I own one it’s just a lot of fun to ride!!!

I bought a 09. I liked it so much I also bought a 2012. I keep telling myself that I don't need 2 KLRs but can't bring myself to letting go of either. I then got myself a KLX 250 because the 650 was a ..... to ride on tight single tracks.

Just got my cb1100 last month, its been a blast for the few times ive ridden so far. Smooth as butter. I had a 07 fz6 and feel like it was very top heavy compared to the cb1100 bottom heaviness. It was a pain to maneuver around. Much prefer the bottom heavy.

Cheap but effective. It’s the KLR way.

Wow El Dorado Kansas is beautiful. Perhaps it was the winter light and the clouds. Stunning.

I was a broke college student that got by on an 88 Honda VTR250 I got at an auction for 600$ because no one wanted it and those were my beginnings. I no longer have that bike sadly but now I own 3 Hondas and love them all. Not a Honda fan boy but it was a stay with what i know because I've had to repair every bike I've ever bought and can tell you go ride more Hondas. Ride safe great video.

Glad you said something bout the service light diff im go with something else

Reminds me of my old sl-100 it wasn’t the biggest or the fastest but it was FUN.

What gloves are those?

where can we buy that kind engine cover sir,my country is in philippines

I have the exact same model, and I, like you, was unsure of the DCT. I've always been a clutch and toe shift guy, using gears, not only to accelerate, but also downshifting and saving a great deal of wear and tear on the brakes; HOWEVER, now that I've owned this bike for almost a year...I LOVE THE DCT! Just select the mode you want to travel in, and never have to worry about being in the wrong gear, or missing a shift. I can't say enough about this Goldwing. I've been riding motorcycles (and minibikes) since I was 8 years old (now turning 65), and recently rode my "Bagger" from South Padre Island, Texas, to Eureka Springs, Arkansas; spending a few days running through the "twisties" of northern Arkansas and south west Missouri, and back (about 2500 miles, total) and was so impressed how well it handles, and travels...again, can't say enough about it!!!

Make sure you get the recalls done for the fuel fan issue and the trans bolt that can break the trans gears hopefully it doesn't happen while your riding the bike.

I have to agree and disagree. I have owned 3 Goldwings and I understand them. I cannot blame anyone for choosing the DCT but it's not for me. As for the looks of this model, I hate it. That flat look on the rear is well just to me "ugly" This bike looks so much better and balance with the trunk. I applaud some of the tech innovations but the bagger look is not it. Thanks for the video and be safe, have fun.

It's the ultimate Maxi Scooter

Owned a Rebel 1100 DCT T That DCT is a GAME CHANGER. I encourage anyone if the opportunity is given to try one. I'm on my 3rd Harley, and as soon as it's paid off, I am trading it in for a Goldwing and maaaaan, I CANT WAIT!!!

Nice ride/review!

I have the 2023 DCT Tour and absolutely love it. I have to ask what is hanging below the left mirror bracket? Part of the reason for the low speed maneuvering feeling clumsy is due to the fact the bike has a dual wishbone front end suspension, which takes some getting used to.

Your video was fun to watch, and I have a new appreciation for the bagger version you rode (mine’s a DCT Tour). Very badass.

If one keeps on back roads, why not?

Wait untill Honda slaps their "E-clutch" technology on it ( google is your friend) you will literally be able to have your cake and eat it too...if you want to. 😊

Nice review! I ride a HD ultra classic and I really want to try the GW dct!! I've always been a honda fan,owned several, even an 81 goldwing but this one intrigues me more than any other! Thanks for sharing

ive had every bike almost every brand ducati, hd, bmw, MG, you name it , picked up a dct gw tour and i love love love it, what an amazing machine, i feel a bit dorky on it but who cares

I would look at getting the 2023 since those come with fog lights.

i test rode a 24 Goldwing DCT; low speed maneuvering felt extremely clumsy and cumbersome. I'm sure it's a learning curve and gets much easier with practice. I prefer a clutch, shifter and quick shifter as that offers a more visceral connection to the bike; a DCT feels more sterile.

This is typically overlooked by reviewers who have little to no miles on the bike. But. Use auto mode in D or S but use the paddle shifters to set the engine rpm where you want it (just like a clutch bike). Poke the minus button twice when passing, and you’ll be glad you have the backrest. BTW that backrest was either improperly installed or wayyy out of adjustment. 50k purely delightful miles on mine…

Nice review. No clutch would definitely be weird. The forward and reverse crawling feature would be awesome, no more worrying about finding the perfect parking spot.

