7 Motorcycles I'd NEVER Buy

[@tennwingman3350]

I am on my third Goldwing and I understand that a man who likes V-twins will not like a Wing. But I ride them because I like the performance, handling, and reliability. The Wings are really better for shorter people and I do have highway pegs but rarely use them. Feet forward does not suit me because of lower back issues. I like all the styling cues and the features including the Air Bag for the top of the line because it is a life saver. No other motorcycle has this safety item. I have 118 hp, 125 lb ft of torgue all stock I dont have to spend thousands just to get normal performance.

[@tharock35]

From a Harley owner you spoke the truth I had to spend 1000s of dollars just to get your numbers stock

[@JR-bj3uf]

Here is another feature of the Goldwing that is often over looked, they handle like a sport bike. Sure they are a heavy touring bike but they can carve corners with frightening ease.

[@FightUni09]

I was drooling over a 2014 Valky and a 2018 wing B. Due to an old injury, I cannot bend the left knee enough to comfortably work the controls. 😢 I'm stuck with V twins because of this. Right now I love my 2017 Fury. That's why they make all sorts of configs, thankfully.

[@freebehindbars8654]

My dad swears by Goldwings. Excellent motor, good performance and can crush miles. Even he admits it’s boring, so he also has a CVO RK for the times he needs to feel the ride. He’s had both, Goldwings and HD’s, my entire life, so I learned to ride on them myself.

[@doncockerham8022]

I have a 1987 Wing and a 2002 Heritage Softail Classic. I love to ride both of these

[@Donfleebie1]

I’ve been pushing Harley Ultras around for about 25 years. My present ride is a 2012FLHTK Stage II. I rode a 21 Goldwing Tour DCT and with a set of highway pegs, I can’t get this bike out of my mind. It was definitely the best Touring Bike I’ve ever ridden. It just may be my next, and last bike, as I’m turning 73 in a few months.

[@stellarida8797]

Yeah riding that DCT can be a huge mistake if you like your current bike. I test rode one a few weeks ago and came very close to signing papers for a trade. The only thing that stopped me was the poor amount money they wanted to give me for my trade in. That DCT is wonderful.

[@freebehindbars8654]

73 is tough for a top heavy HD. The Goldwing’s low set motor and the ergos are better suited for some..

[@markmcintosh7095]

I'm 74 and I want a clutch also. I want to control the bike as much as possible. I like your honesty in reviewing the bikes.

[@HegshotRides]

Thanks man

[@leadfooty]

I own a Harley Ultra Limited and a Goldwing. I think the feet forward ride is an American cruiser thing. Most bikes aren't that way and for good reason. You have much more control of the bike with your feet under you than you do with your feet forward. I rode my Goldwing from coast to coast and back without highway pegs. It was extremely comfortable. I had my doubts when I bought it, because I've been a Harley guy for years, but I can absolutely ride longer and harder on my Goldwing.

[@pureleveragecrushers]

I am becoming an Indian guy! I liked your video and it was interesting to hear your view. What made me laugh is your view of the traditional style Roadmaster and how it was over the top to you. But that is why I am actively looking for one right now. I love the looks. I don't want the Limited specifically because I want that old-style traditional front fender. I love the look of the bags. I wouldn't mind a dark horse, but it would have to be the traditional styling. Every time I see the traditional style Roadmaster, I stop and stare! Ooooh, Aaaaha...

[@mattescobar9291]

They still make them. Every model year still has the traditional fairing roadmaster.

[@MrPoopybutthole63]

Agreed. I'm on a 2017 Roadmaster with the willow green & cream factory paint scheme. Everywhere I go, riders and non-riders alike gravitate to my bike over most anyone else I may be riding with. It's a rock star, I'm just the roadie that gets it from show to show. That said, I liked most of this review. I was expecting more regarding performance &/or reliability but aesthetics are a reasonable criticism (although a bit vapid).

[@bladerunner750]

"The Goldwing is clearly not a Sportbike" OK, thanks for that piece of wisdom. BTW, the Honda DCT is a marvel of technology. You can shift up and down all day long, or just let the bike do it in 3 different riding modes. "I really want a clutch in stop and go traffic" Said no one ever.

[@RogerPilcher]

Been a Harley guy for longer than I care to admit. I currently have a '22 Road Glide Limited, a '13 Wide Glide and a '59 panhead. I once asked a sport bike guy at Daytona Bike Week if he wanted to race my Road Glide. He looked at me curiously but then I said, "first one to CA wins!"

