Honda introduce F6C

Injecting a massive dose of adrenaline and attitude into Honda’s new custom cruiser, Honda presents the low, mean and muscular Goldwing F6C. Dynamic when required and chilled-out when not, Honda’s new Goldwing F6C makes a dramatic statement thanks to well-controlled suspension, dual four-piston calliper front brakes and ergonomic riding position.

Scheduled to arrive in Australia in the second quarter of 2014, the Goldwing F6C will be impossible to ignore. This new variation of Honda’s Goldwing is around 70kg lighter but boasts the same 1,800cc fuel-injected six-cylinder engine that delivers a flood of torque with a satisfying, spine-tingling snarl thanks to the twin exhaust system.

Employing the bare minimum of chassis needed to house the F6C’s mighty engine, the chassis is constructed from lightweight multi-box aluminium sections. The twin-spar frame is aided by the engine’s low centre of gravity to create superbly balanced handling at all speeds. A new aluminium subframe lowers the F6C’s rear and offers easy ground reach from the comfortable, carefully shaped seat thus enhancing rider confidence at standstill.

The Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS) monoshock with manually adjusted spring preload works through a Pro-Link on the single-sided aluminium swingarm. Spring and damping rates front and rear have been modified to suit the F6C’s weight reduction and urban cruiser intent.

The combination of stretched out steering geometry with wide, rubber-mounted swept-back handlebars ensure excellent control with improved rider feel through the chassis. To further improve stability the front/rear weight bias has been adjusted to be more even, while the engine support beam’s rigidity balance has also been slightly altered.

To give Honda’s new power cruiser appropriate esteem, the engine needed to provide a rush of acceleration at a split-second’s notice along with unforgettable drive from low rpm in top gear and super-smooth throttle response everywhere in the rev-range. The F6C utilises Honda’s legendary 1,800cc, horizontally opposed SOHC, two-valve, six-cylinder engine which is fed by PGM-FI controlled fuel-injection with twin 40mm Keihin throttle bodies and an F6C-specific 6.6-litre airbox and panel-type air filter.

During development, several exhaust systems were prototyped in pursuit of a perfectly balanced exhaust note with dual personality; a throaty growl at low-rpm and high-pitched crescendo at maximum rpm.

A Dual Combined ABS braking system ensures the Goldwing F6C provides rapid and secure stopping power on all road surfaces and conditions.

Commanding respect on the road, the F6C presents incredible visual appeal. With flowing lines and a burly form, this new sibling to the Goldwing and Goldwing F6B has an un-cluttered custom look with features such as LED lights and a stylish LCD dash display.

Reminiscent of the original, naked 1975 Goldwing, Honda’s new Goldwing F6C will continue to set the benchmark for the breed when it arrives in the second quarter of 2014. Available in Graphite Black, more information regarding price and exact arrival dates will follow.

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*Exact arrival dates are subject to change, overseas model shown

— Technical Specifications

Engine Type – Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 12-valve SOHC flat-6
Displacement – 1,832cc
Bore x Stroke – 74 x 71mm
Max. Power Output – 85kW/5,500rpm
Max. Torque – 167Nm/4,000rpm
Oil Capacity – 4.7 litres
Induction – PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with automatic choke
Fuel Tank Capacity – 23.2 litres
Clutch Type – Hydraulic, wet, multiplate with coil springs
Transmission Type – 5-speed
Final Drive – Enclosed shaft/ 2.750 (33/12)
Frame – Diamond; triple-box-section aluminium twin-spar
Dimensions (L´W´H) – 2,473 x 942 x 1,154mm
Wheelbase – 1,707mm
Caster Angle – 29° 50′
Trail – 114mm
Seat Height – 734mm
Ground Clearance – 147mm
Kerb Weight – 341kg
Turning radius – 3.7m
Front Suspension – 45mm telescopic fork
Rear Suspension – Pro-Link Pro-Arm with spring preload adjustment
Tyre Front – 130/60R19M/C (63H)
Tyre Rear – 180/55R17M/C (73H)
Brakes – ABS System Type Two channel ABS
Brakes – Front 310 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with 4-piston calipers, ABS,floating rotors and sintered metal pads
Brakes – Rear 316 x 11mm ventilated disc with 3-piston caliper, ABS and sintered metal pads
All specifications are provisional and subject to change without notice.