2024 Honda Goldwing DCT - First Ride

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For the first time in my life on a Goldwing and with a lot of begging I got the chance to try out the 2024 Honda Goldwing, the bagger version at that. This bike was a total shock for my motorcycling experience and it's very hard to convey into words how it feels. You have to experience it for yourself but hopefully you get a small idea of what you're getting yourself into when you throw a leg over the Goldwing.
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[@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.

[@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.

[@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 😍

[@phildaniels1214]

The sound alone is addictive!

[@RideWithAlex]

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

[@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.

[@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 😁

[@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.

[@pureblood2020]

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

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

My favorite goldwing video. Thanks

[@RideWithAlex]

Really glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@Apostoleaks]

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

[@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👍🏻

[@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.

[@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.

[@markmcarthy596]

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

[@RideWithAlex]

Lift up assistance system 😂

[@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.

[@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

[@seropgarabedian486]

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

[@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 :))

[@paulvanderhaegen761]

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

[@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.

[@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 😁😉

[@arkadiusw.897]

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

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you! 😁

[@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

[@modelcitizen1977]

This is the pinnacle. What a machine.

[@james-fj8xo]

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

[@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.

[@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!!!!

[@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.

[@musamusa2961]

Thank You Almighty God I will buy one for myself

[@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

[@HyllustheBarbarian]

One beautiful machine.

[@tunccan65]

Best riding of six cylinders ever

[@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 =))))))

[@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

[@livelong6685]

beautiful review thank you brother

[@RideWithAlex]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you! 😁

[@denislemelin7653]

I’ll take one !!! Sounds great too.

[@TheDervMan]

A DCT Gold Wing is on my wish list 😎

[@user-gn5zw4mr1g]

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!

[@The_Arby]

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

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you, you too! :D

[@catalin1859]

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

[@RideWithAlex]

=))

[@seb1k988]

Misto drumul pe care l-ai ales! 😊

[@jaromor8808]

the bagger looks so much better than the touring

[@user-tf2qf2gl4g]

What a sweet ride

[@1965randyorton]

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.

[@tonyj9502]

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

[@lvinsea]

Maxi Scooter, well said!

[@MrDjh66]

Rides itself

[@oploupe]

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

[@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.

[@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]

😂

[@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.

[@camouflage962]

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

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@HondaGoldwingChannelHolland]

Nice video 👍 ✌️

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you! 😁

[@HondaGoldwingChannelHolland]

​@@RideWithAlexwelcome, greetings from The Netherlands

[@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.

[@southerncross3638]

I've forgotten what those double yellow lines mean

[@RideWithAlex]

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

[@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.

[@MAXWELL-SMART-86]

😂😂😂 Haleluya !!

[@rh611640]

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

[@RideWithAlex]

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

[@rh611640]

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

[@RiderReview]

I wheelied mine on my video

[@krausscostinel3749]

❤❤❤

[@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.

[@marcobellomo9034]

Bel video, bella moto ma troppa plastica. Per quanto costa, Honda avrebbe potuto usare la fibra di vetro.

[@RideWithAlex]

Fiberglass is much heavier then plastic.

[@bobsullivan5714]

So.....Did ya like it?

[@RideWithAlex]

Neah... 😂😂😂

[@bobsullivan5714]

@@RideWithAlex HaHaHaHaHa..... 🤣

[@solidsnake3861]

this bike without dct my dream bike someday

[@RideWithAlex]

Test ride the DCT before you commit to the manual

[@johnj2766]

Could this be the end of Donnie 😊

[@RideWithAlex]

Neah :)

[@paulvanderhaegen761]

it's just a giant scooter hahaha

[@hoellc]

The fact that you thought about which gear it might shift to is why i dont want DCT.

[@hoellc]

Love the bike just give me one with a manual transmission.

[@RideWithAlex]

You should try a dct version before you commit to the manual, at least try it.

[@Laurent-wp7cq]

Again, i never leave the DCT in auto when cornering, put it in manual and you decide when you shift.

[@craigg4246]

When I’m too old to shift my motorcycle, I’m too old to ride my motorcycle

[@motorcyclemichael2182]

Goldwing is the new scooter 🛵 I enjoy manually shifting my vehicles. Not sure if I’d get one

[@Laurent-wp7cq]

You can shift manually if you want either hand or foot operated, very close to a shifter pro.

[@rmisztal666]

Come back to Russia

[@hegyeliandras7518]

when these romanian guys with poor vocabulary speak english... I mean it's good to watch for the comedy. Also overtaking on double closed line - good old balkan ways.

[@RideWithAlex]

Long live the Balkans 😎 and don't make pull out the "papuc" 😂

[@hegyeliandras7518]

The funny thing is that you think it’s cute… but it’s not.

[@RideWithAlex]

@@hegyeliandras7518 you are free to watch whatever content you wish, if you don't like my content that's ok, I also have youtubers I don't like and I don't follow. I am who I am and there's room on this planet for all of us.

[@hegyeliandras7518]

exactly

[@mattescobar9291]

​@@RideWithAlex way to be classy with your response. That guy is just a dick. Good video.

[@TimsToolTime-bx1es]

The Goldwing used to be so beautiful with the chrome engine but that one looks like a bunch of plastic...

[@RideWithAlex]

În person it looked good, then again I'm not a really vig chrome guy.

[@gman77gas]

Having a bike for 50 years and shifting. Not being able to shift is like giving up fucxing!

[@RideWithAlex]

😂😂

[@TheWanderingGeezer]

I was ready to buy a 2924 until I saw that terrible color. Waiting for the 2025.

[@RideWithAlex]

I like this color, at least in person it looks good.

[@jpfourie1]

I hear you are quite a religious guy. You use the name of Jesus quite alot...

[@RideWithAlex]

:)))) our lord and savior that gives us dino juice to make bum bum in engine and go vrooom vrooom on motorbike

[@edlin1758]

Are you on a death wish....passing on a SOLID LINE???

[@RideWithAlex]

I think you see clearly in the video there are no cars coming the other way :))

[@judsonspruce1768]

It’s disappointing to see you passing four cars at one time over a double yellow line. 😮😮😮 10:04

[@RideWithAlex]

It is what it is, with just 30 minutes on the clock I wasn't going to sit in a queue going 30km/h, plus the entire road is double lined so 🤷

[@genebaket]

Very stupid for driving that fast and breaking that many laws. You make motorcycle drivers look bad.

[@bradleyalbright1340]

no shifting BORING

[@RideWithAlex]

Try one for yourself before you knock it.

[@coopula3387]

Love the videos where i think its about this or that. I loose interest quickly if you don't know details don't waste our time.

[@RideWithAlex]

The detail is the first impression of someone that has never been on a Goldwing but that has ridden from little 50cc scooters to road glides and R18's. It's the raw first impression. What hits you when take it for the very first time on the road. That is the point of all my first ride videos. Not specs you can read online. It's about the experience and what the bike tells me in those first 30 minutes. If you want spec sheets go google them, the internet is full of spec sheets.