2024 Honda Goldwing DCT - First Ride

[@jimpalmer1969]

I've been ruined... In 1977 I started riding GW in 1977 with a new '76 GL1000. Vetter fairing and custom seat with sissy bar back rest. Then went to a '81 GL1100 standard (I still have). Basic bike with plexiglass windshield and Honda trunk. Then I moved to a '85 GL1200 Interstate, I rode this a lot. Now I'm riding a 2005 GL1800A. Damm it, Honda has done it again. At 71 YO I can't stop the urge. OH, more squats, push up, dead lifts, arm curls, leg lifts and forearm exercises. A new GL1800 will keep me healthy!!!

[@colmbyrne1739]

Best review I ever watched, rarely has a reviewer ever got so emotional about a bike, now I'm gonna get my wife a second job just so as I can get a Goldwing and a DCT one at that.

[@RideWithAlex]

Good plan 😁

[@Thegentlegoon]

Get a second wife while you’re at it lol

[@Johnclark300]

That is greatest motorcycle ever manufactured in the history of motorcycle manufacturing, longest lasting,best engineering. Most comfortable machinery on planet earth, you won't find a better motorcycle than the Honda gold wing, I know,I own a 1986 Honda gold wing interstate.

[@danroland9114]

Wow, what a massive stretch! I just sold my 2014 with absolutely zero regrets. Dependable but really an engine wrapped in plastic, far from what I would describe as craftsmanship. My new bike has zero plastic rattle and it doesn’t require the bike to be partially dismantled to change an air filter, what a pleasure.

[@REZrblde]

Man. Half an hour for a test ride with The 'Wing is not enough for me. Id ask them for an hour or two. My dream bike definitely gonna get this one day when life settles down a bit more.

[@RideWithAlex]

I was lucky to get it even for half an hour. It wasn't up for test rides just kind of a flex from Honda Romania to be displayed at the event. The guys at Moto24 didn't even have test ride papers for me to sign for it, it was all on trust and a lot of begging =))) But I'm grateful for their support and the risk they were willing to take by giving me the bike without any test ride papers.

[@mikichicago1200]

Alex you nailed it in 30 minutes. Respect for that! I have exactly the same bike since 3000km and can verify all of your statements 100 percent! Enjoyed how much you liked it and showed your emptions . Ride safe Bro ✌️

[@RideWithAlex]

Reading really makes me want one so badly, some bikes blow your mind on the first ride and after that when you ride them again the experience gets more dull. Reading what you said makes believe this bike blows your mind every single time you get on it. 😁

[@alp3781]

I own one, Tour, since 2020, new and its magical every time I'm on it. LOVE IT! 19K and never even ONE issue, not one. Honda is a bike forever....period.

[@james-fj8xo]

2018 GW tour DCT owner…40,000 trouble free ride, got rid of Harley noise machine.

[@RagnorLothbrook-f7e]

Currently own a HD with a staggering 1,500 miles on it Back in be shop for the THIRD time - I’m so done with Harley!!!

[@phildaniels1214]

The sound alone is addictive!

[@RideWithAlex]

And that's the stock exhaust and it's sapoosed to be a quiet touring bike :)

[@andyincalimoto843]

this guy can really sell a motorcycle. now i really want a goldwing

[@RideWithAlex]

Someone send this to Honda 😂😂. But on a more serious note, I always recommend to everyone, don't take my word for it, if you like what you see in the video go and test ride one for yourself before you commit. I am not a trained journalist, what you see in the videos is my genuine reaction and personal preference, that doesn't mean if I like you will like it, you have to try it for yourself and see if we have similar tastes in motorcycles 😁

[@robertwhitemoto]

Alex, I don’t know you but man did you describe the first experience on a Honda GoldWing perfectly 👍🏻👍🏻. I’ve had my 2023 DCT Tour for 18 months and I still feel that way. Thanks Bro!

[@RideWithAlex]

It must be awesome to have one in the stable 😍

[@David.......23]

My favorite goldwing video. Thanks

[@RideWithAlex]

Really glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@DancerOfClouds]

Love my 2023 DCT Tour. I cam from a Honda VTX 1800 and I cannot believe the torque that the Goldwing has. It is everything that you said and even more. I share your love of the DCT Goldwing. If you Step on it in Tour mode, Sports Mode kicks in. The best of both worlds.

