2024 Honda Goldwing B - Making a 250 mile trip for Fish & Chips easy!

[@GaryV-p3h]

At today's prices I can't afford fish & chips let alone a Goldwing to go & pick them up on.

[@mclarnonc2002]

Morning Tony, I have a 22 plate DCT Non-Tour and think it is utterly brilliant. With Car Play, the sequence of start bike, connect headset (Ultimate Ears earplugs) then plug phone in, must be religiously followed. If you go inside you run the risk of breaking the Bluetooth radio link from bike to headset thus needing to start over. Great video, thanks.

[@Poorlybobsdad]

I have always hated Goldwings but this new bagger variant is really nice. Maybe I am getting old 😅

[@raulsanchezjr4048]

I think we all are brother! Cause I came from strretbike sector from 750cc to liter to hayabusa to now wanting this! I had never looked at them before but I seen one the other day...Wow! On looks alone i fell in love! Imma try one this weekend... if all true, imma get it!

[@TheDervMan]

I'd really like one of these. Never thought I'd be wanting a Gold Wing! 😎

[@Poorlybobsdad]

@@TheDervMan me too 😁

[@timmo3351]

Yep, has taken me until my mid 40s but now would happily have one!

[@raulsanchezjr4048]

​@@timmo3351turned 50 and fell in love with this one! Imma try one out this weekend and if it's true... imma get it

[@VRFlightSimGuy]

Great review many thanks :)

[@davidz8]

I love the look of the bagger, it reminds me of a Judge Dredd bike, the green is lovely. I sat on one at Motorcycle Live last year and loved it, I love your attention to detail, Japanese bike and Japanese themed fish and chips. Odd that Honda haven't made the CarPlay wireless by now.

[@magaudion]

But phone still needs charging so may as well be wired

[@davidz8]

@@magaudion true

[@lewcoles3378]

@@davidz8 most everyone in the GW world is waiting on the ‘25 anniversary model, sorry to say couldn’t stay to watch the entire video!

[@UltimateDazzle]

Nice one Tony, I have a 2019, DCT Tour, as has been mentioned connection order is essential for the CarPlay to work, then it’s seem less, to ride nothing beats it, in fact there’s no other bike made that gets near it, the glorious motor gets under your skin , everytime I open my garage door I smile

[@1990-t1j]

The Bagger is my favourite Goldwing. It looks brilliant. 17:56 Perfect profile and lines. I can see why people buy Goldwings. Easy to ride, I'd wager. Good review, Tony. Regards, Nick

[@RufusCapstick]

@@1990-t1j I had one, the bagger, it was all the things you said. However, the insane weight was always there, ready to bite you in the ass. It's why I sold it. My Harley feels light by comparison.

[@faraway5828]

Love mine. Picos and Pyrenees are my preferred playgrounds and I haven't yet been unable to keep up with the S1000's and Super Dukes that others have taken. Off road aside there is nowhere I cant take the Wing that other bikes go. The difference is I can knock out 500 miles, and get off fresh, and ready for more. The ridiculous torque makes everything possible

[@raulsanchezjr4048]

@@RufusCapstick yeah but the goldwing the Cadillac of bikes!

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Nice one Tony. Thank you. The Goldwing has always been my retirement bike dating back to the late 80’s. At 50 something, I’m still holding onto my sports bikes. However, as a proud Australian, where our Superbike Champion has also won the battle of the baggers on an Indian has made me think about what HRC could do with the Goldwing to compete against the equivalent HD and Indian baggers as weights and engine displacements are similar. Would love to see one of these with all the racing stuff thrown at it as Troy does race for Honda in Australia and he’s the perfect size for baggers being above average in height which is needed to keep these beasts as upright as possible. 🤔

[@teneretraveller8980]

A lovely bike to have access to. I'm old enough to remember the original. Quite an impact it made. Incredible machine. If I could have a garage of ten, yes please. But for 25 bags you have an awful lot of choice... Ride safe 👍

[@Andy-d9x]

Just waiting for the 2025 gw,funny thing I’m from Sudbury,Ontario Canada cheers

[@johnsumser9743]

I always like your touring videos -- even when its a short day's ride for lunch! It's a beautiful bike. I'm afraid that I am too short, poor, and old for an 800 pound motorcycle, but this bagger is really tempting.

[@johnsumser9743]

@@Zeprius And $25,000.

[@jeffsmith3850]

Another great video and such relatable content. Many if my local roads too. Im sure i past you on the sudbury road as i saw a green goldwing going the other way and not many on the road round our way

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, and possibly, what were you riding?