[@tennwingman3350]

I will take that challenge, hahahahaha

[@davidchampagne464]

Fantastic video man. I now own a 2008 GL1800. I got it for long range riding. I'm able to do 1000 miles a day when I want to. Had to put hiway pegs on it for long range. I always loved my Ultra just seemed to be under powered for what it was. Again fantastic video man.

[@johnanderson9735]

I have two DCT’s, Africa Twin and a Goldwing, however I just got a Triumph T120 and realize that I miss shifting quite a bit. Honda did a great thing by accommodating many riders who would otherwise not be able to ride by producing the DCT line of bikes. I’m kind of paying attention to size and weight now, and planning my move to smaller lighter bikes. HD and Indian are to expensive for me these days as priorities change for me. I’ll keep riding, just with a different style.

[@jeffkauffman9563]

I know what you mean about needing to change because of the weight. I've got bad knees so I added a Goldwing trike. I llose the leaning into turns but keep riding ,the comfort,and style.

[@sociopathmercenary]

I love most motorcycles but I see your points. I ride a Honda VTX 1800 but I'm usually shopping for something else to add to the stable. At 52, my back probably isn't up to a super sport riding position anymore. Although, once into the triple digits, the dopamine is an adequate replacement for opioids. I'll probably end up with a Kawasaki Concours 14 for faster long trips. A KLR or ADV for a little fun on the fire roads. Probably another cruiser or two. I'd rather have a small arsenal of different bikes than to drop the cash on buying something new and expensive.

[@treeguyable]

Keep the vtx 1800. One of the best bikes, ever.

[@luisparra8470]

Good choice..I have both bikes...very powerful both and fast!! I love them equal !! I have my VTX 1800 since 2003..and my Kawasaki concurs 14 since 9 years ago !!❤❤

[@kittycorner8526]

I'm a young at heart 74 year old guy. My first of 4 Harleys was a new 2008 Electra Glide Classic. I also like the Harley Road King base that they discontinued, as well as the Indian Springfield and the Indian Chieftan, both with the slender front fender. I prefer chrome to blacked-out finishes on all my bikes. I've also owned a Yamaha Road Star, which sorta resembles a Fat Bob, and a Star Tour Deluxe with a V-4 and Rinehart pipes that sounded a little like a V-8. It had a speedometer that looked like it came out of a '61 Plymouth! Look it up. Stay safe and rubber side down.

[@Rapheal.De.La.Ghetto]

Goldwing rider here (GL1800 & F6B). I agree with the leg position point. That's my ONE draw back. But for me all the other pros outweigh that one con. I use my highwaypegs and cruise state to state 😊

[@whelennut]

(If the dealer doesn't let you drive it before you buy it. There must be a reason.

[@wallacepulley6755]

I agree with your comment about the tour packs on Indian (now that you bring it to my attention). However I do have to disagree with the roadmaster, that old school 50's style with the fender is what draws me in. If they still made that vintage in DARKHORSE I'd be all over it.

[@stellarida8797]

Same here! I have a 2016 Chieftain and that old school fender is a classic design that no other bike has. I have an aftermarket trunk from PPI which is basically a Advanblack look alike. It easily holds two helmets and looks pretty good.

[@markman7]

I owned and rode Harleys 20 years before I got my DCT Tour Wing, and I would give away the Softail and Road King I still own before I sold my Wing.

[@samherren1]

it's hard for me to justify buying anything EXCEPT Honda Valkyrie 1998-2002. If I could have more than 1 bike, then of course, but right now I can really only have 1 bike, so I need an affordable, reliable, big bike that I can comfortably take across country, but also be comfortable commuting through heavy traffic every day. I need to be able to carry things from time to time, and be able to occasionally carry my wife. I prefer riding to working on bikes, so that eliminates most Harleys that I could afford. I like power and speed to be available when I want it. I like to have multiple riding positions on the same bike. The Valkyrie checks all these boxes. I've cross states on the passenger seat. If I'm in the main saddle, I can put my feet on the passenger pegs and that puts me in a sport bike like position. I can lay back and use the highway pegs (just be careful not to fall asleep). I can stand up on the mid-pegs when going over rough obstacles. And I can put 300,000 - 400,000 miles on one. (not that I've put that many, but I know the bike can handle it). it's nimble enough to have fun on the tail of the dragon, scraping pegs whenever I want, but no need to scrape to make tight turns. I can do tight figure 8's all day long on a 2 lane neighborhood road. I can carry groceries in the saddlebags, and pack overnight gear, tire inflator, tools, etc. Where else can you get all that for under $5K? Top speed roughly 130, unmodified. Hell you can even put a car tire on it if you really want to save money. I've done that too, before, and it works really well. Smooth, quick, nimble, fast, affordable, great support community, parts are available. I just can't see anything else doing all of that.