[@rolacook222]

Alex, you are one of the best sales, test ride, review, evaluators in the motorcycle / motor scooter world simply because of your enthusiasm for the machines you ride! Your joy translates far beyond ordinary people who ride, video or write for a paycheck. Honda has tried for years to get the “old” motorcycle crowd to buy into & enjoy DCT features. Good for you for sounding out how great it truly is.👍🏻 Best, Rola (Oregon / USA)

[@RideWithAlex]

What can I say "I like bike!" plus the fact that I got into riding in my 30's and don't have a motorcycle background in my family I'm coming at motorcycles with a clean fresh look on them. My opinions are not tainted by what I was taught about which brand is the best or which style of bike is the best. I ride them and then I can say if I like it or not. I don't care if it's a heritage Harley or some cheap Chinese knock off. If it's a good bike and if it rides well and if it tickles that itch for riding then I'm going to say it. My mind is free of preconceptions and I can enjoy the machines for what they are not who made them. That's the same reason I don't want to get into motorcycle clubs and I steer clear of them and their prejudice.

[@rolacook222]

@@RideWithAlex Exactly right! Freedom to be you is the key! Cheers, R👍🏻

[@Spad562]

Firstly, what a great review. Secondly, I need to ride these roads. Been YT GW for awhile now and yours is the most enthusiastic one to date.

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you! 😁

[@RobThomas-qt2nl]

There is no other!!! Goldwing dominates every category. The absolute best all around bike on the market. And in bagger trim, talk about absolutely sexy.

[@adriangabrieldumitriu2141]

Hi Alex, and congrats for this new video ! Honda Gold Wing combines luxury, power, and practicality. It’s not just a motorcycle; it’s a legend. For me Hinda Gold Wing represent PERFECTION, combining the best touring motorbike (smooth power, comfort for 2 riders, easy handling despite the size and a lot of safety features) with all the advantages of a maxiscooter (automatic DCT) ! I'm glad that you've shared with us (like always) your genuine & enthusiastic assesment ! Best regards to you and to all your subscribers !

[@RideWithAlex]

You have to try one at some point, standing you feel it's big and heavy but as soon as you get it moving it's amazing how it feels and with the DCT it really is just as "difficult" to ride as a scooter. You can have the motorcycle experience with the ease of use of a scooter.

[@pureblood2020]

Bought my new Goldwing tour new in March of 2020. Put 35,000 miles in the first 18 months. The best touring machine.

[@arkadiusw.897]

Number one reviewer of motorcycles on KZbin, lol! The emotions say it all.

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you! 😁

[@Apostoleaks]

I'm excited as you bro!!!! Hallelujah!!!

[@bobdumbell]

Cracking review, just bought a 22DCT Tour and believe its the best ride I've ever ridden and I've had a few!!

[@RollWithSoul317]

Alex, I own the 2022 Honda Rebel CMX1100 DCT and I absolutely love my bike! The DCT/Manual combo is the best! The Goldwing is definitely on my bucket list for my 2nd bike. Being that I can no longer use a gear shift lever, but thanks to Honda’s DCT, I can ride some of the best bikes on the market! And with BMW and Yamaha now finally getting into the “automatic bike” market, my options are now expanding. Alex, thanks for this very informative, concise and detailed review of the bike of my dreams. I just subscribed to this awesome channel! 👍🏾🇺🇸✌🏾😎

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed the video, it really did blow me away, I knew from others that it's a good bike but it exceeded my expectations greatly.

[@ahstarreveld]

What a machine . And again a great enthusiastic video ❤ WOW and WOW

[@MrRatchaphruek]

Its a beast of a machine. I feel your passion. Great video Alex 🛵🙏🇹🇭

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you! 😁

[@MrRatchaphruek]

Just looked at cost 1.3 million Baht More expensive than my new Toyota Roco Pickup. 🙏🇹🇭 ​@@RideWithAlex

[@RideWithAlex]

@@MrRatchaphruek yep, it ain't cheap :))

[@seropgarabedian486]

I own a 2019 DCT loved your test ride. Spent your time riding a bike not talking about it. Good job.

[@philiplaurell1163]

It looks so much better without that crappy rear box-back rest thingy

[@t0msie]

Yeah, I was surprised how nice they look without the armchair thing on the back.

[@GEN084]

Both look good to me

[@villejuntunen5851]

I got one, closely mind blowing what a heavy bike can do. Tour, lean, everything with so much confidence. Good analysis in the video from an owners perspective.

[@cschym2705]

I have a 2018 Bagger six speed. It's a large comfortable sport bike! I love it.