[@jeffsmith3850]

@@mancavemoto sadly i was in my car audi tt going the other way 😕

[@cmwilfred]

Great video and review 👍🏽 Considering a Goldwing B same colour spec as my 2nd bike. Need a comfy long distance bike.

[@j.bin_genex1927]

watched this video again, nice and high quality review!

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks again!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

We don’t often have fish n chips, and I can remember when the price of a large cod was less than those chips! How things have changed! You could take away fish n chips for the whole family on that Goldwing, mind you, you’d be £100 lighter! Phenomenal bike isn’t it. We prefer the look of the older, classically styled ones tbh 👍🏼👍🏼

[@mancavemoto]

Yep its not a cheap meal anymore! i always love it when i get the chance to ride one, it always feels like an 'occasion' I love the lokk of the older machines too, so many buttons!

[@redhedhair]

The GSA ASA once spec up is in this price range 👍... Love the Goldwing and fish n chips ❤

[@cannonfodder691]

I’d love a go of that I think it looks fabulous

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Lovely review Tony - and a fabulous bike! (I would say that, I bought two!!)

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Andy

[@timmo3351]

Very few reviews seem to mention changing gear manually with the buttons, is that option pretty much redundant on these? Auto mode is that good?

[@mancavemoto]

Yep pretty much, the best option I find is to leave it in ‘auto’ and manual override with the buttons when you need it

[@aluisious]

Nice vid. Nothing like having somewhere to go and a fun way to get there.

[@mancavemoto]

I totally agree!

[@neil2wheels876]

CarPlay on my AT1100 is the same, no rhyme or season to if it’s going to work. Keeping the cable fresh seems to help though, as does unlocking the phone on start up. However I do think it’s a Honda issue as CP works on my Transit every time all the time with the same device

[@mancavemoto]

Mines been better since I fitted a bluetooth Dongle

[@Dan-56]

Certainly an impressive bike. Given its size and weight it’s good that this “tuna boat” has a harbor pilot creep mode 😉. I enjoyed the local history lesson 👍, and it always geed to get our geopolitical situation explained by Monty Python 😆!

[@kwakaj14]

Had one but sold it when i found out to took 2 1/2 too 4 hrs to change the air filter , seriously Honda !!

[@FistsInTheWind]

Love the bike, and the review.. Nice work👍

[@mancavemoto]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Spad562]

Love the Bagger look and I can see the Goldwing on the radar in a few years. Great review. Must ask though what is that sunvisor you have on your helmet, I so need one on my Shoei. Please share.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, it’s an Arai Pro shade. It’s there only option with no internal visor

[@jjnewman65]

Nice one Tony. The wing looks so much sleeker and better without the top box/pillion set up. No skate or Rock eel option on the menu board 😞 My preferred fish options.

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers, yes I like a bit of skate too, but its getting harder to find. Mrs T's in Soutwold used to do a lovely skate, until it burned down!

[@dongladstone2029]

Great review. What a beautiful machine!

[@paddyc3312]

Great bikes. I chose the previous gen for both price reasons and bigger luggage and comfort for two-up touring. No interest in dct either. Absolutely love the thing and find it feels not as top heavy as previous steeds such as Fjr1300s and MG Stelvio Ntx. No bother two-up fully loaded on gravel and fairly hard pack trails in Spain (any tougher and i wldn't ride 2up even on a lighter bike). By far my fave bike ever after having everything from busas and blackbirds to triumph tigers, fireblades, gsxrs, Africa twins etc.

[@JEmmertz]

My top two are this and the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports. If someone tossed this at me I would not object, but the Africa Twin is my poison of choice. Both of them ooze quality, but my preferred weapon would still be the Africa Twin.

[@mancavemoto]

Ditto

[@debbieclegg2485]

I'd be happy with one of those in the right colour.. (and if i won a chunk o cash lol!) Nice ride out that by looks of it .. totally agree with the Suffolk chippy you mentioned Tony 👍(I visited that a few yrs ago!) The Japanese burger... I thought that was going to be raw fish 😅 👐

[@mancavemoto]

Me too! haha I got some grief for choosing that, but it seemed fitting given my steed. It's basically a piece of battered fish in a roll with some extras.

