This touring nameplate debuted for the 2018 model year as part of a major overhaul of the long-running flagship grand tourer. The redesign marked the first full revamp in 17 years and split the lineup into two distinct forms: a more luggage-focused touring version with a rear trunk and saddlebags, and a more stripped-down sibling without the top case. The tour-oriented version carried forward the model line’s established role as a long-distance luxury machine, while adopting a lighter, more compact chassis and a newly developed flat-six powertrain for the sixth generation. Honda described the update as a fresh interpretation of its premium tourer concept, emphasizing improved handling, comfort, and modern rider aids rather than simply preserving the older formula. In the market, this nameplate became the top-spec long-range variant of the redesigned family, aimed at riders who wanted maximum passenger comfort, integrated luggage, and an all-day highway character. It also preserved the series’ strong enthusiast reputation built over decades of evolution from the original 1970s high-speed tourer into one of motorcycling’s best-known luxury road machines. The nameplate remains in production as part of the current lineup.
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