[@hitechrr]

I now ride a 2023 Harley Tri-Glide. I had a 2002 Goldwing and a 2003 Honda VTX1800. I bought both new. I just sold both of the Hondas. The Goldwing has been the best bike I have ever owned and I have been riding for over 50 years. If I didn't have cancer treatments, I would have kept the 2 wheelers. The biggest problem with the Harley is that they don't warranty anything, and the quality control isn't as good as Honda.

[@tennwingman3350]

Why didn't you get a Goldwing Trike? The Harley Trike looks kinda inadequate for a Trike if you know what I mean. The Hannigan and Champion have the HD beat hands down and way more power.

[@codexena1]

Well I like the Goldwing always wanted one. Thou rode a Kow XII for a long time then a 750 cc for a bit. Now I am on a Harley Fat Boy. I am all over the place I know. ;) Thank you for the review.

[@TheHomeExpert5]

The Harley Revolution Max engine is simply a V-Rod engine with a plastic cover on the outside. The V-Rod engine is the best Harley engine ever made, and is a fantastic overall engine.

[@chiefjoseph8154]

Hound Dogs And Harley Davidsons both like to ride in the back of pickups.

[@CunoWiederhold]

Great post! I've liked and subscribed too! At least ya didn't pick on my bike. I bought a 2014 HD Fat Bob brand new when I retired. Many people hate the aesthetics of that bike but since I got a great price for it (year end sale) about 3K off list, plus a $1K voucher (store only) that paid for my helmet, and leather jacket, plus they threw in 5 Tee shirts and a cup of coffee! lol I love the bike and I've recently put several accessories n her. I'm used to the twin headlights and rear tail lights so it's no big deal to me, yeah, kind of futuristic, but unique.

[@ronalddahl3294]

I test rode a Sportster S, and a Harley Davidson Live Wire at Sturgis a couple of years ago. I could not get off of either of those bikes quick enough. Both felt like sport bikes, and the Sportster S had cheesy controls, and the transmission shifted like it had rocks in the gearbox instead of oil. The Live Wire was absolutely dead silent quiet. No thanks, I want my bikes to make some noise, and have some soul.

[@troy9er]

I have a F-3S Spyder. 3 wheel fun! 115 Hp and 96 ft lbs of twist!!! Plenty fast. Love it, handles like a formula 1 s Race car on the street! I have my original street bike in the garage. A 1983 Kawasaki LTD 750. My last bike was a Valkyrie which is based off the Goldwing, same motor!! Loved it but had to sell a few years back to pay my property taxes!!! Boo Hiss!!! Kept the Kawasaki though. I had a major stroke a few years ago and thought my bike ridding days were over!!! Boo Hiss!! My balance since the stroke is not good! Then I saw the Spyder!! No need to balance!! I’m back in the wind!!!!

[@AyaWetts]

Spyders are awesome... really Spyders and Rykers are the only trikes that handle really good and are very fun to ride. A friend of mine has a F3-S and I've ridden it a bunch and I had to learn to ride it differently than my 2 wheelers, but its still a very fun machine.

[@troy9er]

Agreed

[@dennismims2999]

Definitely with you on the sports bikes. Never could take that riding position. The Low Rider ST is a Harley redo. It was originally called a Nova. Most people are unaware of the Nova being brought back with a new name. I'm also with you on the clamshell bags. Never was a fan of the Goldwing. The seating position sucks. The Sportster from the 70s, while wildly unreliable, was a nice-looking bike to me. Raked front end and buckhorn bars, yeah, baby. As far as the Fat Bob, I'm not a bobber guy. Give me a Fat Boy instead. Now, to my disagreement with you. I was ready to buy the Roadmaster with the big fender and all of the chrome. For me, the nostalgic look was why I was interested. Fortunately, the Pursuit came to me at just the right time. The thing about the Pursuit is that the trunk is quick release, unlike the Harley, which requires a quick release kit. Take it off whenever you want. My intention was to keep it off most of the time, but as it turns out , I really like it. The lowers however, will be coming off next summer. 3 bolts on each side, and they're off.