Awesome review! One recomendation would be to lower the audio at the start since it's hard to focus on what you're saying. I'd just say to cut the music until the b roll shot! Otherwise, i enjoyed the video!

D is crap! Put it into s2, it'll transform the gear change! 😂

Ya had me with the Dick Dale intro licks.....

You’ve got a lot of content for 230 subscribers, can’t wait to see more. Great content too.

Not into big touring bikes but this makes me want to try one!

Lol, "some dirt road"

I've got a 2006.. Kawasaki Green. I also enjoy riding the backroads. I like riding the powerline roads and the gas line roads of the So Cal desert. Oh, and I love Johnny Cash!!

Wicked excellent work!

Take a MSF class.... If you have crash bars on your bike cut and split small sections of garden hose and zip tie to your crash bars. Slow speed drills until you drop your bike so you really know your failure points. Former motor officer here and I do this on my Goldwing and ST1300 at least 2 times a year. Just go through the harder drills from motor school. Plenty of good drills from instructors on KZbin.

Wear all gear all the time Especially boots

Bro, normal people are not out at 1am. Work on that, the view count is a refection of that.

Bro, you definitely need to work on content ideas. Huge swing and miss.

It's "voilà" not "wahla". [VVVVV-wahla] Thanks for the tips

Good advise, but please at least put on some ellbowpads as addition and i hope the pants have protectors and also boots. Makes a big difference to friction-resistance. Allways dress for the slide, not the ride, stay safe out there.

2 minutes in and I love it

When riding down city streets you should have you head on a swivel at EVERY intersection you come to, big and small, lighted or not, covering your brakes and clutch to be ready. Bikes can react much faster than cars and that is one of your only advantages. There are many more things to consider as well, you need like you said: "situational awareness". Because you CAN stop quicker than cars you need to be aware of vehicles behind you as well, getting rear ended isn't pleasant. Learning to ride on an off road bike that fits your size is the best learning tool I had growing up. You learn to crash, dodge, and deal with a lot of things you'll experience when you hit the streets all without killing yourself :) One tip I learned early on was when you see cars slowly rolling up to the sidewalk from parking lots. First start slowing down a bit and look them in the face to see if they see you, if they are looking away the best way to tell if they might pull out in front of you (besides just stopping in the street heh) is to look at their tires, it's much easier to tell if a car is moving from the tire rotation than it is to see the body moving. It may seem impossible to pay that much attention at all times but I am here with ike to say it is not, on the busy city streets your life depends on it. I lost a friend when we were young to someone that pulled right out in front of him from an apartment complex. Great video man!

Making those tight u turns. Work the friction zone to control your speed. A bit of throttle and drag the rear break.

I drive by there twice a day on 235. Never any cars

The service light would annoy me as I service my own bikes too for oil and filter . My ocd self would have to learn to ignore it haha :/

You can get a Lifan X-Pect for cheaper and the build quality is good and it's EFI as well. Even the Lifan KPX 250 is less expensive and EFI as well...with a fuel gauge.

Nashville had seven malls when I moved here in 2008. We're down to three. Wichita actually has a much better zoo than nashville. Wichita's Zoo is amazing. fyi In about 1993 or so when Sears was built, the mall was already slow. Sams and WalMart and all the businesses WEST killed it not so much the internet. West St. was showing age all along it. The internet was the death nail. There was a McDonalds where that church outreach center is located. It had a big play area with all the McD's characters. The mall had orange tile and a brass fountain in the center. Kellogg was not a freeway and you had this crazy long light out on West St. Took Wichita forever to get the freeway built.

Great video. I had a smile watching the whole time.

Oil changes on any vehicle, the sooner the better. The viscosity of the oil breaks down over time and gets dirty, that's the point of why you change your oil frequently. The more often you change it the longer life you get out of the engine, because there is less grime causing unnecessary friction, gumming up your top end, and/or potentially blocking oil ports. I feel there are some who think the suggested length of life is best followed, which isn't bad or wrong, but it can definitely lower the life expectancy. It is also understandable if you can't afford to do oil changes more often because the cost is through the roof, but if you can afford it you're doing yourself and your engine a favor. Love the bike, can't wait to get my own 660!

For me that bike would be only good as a trail bike.😮