The brand's venerable Wing gets an eye-catching option that's sure to turn heads.As much as Honda is associated with its iconic red winged logo, the brand isn't afraid to dabble in blue.When it comes to bikes, the variety includes everything from candy hues and pearls to mattes and metallics. It's been a regular feature throughout the Honda catalog.The Ignition Blue for 2027 is an especially eye-catching look for the Gold Wing. - Credit: HondaEven so, there's something about the shade the brand is offering on its Gold Wing that really catches my eye, and that's even on the heels of the anniversary edition.A bold look for a Honda stapleI'm talking specifically about Ignition Blue, a color that Honda is making available for next year on the Tour trim.It's a deep, saturated variety, and it looks highly distinctive in combination with the black cylinder heads, wheels and trim.From some angles, it has a more metallic finish. - Credit: HondaIn some of the provided press images, it appears darker and more muted. However, in others, it looks lighter and more metallic.Ultimately, maybe it's so notable to me because the color skews almost Yamaha-like. The Tuning Fork's blue is eerily similar.In any event, despite the vibrancy of the visuals, Honda (thankfully) hasn't messed with the underlying formula.The blacked-out trim and engine really make the color pop. - Credit: HondaAs a result, the epochal Gold Wing returns for 2027 with the same kind of consistency that's defined its tenure as one of the industry's definitive long-distance touring machines. Honda has spent decades refining it.In practice, this means that it still brings a horizontally opposed six-cylinder, measuring 1,833cc and rated for 124.7 horsepower, and it's available with either a six-speed manual or a DCT.Honda's Gold Wing has always been quietly confident in its refinement, so the color seems comparatively vibrant. - Credit: HondaIt pairs its touring provisions with plenty of advancements, including refinements like double-wishbone front suspension, creature comforts like Apple CarPlay and optional safety features such as the first commercial motorcycle airbag (a feature that's only now showing up elsewhere).Availability and pricingAccording to Honda's announcement, the 2027 Gold Wing will be available this fall, with the Tour hitting showrooms in October and the standard versions in November.If you're interested in the Ignition Blue, it's available only on the Tour trim, though it can be had with Honda's DCT. Pricing for the Tour starts at $29,700.2027 Honda Gold Wing $29,700 at Honda About the Author: Gray is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, motorcycles and anything else with wheels. When he's not chasing the latest industry news, he's probably wrenching on one of many projects. For better or worse, he believes classics make perfectly practical daily drivers.