[@davidleatherwood6228]

Talking about the Low Rider ST's foot positioning, as someone who's over 6 feet tall, I sat on one at my local dealership and while the bike wasn't bad overall, the mid control position just wasn't anywhere close to comfortable and I don't know if the relocation availability is enough of a compromise for me to buy one.

[@soujrnr]

I ride a Goldwing, but it's NOT a DCT. I really dislike the DCT because part of the joy of riding is the clutch! I personally wouldn't ever buy anything DCT. The Goldwing is simply a couch with wheels. I love it's smoothness, and it's power is incredible! It's performance, handling, comfort, reliability, and reputation make it a huge WIN for me. My last bike was a Suzuki Boulevard C90T, which I also loved. It was a bagger, of course, and so the dynamics were different, but it was a phenomenal bike as well! I only had one problem with it over 18 years; a bad stator. It's a known problem with that particular bike, so I put in a good stator and did a charging system wire mod. Never had a problem ever again. Flawless performance from both of those bigger bikes.

[@Scout4x]

You don't like DCT because you're younger?? It's old guys like me who don't want DCT. I LIKE clutching and shifting! 😆

[@RFWieder]

Bikes are made to fulfill different purposes. Street bikes, tourers, adventure bikes, but for me it's always been cruisers, bikes that I can use as a daily ride or hop on for a cross country trip!! I started on a new 1974 Honda 750, after that a '78 Harley Lowrider, a '80 FLHS, 9 years on a rigid panhead chopper. My current ride is an '04 Harley Heritage Softail that I've owned for over 16 years and put over 150,000 miles on!! I'm 72 now and I appreciate that this older model is lighter and easier to handle. It's been "personalized" and work has been done to keep it reliable and on the road but it fulfills all my needs and will probably be my last bike!!

[@rugslayergman]

Thanks for the great review, nearly subscribed. I could fall in love with most of the bikes you reviewed with exception to the full fendered Indian, and I am not a gold wing man, and maybe I’m influenced by the demise of the traditional sportster, and therefore I am biased against the new sportster regardless of that wonderful power plant. (I have an Octane, similar but vastly different, not that that makes any sense). I am done with sportbikes (I’m older) but some are so gorgeous & capable like that CBR. I love the simplicity of older Harleys. Adventure bikes are incredible also. I look forward to seeing some of your other videos, and the coming of spring time here in PA.

[@ridicule35]

I don’t get the HD stage1/2/3/4 kits. I owned: - 2013 BMW K1600 GT - 2017 BMW K1600 GT These are 165hp and 175n.m torque of which 150n.m is available at 1500rpm. This is stock without anything added. I have since traded my 2017 K16 for 2020 1250 GSA. Then in December 2023 I traded for a 2023 1250 GSA after testing their 1300. 1250 GSA has 30L fuel tank. 5.0L/100km => 600km range (47mpg but can get better). GSA has twice the suspension travel of a k16 so you lose that awesome straight 6 motor but you gain comfort, range, versatility, luggage carrying capacity and its got proper crash protection if dropped. In parallel, my daily workhorse is a 2008 BMW 1200 RT which today is at 113000km and is fully maintained to dealer standards/maintenance schedule. It’s a swiss watch that doesn’t drink oil or leak oil and you have a 27L fuel tank which at 5.0L/100km gives a range of 540km (47mpg US) sometimes more if I am paying more attention. My 3rd bike is a 2015 Yamaha XJR 1300c. It’s a neo retro that has no electronics aside from fuel injection, a digital fuel gauge, starter. It’s my sunny day blast around time, have a beer, type bike. It’s got more torque than it has horsepower. 106hp@6000rpm. 108n.m@6000rpm. Power delivery is super smooth through a five speed gearbox. It’s not stupid fast like my old 2010 zx10R but if you want it to go like stink it will and the factory option Akrapovic lets you know what your right hand is doing ! I am currently looking at getting a v twin custom motorcycle. I tested all Indians and I liked the Springfield for that timeless look. However I would like to get a Harley because I want that signature HD sounding motor! My dream bike is the 2020 Street Glide CVO 117 in that dark gunship grey with CVO graphics. I loved the black faced dash with orange dials. it reminds me of a Porsche dash. Now Indian, BMW or Harley, I am never buying another brand new bike. A motorcycle is just that. it's not a Ferrari on two wheels. I don't see why I must pay stupid money for what is a 100 year old technology just boosted with a shitload of software driven electronics. Hence the 2020 CVO interest and not 2024 which could buy me a small apartment that pays me rent income! 😅✌️ BMW, HD and Indian are slowly turning motorcycling into an elitist thing. I don't like that because thats not the biking culture that I grew up with. Motorcycling should be universal and accessible to anybody. The Honda Gold Wing Tour is very expensive, I wouldn't buy new. At the same time you compare that to what you get for a top of the line ANYTHING else and you see why Honda are still ahead of the game. Honda is on their 8th generation DCT. On a large touring bike, it can be very enjoyable when you just want to focus on the scenary or have to cope with traffic. Honda also have this new E-clutch system out. It keeps the clutch lever but you can use the E-clutch button to override the use of the lever. You can then let it shift or shift it like a DCT. Honda are technologically advanced and giving customers options on gear box from standard/E-clutch/dct across the range. You can see what you paying for. You not paying for history, a badge, a t-shirt or some marketing concocted lifestyle. The best bike to me is the one you can afford, can maintain and get pleasure riding whatever the weather, ice and snow aside. Happy miles folks 🙂✌️

