2020 Honda Goldwing Road Test and Review

I finally got a Honda dealer to allow me to road test a new Goldwing. I rode it down one of the best winding roads in the State of Florida. Make sure to watch the outtakes at the end, they are pretty funny. Many thanks to Sonny Mylle at Love Motorsports in Homosassa Florida, www.lovemotorsportsfl.com, 352-621-3678
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[@HankHill757]

Most Honda dealers won’t allow you to test ride the bikes. Don’t know why and they’ve lost business from myself and my buddies. We like the new wings and all want to buy but not dropping that kind of cash without a test ride first.

[@trekbsg]

I'm a Harley guy myself but I think Honda really hit it out of the park with the new generation Goldwing.

[@simplybiking]

Up shifting/down shifting is definitely half the fun! The only group of people it could be good for would be the extremely lazy, or those severely lacking in confidence , in which case you maybe shouldn’t be riding a bike this big.

[@albertoplata9964]

I was a Harley guy for 22yrs. Until a friend let me borrow an F6B. 6mo later bought a brand new 2017 Honda Goldwing. Sold my Harleys. Im a belieber 😎

[@edwardogomez2919]

OMG. Absolutely loved the ending with Josh showing the process of emergency starting with a dead key fob. Keep filming Motorman.

[@dogbone1358]

When you have arthritis in your wrists like I do, the DCT is a Godsend.

[@kawasaki2024]

I have had surgery on my left hand and cannot pull the clutch in all of the time before my hand gives out. That's why some of us need the DCT! It's DCT or not riding.

[@MotoMengy]

I have a 2018 DCT Wing with over 13K miles on it. In manual mode you are still in complete control over the shifting if you want it. Yes the shifting is via the fingers rather than the clutch + foot, but it is still control. Otherwise, nice video Jerry.

[@sh4branze]

You lost me at $23,000. 😞

[@mml1224]

great wife jokes as usual!!! lol

[@mrdonsmith]

I've owned a 2018 Goldwing Tour DCT for two years now and have ridden it over 17k miles. Best bike ever! I do low speed tight turns quite well, thank you. No, I can't feather the clutch, but I can apply slight throttle while modulating with the rear brake very well. But, you're right; it takes some practice initially, but the transition has been worth it. The DCT has seven forward gears (vs. six forward gears on the manual) and shifts in a tenth of a second. Plus, it has engine assisted walking reverse and walking forward. The manual shift model only has electric motor assisted reverse. There are paddles to manually gear down or gear up while riding. Or, you can put the DCT into Manual mode and only use the paddles, or you can install the optional toe shifter. The DCT is always in the right gear and at that gears peak power delivery. Three times I've been challenged at a traffic light by a big, shiny Harley and three times I smoked the challenger. The big difference between us is that the Harley loses a lot of time manually changing gears whereas I enjoy the peak of every gear and practically instantaneous changes between them. Put the bike into Sport mode and hang on! It's exhilarating. Finally, the DCT is NOT an automatic! It's an automatically shifted manual transmission. The DCT has two dry clutches handing off to each other as needed. One shifts the odd-numbered gears and the other shifts the even-numbered gears. An automatic uses a single clutch and a lossy-until-lockup torque converter. The new Goldwing is a mechanical marvel with a flat-six mounted low for incredible balance and ease of handling. This from a guy who went through both Harleys and Indians. I'm an egg-sucking dog now because I'll never go back to a calf-burning V-Twin.

[@equaliser2265]

Well done Sir, your work is also helping massively to keep interest flowing.

[@patriciabramble6704]

I appreciate your honest review being a HD rider most of your life. This why my husband and I love to look at your videos as you are very honest when doing a review on any bike you ride. I love the bike and hope to import one to my country ( Trinidad and Tobago) as soon our borders are reopened. Thanks for the review.

[@RobertMacCready]

Have ridden that road many times Jerry and you rode past my one of my favorite restaurant, twice!!! Any newbees with me I always give the lecture of sand, and standing water. Great curvy road but it can jump up and bite you if you ride over your skill level. I like your review and I especially like the bike.

[@IngOehman]

Great video! Best was the end - how to handle an out of key-battery situation!

[@expatriatelimey1838]

Thanks very much for the insight. Yours is the best review I've seen on this bike so far. I'm considering one right now. Cheers

[@JDLowin]

I'm 68 and NEVER want to be too old to learn !! I enjoy your style and comments, having laughed out loud at your "add-ons".

[@TheRausing1]

I think when I die my idea of heaven is an endless open road and a crisp fresh new Goldwing underneath me.

[@sfhogman]

This video was a treat...Many years ago I was stationed in south Florida and it was good to see it roll by thru the windshield of a motorcycle.

[@timgear9892]

Your out takes are the best! Love the video,,nice, quiet, smooth Honda.