[@paulinemathieu765]

dépasser sur des lignes double et dans des courbes !! bravo mon champion

[@NoName-xf2nf]

I dig your style of explaining this bike and it is a gem. And I ride a 2020 road glide special and love her but if I ever can see it through I will definitely buy one in that color ride safe

[@routegrey]

Unbelievable review!

[@gerrybailey447]

Looks fab in that guise, I know I'd love that bike, but you really sold it, and that flat six sound on the cam.

[@rogerteal6727]

Great video brother and you sold me on this bike for sure so thank you for sharing your thoughts! 👍

[@RideWithAlex]

Glad you enjoyed it, it's an awesome bike 😁

[@petrkarv]

Love that color and love that setup. Great review and should be used by Honda.

[@RideWithAlex]

Wouldn't mind one for a long term test unit @hondaromania-moto4381 😁😉

[@EndritBs]

This is the record bike of an Argentinian Man that traveled the world.Stereo,big seat,big cc,never tired on it.This is really the real pinneacle of motorcycles.

[@patgodfrey8451]

I’m 8,000km into my tour DCT and I’m so pleased you’ve expressed all the joy of riding one. It has its negatives too, of course and I don’t care. The bottom line is that it’s an awesome long-day ride with a close relationship to the ST1300 sport tourer. Although not as nimble, the GL thrills ride after ride and chills when you feel like it. It’s just as you describe and more. Thanks for sharing.

[@RideWithAlex]

I'm yet to ride the ST1100 and 1300 but what I'm really interested in is trying out the GL1500 because that's something I could afford in the near future. If it's at least 50-60% as good as this thing was I'm going to get one :D

[@patgodfrey8451]

@@RideWithAlex do try the ST1300. It’s an awesome ride with long-tour helmet eating luggage and comfort for two and sporting commutes when cutting through traffic or navigating cross-country shortcuts. I’ve had two, so I’m bias! You may find the payoff between it and the GL interesting as a daily and I have no experience with the 1500 so I’m probably writing bullocks :)

[@RideWithAlex]

@@patgodfrey8451 if I get the change I'll try the ST 1300. Haven't had the opportunity yet but it's in my list of bikes I have to try out.

[@georgepipinis542]

‘’Brain connected to the DCT’’ ❤❤❤❤❤. You said it all!!!!

[@bernardmcallister9941]

Very much appreciated. I have a Harley D’ 2022 Road Glide. But now I have bad knees’ so I’m going to purchase the 2024 Honda Goldwing’ with reverse and forward drive.. Thanks again

[@RideWithAlex]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed the video! 😁

[@patbika]

Hey Alex,you convinced me on this pinnacle of honda's bikes.Thanks for the video,i hope we ride together one day when i stop in europe.Greetings from 🇨🇦

[@RideWithAlex]

Greetings, the bike blew me away and tbh in Canada with those vast distances it would be awesome!

[@patbika]

@@RideWithAlex that true Alex,i own a honda cb 500x but i will defenetly test ride the gold wing.Cheers

[@modelcitizen1977]

This is the pinnacle. What a machine.

[@robbielemmens9242]

I love my bagger 2023 ❤the best bike ❤and i love you video 🥰👍🏻

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you!

[@HyllustheBarbarian]

One beautiful machine.

[@RagnorLothbrook-f7e]

Hoping this will be my next bike!! Shipping for a 24 as we speak Hondas not offering many promos other than a lower APR.

[@oploupe]

My one complaint is there is no digital speedo option for the central display. It's a really weird omission.

[@kingdomofmagic9704]

Nice Video, love your videos alex

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you! 😁

[@The_Arby]

Cool ride Alex...Hope your good and have a great weekend 🙂

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you, you too! :D

[@JohnDuBose-v5b]

I like your comment comparing to Maxi Scooter. I had a Burgman 650 and love it. I now have a 2012 Gold Wing and looking for a new ride. This maybe what I'm looking for... Thanks!

[@markmcarthy596]

If only it could pick itself up after a fall, it’d have everything

[@RideWithAlex]

Lift up assistance system 😂

[@denislemelin7653]

I’ll take one !!! Sounds great too.

[@HSAdventures98]

Misto drumul pe care l-ai ales! 😊

[@slobodanevski]

I went to Honda dealership and to be honest, if im deciding to get something this big, id go with a car. THAT THING IS HUGE.

[@paulvanderhaegen761]

it is fantastic for shure, and so is the price too. it is a dream and will stay a dream.

[@MyFluffyClouds]

What a MACHINE!