[@johnm6683]

If it’s anything like my Street Glide was, the CarPlay is sensitive to the order in which you connect everything. From memory you had to turn ignition on, turn Sena on then plug phone in. Any other order and it wouldn’t start CarPlay, so if the phone was already plugged in to the bike when you started it the CarPlay wouldn’t work. The correct order would work every time. I might have the correct order mixed up but a bit of experimentation will probably point to the right answer.

[@carlosalonso9866]

Although the price sounds hefty it’s not overpriced if you consider what sort of technology and riding sensations it provides. I wonder if it would be a good choice vs a big adventure bike as the only bike in the garage to do everything, touring, a bit of commuting, weekend blasts? What holds me back is that I ride a lot in the mountains and I don’t know how good such a big bike would perform in the twisties?

[@mancavemoto]

True, and its much better in the twisties than you might expect. Clearance for cornering is pretty good, its the length you have to think about more

[@TheNorfolkThunderbolt]

The Sheringham Trawler fish and chip restaurant is really good too!

[@mancavemoto]

I'll check that one out, cheers

[@allanmason7544]

great vid tony what a bike

[@raulsanchezjr4048]

Hey brother... what album was that? I love the tunes you had on as you cruised

[@mancavemoto]

The track i used is called 'Fantasy' by Ryan James Carr.

[@Yermn]

Great review. Just wondering how did you mount your go pro on the bike. Thanks for any info.

[@mancavemoto]

An adhesive mount on top of the brake reservoir

[@ItsBeenDanBefore]

I adore the Goldwing, one of the few modern bikes that actually interest me, especially the Bagger! (Yes, a 23 year old is saying that) Out of curiosity, how are the headlights at night/difficult conditions? A lot of bikes nowadays struggle to get headlights right (let alone tail/brake lights), which is where companies like Denali come in to flood the road with lights that are probably a bit much at times

[@mancavemoto]

These are pretty good, I have no complaints with them.

[@hudsonrilke]

Could do with creep mode on my Roadglide. Japanese style fish burger? Oh la di da, had they run out of Yorkshire style fish n chips and chip butty wi mushy peas? Great bike by the way

[@lr_spb]

The Gold Wing is hands down the best in its class for touring-an incredible engine and unmatched comfort. But man, I really miss adaptive cruise control. BMW, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Moto Guzzi, and Ducati are all on board with ACC, but Honda? Still no ACC... Come on, Honda, catch up!

[@anderasdeafoosterfsgsh7374]

Great video and bike, what gloves you wearing please?

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, the gloves are Rev'it Caliber

[@anderasdeafoosterfsgsh7374]

@mancavemoto thank you sir

[@oploupe]

Humm I dunno. Rode a 2018 along fabulous empty roads during the nuttiness of 2020, sold it when the market went nuts in 2021 - was offered pretty much what I paid for it - and here's the thing. I don't really miss it.

[@silveriojohan]

CarPlay connection drops off in my Africa Twin, hate it

[@robinwhite716]

25 grand, 5 grand more than my first house, great review Tony in a nice part of the world, but, if the numbers came up wouldn’t be my choice hey ho 👍

[@chrisarmes5293]

Love ❤️ it but my pockets just aren't deep enough 😢

[@mancavemoto]

Mine neither...

[@IanTed]

Car on two wheels but amazing for its size and weight, two up tour of Europe with my good lady perfect…

[@DaveVaughan2004]

It’s a stunning looking machine and the green works nicely. I know a couple of people with older models and they absolutely love them. If you have it for any length of time or fancy a slightly longer trip/tour. Try Fyne Fish and Chips in Inveraray. Possibly not the best of the best but stunning roads to get there and a beautiful bay to look out on whilst enjoying them :) Atb, Dave

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers Dave, sadly the bike went back a couple of weeks ago

[@faraway5828]

The real question is whether the 'Wing is dead. They haven't announced a new 2025 version, and that leaves us with the current 2024 bike which I believe is Euro 5 compliant, not 5+, and as such cant be sold from January 2025.

[@mancavemoto]

yet....its an important model for Honda, so i'm sure there will be something coming. Its been the case that most manufacturers are increasing capacity to be able to eek out performance given the emission restrictions. This could play into the wings hands, and require less of a 'tweak'?