[@abbashamideh3783]

I totally agree with you on the Indian Roadmaster, way too much going on! I do prefer the Darkhorse as well!

[@StreetGlideJoe]

Awesome video as ALWAYS! I love my 21 FLHX,, i did a stage II,, it runs great, and is very comfortable,,, but (and I can’t explain why), the Road Glide is calling me!lol maybe next year,,, hats off to everyone on 2 wheels,, no matter what Brand/style it is🏍️

[@Daveinet]

More comment on the GL1800 foot pegs. I put HWY pegs on mine, but find I don't use them much. On long trips, putting your feet underneath you forces you to sit up. You will last much longer with your feet underneath you, as it lifts some weight off your butt. Even though it feels uncomfortable, it forces a seating position that helps your back. The negative things about the bike is slow speed handling is very difficult. Compared to the 1200, the weight is just a touch too high. The wheelbase was also lengthened, which hurts the slow speed handling as well. Lastly, if you the bike slides, it falls fast. The GL1200 could slide the wheels and you have all day to figure out how to recover. The GL1800 will just slam to the ground - I think mainly because the weight is too high. They traded too much stability for quickness in the turns. Somewhere in between would have been much better.

[@kevinspradlin6288]

I have arthritic hands. I love my NC750 with DCT, it makes riding much more enjoyable for me and in town traffic is a breeze to navigate.

[@peterkukay]

I'm 73 & have never wanted to ride any motorcycle w/ feet forward position. It makes it impossible to stand up on the pegs for a spine wrecking pothole, or controlling the bike in a slide or any other sphincter gripping moments. My latest is a Triumph Sprint S/T 1050 triple, the best sounding motor IMO.

[@mrwhite2628]

Enjoyed the video. As a rider who's covered more than 600k touring on Ultra Classics and Goldwings. Comfort and reliability are the two most important factors. Both are very comfortable to me. One of them left me stranded several times though. Everything from a blown engine (twice) ignition switch, oil pump failure, and everything in between. The other only had a couple of fork seals, gas, tires and oil. I'll let you guess which one is which. I'm not brand loyal. Currently have 6 bikes. 2 Wings, 2 Harleys, Kawasaki Versy, Yamaha VMAX. The only bikes I would never by these days are. Crotch rockets, and anything with an air cooled V-Twin.

[@Nervedraz]

i test rode the Indian Pursuit at a few bike weeks/demo events; while it did feel like there was quality to the build, I felt like it was just missing something that would make a motorcycle special. It just didn't do it for me.

[@danielmignogna45]

I will say, thank you for the content I have a Road Glide Ultra that my wife and I love , but I am giving the Goldwing a serious thought…

[@billyv.7750]

I appreciate your videos. I agree with the bar on the tour pack on the Indians. A year ago I wanted something other than a Harley. I bought an Indian roadmaster. It was used and the guy had fringes put on, lol. Didn't like them at first but left them on now. I would share a picture but can't. I love my Indian RM. The challenger is next.

[@humbleplumbersadventures4602]

so I recently bought a soft tail. I almost bout fat boy. everyone is different. I was supprised of how different these two bikes handled. I also have a goldwing for comfort. and longer rides. I like them both for different reasons.

[@drydenwright]

Triumph thunderbird storm (loved it)to HarleyFLHTK ultra LTD ( loved it) to KTM Super duke GT ( didn't love it) to Suzuki Vstrom 1050 XT ( loved it) to 2018 Gold Wing. Will never buy anything else if I can only own one bike. Touring and carving it up. Goldwing is the bomb, will blow a Harley away anytime

[@seansimone-e6k]

I barely recognize these new Harleys nowadays, but I guess it was bound to happen. They are just giant tech machines now reliability, I don’t know. I have a 2012 road king that I am quite happy with thunder Max tuner and full cobra exhaust only 80 hp but 115 foot pounds of torque plenty for me..