[@jaromor8808]

the bagger looks so much better than the touring

[@DonaldT-s5f]

The Honda gold wing is the best motorcycle you can buy,the gold wing is the longest lasting motorcycle in the world with a record of going over 500,000 miles . It is the heavey weight champion of the world when it comes to the best handling,comfortable riding position,wind protection, storage capacity, and the best motorcycle engine ever made in the world hands down. There isn't a better motorcycle available. I own one, very smooth,very dependable beyond anything I have ever seen in my entire life. The Honda gold wing is the highest quality money can buy.

[@bikerGL1800]

I own a 2020 touring model for one month and 4 days and drive it already for 5025km I understand you completely

[@KhillariSadovnik]

What a sweet ride

[@tunccan65]

Best riding of six cylinders ever

[@themistokliskarageorgos9797]

Great review Alex! I love you gloves...can you tell me more about them? 😉

[@RideWithAlex]

They are from odinmfg.com

[@TheDervMan]

A DCT Gold Wing is on my wish list 😎

[@livelong6685]

beautiful review thank you brother

[@RideWithAlex]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you! 😁

[@tonyj9502]

I have a 2021 Yamaha Xmaxx 300, I’m considering upgrading to this baby. Need something comfortable for work .

[@SFN1988]

Maaan 🤦🏻 I'm in love with the Goldwing now, and it's your fault Alex

[@RideWithAlex]

What did I do? 😂

[@SFN1988]

The freaking great review that's your fault 😂

[@RideWithAlex]

@@SFN1988 Now I have to beg Honda for a 1 week loaner bike =))))))

[@larryclair2195]

I think you should take that one home!

[@robertalexander1826]

I recently bought a 2019 DCT Trike and when I hit Sport Mode it threw me into my backrest and left everyone sitting at the light. Damn thing is fast as hell in that mode, like riding in a fast car.

[@eranmaron909]

I’m looking at a Gold wing trike Csc DCT vs the Harley Tri Glide ultra

[@MrDjh66]

Picking mine up tommoroe

[@MrDjh66]

How does the green look

[@catalin1859]

Perfect, i love it , now i just have to win the lottery 😂😂

[@RideWithAlex]

=))

[@SP-xd8gs]

sick review honda should send you a free GW for this

[@RideWithAlex]

I think that's a bit much to ask but I wouldn't say no =))

[@tengumann]

Impressive. The only thing I can think of that I dont like is the position of the legs compared to maxi scooters. I think they are less comfortable here and more exposed.

[@RideWithAlex]

I think after a rainy ride I could say but as I sat on it the position of the legs was ok even tho I'm used to the feet forward position of scooters.

[@musamusa2961]

Thank You Almighty God I will buy one for myself

[@stefaanmyncke]

Alex, sorry to cha😢nge object. But how is the Zontes E350 doing ? Nothing dammaged or broken ? Quality ? How many kms. done ? I read so much good but also bad experiences...Waiting for the QJ 400 Fort ress tests in Europe. Until now just Asia comments. They sell it already in Spain since months but not any test...Shame on them ! Do you heve any comments from people about it ? Greatings from Mallorca !

[@RideWithAlex]

Fred is doing great, just passed 5000km yesterday and 0 issues with him. More then half of those kms were done with a pasanger including highways and mountain roads by either me or my work colleagues. It's been the workhorse for weekends away with the wifes and all of them have high praises for the pasanger comfort. Other units we have sold have had a few electrical gremlins that have been sorted or are in the process of being fixed under warranty, so zontes is standing by their products and resolving any issues customers might have.

[@BlackBirdieGolf]

Great review. Anything new for 50th anniversary?

[@RideWithAlex]

I think Honda will let everyone know when they make an anniversary edition, but I didn't see anything on this one.

[@nyccollin]

Surely you realize by now that the collapsible platform above the dash is designed to generate wind for the driver.

[@RideWithAlex]

Yep.

[@nyccollin]

@@RideWithAlex Wow quick response! Loved your video by the way. My favorite!

[@MrDjh66]

Does it clunk when you put in gear? I almost bought a 23 with 5000 miles but then I heard a loud clunk when I put it in gear and I backed out of the deal.

[@RideWithAlex]

Yes, like all bikes. The dct is still a normal manual gearbox that shifts itself. It will clunk like any manual bike.

[@mrsteve3101]

Do you think a new motorcyclist, a beginner, could ride this bike? Or do you think starting on a 125 is necessary, and working up to this one?

