Honda’s liquid-cooled Gold Wing is the first motorcycle with CarPlay
October 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
Apple’s CarPlay has slowly but surely clawed its way into the once locked-down infotainment systems of nearly 50 manufacturers, but this week it’s breaking totally new ground. That’s because Honda has unveiled the new 2018 version of the Gold Wing touring motorcycle: the first two-wheeler to feature CarPlay.
This being a motorcycle, there are some key differences in how CarPlay works. The rider can see it on a 7-inch LCD screen that’s on the small dash between the handlebars. Riders of the $23,500 (and up) Gold Wing will have to plug their iPhones in via USB in the trunk of the bike or in the storage compartment up front, according to Road Show, and then are required to pair a Bluetooth headset (either a standalone or one built into…