[@j.bin_genex1927]

wondering from f6b or 1300gs. i like eing lot .but it is a heavy beast. But it should be durable tjan gs

[@mancavemoto]

heavy is 'subjective' i guess? its well balanced

[@j.bin_genex1927]

@@mancavemoto yes its well balanced bike, i test ride one,I had rocket 3gt rode 25000km,and a xadv 25000km,too,wana next bike if wing or a 1300gs with endro wheel, the one you ride matt green is my favorite one,best lookingwing haha,

[@denismustafa4225]

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[@darrabase1]

I will give you the answer to the ultimate fish and chip run transport. My fish and chip shop is 2 km return from home, I don't take my bike, I take my mobility scooter instead, it has a 150km range, and goes 15kmphr, it is the best chip shop runner out there. It costs nothing to charge as I have offgrid solar. I didn't even buy it, DVA gave it to me. When everything is free, that is the best F&C shop runner you can have. I got the luxury version 200ah lithium, full suspension seat included, heated seat and handlebars, usb and 12 volt plugs led lights blinkers hazards, towbar, and dog trailer. To get all that on a daily rider I would be up for $20k. It was all free, Hardly ride my bike around town anymore.

[@MrKamuffel]

Cool Bike, nice Color- but for me around 30 switches to much 😟 I like riding without be disturbed by Setup-Changes, Navi, Phone and all that sh...

[@mancavemoto]

YOu can just get on a ride it....

[@lanresoetan9873]

:) One day.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Iconic machines, fabulous long-distance capabilities. Indeed I have owned 2 over the years. However, (and it is a *big* however) in my opinion they are now almost pointless on the ram-packed roads of the UK. Sure, you can filter, but not in the same way as I can on my NC750X. Sure, it's frugal for its size, but my NC750X does 100mpg on a run. Yep, it *does* handle, but believe me you have to be extremely competent to get the best from it. Whereas my NC loves twisty lanes. So, ultimately I became one of the many many people who say "I used to own a Gold-Wing". Throw in the now ludicrous cost and if I am going to spend that amount of money on a 'plaything' I would choose a decent Bentley Continental every time. The only way I would consider a G-W would be if I lived in the USA, where long straight empty roads abound.

[@carlosalonso9866]

In Paris there’s a taxi service to Paris CDG airport on Goldwings. They’re the fastest way to get (with handlugagge only) to the airport in time. It’s insane at what speed they filter through the gridlock Péripherique (the ringroad motorway around Paris), I ride a Ninja 1000sx and have to let them pass as they progress faster than me

[@mancavemoto]

Width wise theres not much difference (the wing is 6cm wider) but the length is also a contributing factor. In most traffic I found it OK, its only when you start squirming through city traffic it becomes an issue.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

@@carlosalonso9866 "It does handle, but believe me you have to be extremely competent".

[@lloydjones1834]

You missed TTT at sudbury Branfield combust the most haunted church

[@mancavemoto]

I didn't miss it, I was a man on a mission!

[@cpuuk]

My shed just isn't big enough 😕

[@GaryV-p3h]

With panniers that big you won't need a shed.

[@GaryV-p3h]

With panniers that big you won't need a shed

[@peterholloway4361]

I loved everything about mine except the DCT and how sterile it was.. As a tourer, it was brilliant, as a motorcycle, it was pants. Soulless...

[@cmii9966]

I had the same opinion and traded a 2022 DCT Tour for the 6 speed manual, much better. Somthing to consider.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

I got fed up with my GL1800 by its bulk and disadvantage in queuing traffic. I sold it and bought a Honda NC750X which I have now owned for 3 years. The NC is by far the most versatile bike I have ever owned. The G-W is ideal if you live in California and regularly ride to Hawaii. In the ram-packed roads of the UK the NC is king.

[@mancavemoto]

@bibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne Ride to Hawaii? :)

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

@@mancavemoto Florida!

[@mancavemoto]

haha I did wonder!

[@Brian-ug3cy]

Japanese fish burger 😮😢

[@mancavemoto]

In honour of the bike I was riding. Its basically a piece of battered fish in a bun, with some extras.

[@johnmartin7158]

When are bikes going on autopilot. The Goldwing is far too small for me, I’ll pass on that bike. Cheers.

[@mancavemoto]

Hopefully never! and too small?!

[@johnmartin7158]

@ 🇳🇿🇬🇧💯

[@alexred09]

That bike is ugly as hell, but it does look comfortable for longer trips.

[@leewatson6500]

£17.20 for large fish and medium chips. 😂😂

[@aluisious]

I just got charged $29.50 at Five Guys in Pasadena for a "Little bacon cheeseburger," a medium fries, and a soda. I actually said "wow, lunch is getting expensive," and the guys working there agreed.

[@mancavemoto]

That is 'eat in' prices with table service. But my local chippy Haddock starts at almost £10. Fish ain't cheap any more