[@RideWithAlex]

I wouldn't recommend it for a beginner. Sure the bike is easy to ride but at very low speeds it's still a 400kg motorcycle and an inexperienced rider will drop it frequently. As a beginner you don't have experience feeling and balancing a bike to keep it upright when doing slow speed maneuvers. You can learn a small light bike because when you make a mistake it's light and you can keep it upright. This one if you make a mistake, it's going down, you can't hold it.

[@mrsteve3101]

@@RideWithAlex Thanks Alex, I appreciate your reply.

[@EricShingles-p6q]

convinced me, Im shopping lol

[@MrDjh66]

Ok thank you

[@ottochen1116]

How about engine heat? Feel any hot spot around your legs or body?

[@RideWithAlex]

Didn't feel any engine sheet whatsoever and I think I got the engine warm enough.

[@Steelwheelsdutch]

There is only just a dct model is it??😊

[@RideWithAlex]

As far as I know you can still get a manual in most markets.

[@Steelwheelsdutch]

@@RideWithAlex didt know that, here in Netherlands they just selling the dct version 👍

[@lvinsea]

Maxi Scooter, well said!

[@southerncross3638]

I've forgotten what those double yellow lines mean

[@RideWithAlex]

Me too, I think something about airplane landing zones in case of emergency

[@almuradyh]

TRUE, TRUE

[@stevek4449]

I just got the dirty poor man’s version…the 24 Africa Twin adventure sport with DCT😂 just gotta get the luggage now.

[@RideWithAlex]

😂

[@munkeenevahrong239]

Too heavy for me. But my Honda CTX also has a DCT 6 speed. I just rode it from Baltimore to Halifax and back. Half the weight of the mighty Gold Wing.

[@HondaGoldwingChannelHolland]

Nice video 👍 ✌️

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you! 😁

[@HondaGoldwingChannelHolland]

​@@RideWithAlexwelcome, greetings from The Netherlands

[@bobsullivan5714]

So.....Did ya like it?

[@RideWithAlex]

Neah... 😂😂😂

[@bobsullivan5714]

@@RideWithAlex HaHaHaHaHa..... 🤣

[@MAXWELL-SMART-86]

😂😂😂 Haleluya !!

[@Booboosik]

Some of that riding was kinda dangerous with a bike you never rode before, like overtaking with incoming cars..

[@RideWithAlex]

It's that confidence inspiring and easy to ride

[@MrDjh66]

Rides itself

[@martincornish3179]

Sport mode in manual I find is best

[@krausscostinel3749]

❤❤❤

[@Chunkhead]

So, did you like it?

[@RideWithAlex]

It's all right =))

[@mistag3860]

Honda REALLY know their shit by now, this bike is beautiful in every respect, interesting to wonder if we look back on this in 30 years and laugh in disdain, at how primitive it is. What could be improved?

[@Stefan_trekkie]

So, I did not get what the bike is.. I was sure it's the 300 Rally, because you had some off-road streak at the time. Oh, well.. Just 5 times bigger then the Rally 😁😁

[@RideWithAlex]

Just a little bit bigger then the rally 😂

[@danthechippie4439]

Maxi scooter, i get it, i get it

[@camouflage962]

if I ever need/must purchase a new bike due to eco-totalitarian prohibition policies, I would go for this one

[@eranmaron909]

Tell me how you really feel about the goldwing

[@RideWithAlex]

I love it, and it's on my shortlist to get one, maybe one I cam afford like a GL1500

[@johnj2766]

Could this be the end of Donnie 😊

[@RideWithAlex]

Neah :)

[@1zanglang]

Great. Then you should try the Forza 750 and the NC750X, also.😂

[@RideWithAlex]

And the rebel 1100 and Africa twin and NT1100 to get full DCT portfolio 😂

[@1zanglang]

@@RideWithAlex Right! But I was thinking mostly, about the affordable ones.

[@EndritBs]

NC750 is my favourite also the older models.When you put a passanger on them,and they remember for rest of their life,that amazing adventure ride.Thats why I like these bikes.I do not want individual bikes that you can only enjoy.

[@RagnorLothbrook-f7e]

@@1zanglangExactly Owned a Rebel 1100 DCT T The DCT is a total game changer, amazing Unfortunately, the Rebel was like a mini bagger and I would get kicked around on the highways BUT, I only paid $10k for it, BRAND NEW😂 This guys bike starts at $27.5k BUT, it truly is a magnificent machine!!!

[@frankvandeven7536]

yep you pretty much summed it up when you said ......I dont feel any thing at all ...a souless bike...|||||