Honda’s iconic Gold Wing platform singlehandedly invented the touring category back in 1975, and it has never looked back, piling up the miles and smiles for half a century. Along the way, it has been the focus of a grassroots subculture, inspiring communities and events both real and virtual, and bringing touring enthusiasts together in the shared passion of experiencing the comfort and exhilarating performance that are only possible with a Gold Wing. Through its five decades on the market, the Gold Wing platform has not only changed the manner that people go touring on a motorcycle; it has also altered the way people think about touring on a motorcycle.