[PDF] Honda Gold Wing F6B 2013 - Motocyclettes

Is the Honda F6B a traditional motorcycle?

One thing is clear here: The F6B is not a traditional motorcycle, no matter if it’s called a bagger, a sport-tourer or anything else. But then, neither was the original GL1000 Gold Wing way back in 1975. Since then, Honda has sold more than 550,000 GLs in one form or another.

Is the Honda Gold Wing an old-guy bike?

In 2013, Honda aimed to change the Gold Wing's perceived status as an old-guy bike. The venerable Gold Wing has been given a bagger-ific upgrade with the new F6B, resulting in the sleeker, lighter, sportier package.

Is the Ford F6B a Gold Wing?

Otherwise, aside from a few visual tweaks (different lower cowlings, restyled muffler tips, gunfighter-style seat and a new body panel between the tops of the saddlebags), the F6B is a Gold Wing through and through.

Does a F6B have a roll-on wing?

Thanks to the huge torque output of the flat-Six (122 foot-pounds, says Honda), it’s already outstanding on a full-boat Wing. But on the F6B, essentially a Wing that has been to Jenny Craig, the roll-on is sneaking up on awesome.