’s frame-mounted fairing is retained, while some of the optional paint schemes really stand out — and that’s just on the outside, the internal changes make this a very special motorcycle.

Specifications:

Engine: Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-twin
Displacement: 1923cc
Power/Torque: NA/166Nm@3500rpm
Transmission: Six-speed, belt final drive
Tyres: F: 130/60B19 R: 180/65B18
Seat height: 680mm
Kerb weight: 400kg (dry)
Fuel capacity: 22.7L
Warranty: 2 years, unlimited km

Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide From $55,995 RA

CVO is Harley-Davidson’s Custom Vehicle Operations, where they tweak certain machines to extreme degrees — and the CVO Street Glide is no exception. “The pinnacle of the custom touring look taken to the edge and loaded with power. No corners were cut, no shortcuts were taken. We sweat every detail and then polished it like a jewel.” With the 117ci motorTFT display, Boom! audio and lots more, there’s a lot to like here.

Specifications:

Engine: Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-twin
Displacement: 1923cc
Power/Torque: NA/166Nm@3500
Transmission: Six-speed, belt final drive
Tyres: F: 130/60B19 R: 180/65B18
Seat height: 680mm
Kerb weight: 400kg (dry)
Fuel capacity: 22.7L
Warranty: 2 years, unlimited km

Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 114 from $33,995 RA

The Heritage Classic motorcycle used to be a homage to ‘50s chrome nostalgia. Take a look at the new one and you’ll see it’s anything but that. The bike gets a lighter and stiffer frame than previous models, giving modern performance with new-wave classic lines. Powered by the 114 engine.

Specifications:

Engine: Air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, V-twin
Displacement: 1868cc
Torque: 155Nm @ 3000rpm
Transmission: Six-speed, multi-plate wet clutch, belt final drive
Tyres: F: 130/60B21 R: 240/40R18
Seat height: 680mm
Kerb weight: 330kg (wet)
Fuel capacity: 18.9L
Warranty: 2 years, unlimited km

BMW K 1600 Grand America From $44,695 RA

The design of the BMW K 1600 Grand America embraces the passion for relaxed, luxurious travel on two wheels that is especially widespread in the USA. A full-dress tourer with comprehensive weather protection, luggage capability, audio and comfort for two people, the Grand America offers the ultimate in European touring motorcycling with American flair.

Specifications:

Engine: Oil/water-cooled, four-stroke, inline six-cylinder engine
Displacement: 1649cc
Power/Torque: 118kW @ 7750 rpm/175Nm @ 5520rpm
Transmission: Six-speed, multi-plate wet clutch, shaft final drive
Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/55ZR17
Seat height: 810mm
Kerb weight: 364kg (wet)
Fuel capacity: 26.5L
Warranty: 3 years, unlimited km