[@drainmonkeys385]

I love the Lowrider ST ….. I’m comfortable on it stock

[@earlkozak6538]

Love my 23 Pursuit Dark Horse Premium!

[@elemar5]

My CBR600 F4i is the most comfortable bike I've ever owned. Set your belly on the tank and no weight on your wrists. I wouldn't take advice from anyone who has spiked handlebars facing them.

[@The10thManRules]

At 52, pushjng 53, I specifically work out hard not to have physical limitations regulating my fun. I'm telling you. Get in the gym (at home or at the actual gym). Nothing crazy. Keep your posterior chain (back, core, glutes, hams, quads) in shape. Strength and power, flexibility and mobility are the answer.

[@juanfabregas3282]

Good opinion video. I have a 2015 Goldwing F6B and a 2020 Indian Challenger. 2 similar yet different bikes. I can go cross country on both at the drop of a hat and be comfortable. The Honda is like a sportbike cruiser and the Challenger is a power cruiser. I have the OEM trunk on the Challenger and i fit 2 medium full face helmets no problem.

[@CactusJack252]

I had a 2015 roadmaster and my wife and i never had a problem getting our helmets in the trunk. I guess I could see it as an issue if both helmets or XL or XXL.

[@samuelmontgomery3882]

I always felt like, If you can ride a sportster. You can ride anything! And be happy with it.

[@markh5892]

I couldn’t disagree with anything you’ve said about this group of bikes. Different strokes for different folks. I’ve been riding a bike since 1975’ and I’ve had em’ all. presently a Harley Heritage.

[@paineys3341]

I ride a 2019 Road Glide Special, which I love, however I decided to test ride both a Challenger and new Gold Wing. Both had the same issue for me, I felt I was perched on them, not a part of them like I do on my Harley. The GW especially was so impersonable, I felt totally detached from it.... believe me I so wanted to like that bike but the riding position and those stupid clamshell bags will always keep me away... plus you cannot change the bars except for a little bracket that changes the originals position slightly

[@Raidersliver]

Well, I would like to join in on the conversation. Right now, I can't afford any of these bikes. however, I think whatever ride you choose is to your own liking . That's why you should test ride all of them.

[@ljubisajazic2518]

Have you had a chance to ride a Yamaha Venture TC? Ive got an '18 and i think its a very good bike but not perfect.

[@marathonrefrigeration9593]

This is good info and i appreciate your input because i am also 5'7"

[@pedroc6823]

This is a perfect example of why bikes that are reviewed should be the style that you ride.,

[@TheDucatiPilot]

I know you wouldn't buy a sport bike, but owning my Ducati Panigale V4 sure beats paying for a Lambo or Ferrari, plus I get to enjoy the open road on 2 wheels! 😉

[@Dingthedingbat]

Only one thing. About the bags. Though! Just one MADD mother cut you off. A little gravel! or un-even ground. Tip her once and cracky baggie with 3,000 damage at least. Sure, in a perfect world she good. Had it been a Harley there would have been no noticeable damage. That’s because Harley is built for the American highway

[@robhines2235]

Typical hardley ableson lover. Pay 30k+ for a bike and have to put another 10k+ for it to actually perform.

[@drainmonkeys385]

I agree those rice burner seating positions suck.. the fans think that’s normal, and cruisers are wrong and I don’t get it

[@spacecoastz4026]

I rode two Sportsters during the 2020 Daytona Bike week...and they were the worst bikes I ever been on.

[@knoxlogic82]

I have a Street Glide but love the look and ride of the Indian Challenger. Will be my next bike. Just my opinion, but I think Indian HAS pushed the bar on their bikes. WAY more then Harley. You get more features and technology with an Indian then you do a Harley, and at a lesser price. :)

[@ejdtm]

I have a built road glide special and I was really looking forward to taking out the Lowrider ST. And I didn’t like it at all. My knees are up over my stomach and the thing vibrated a lot more than the Road Glide

[@michaellewis1733]

Harley Davidson and Indian have a close competition and they both try out doing each other every year. They both have great bikes to chose from but road master is the worst looking one and the CVO street glide with the amber neat paint job is the best right now. And the Honda DCT great looking but I agree they need to scrap the Automatic and go with the manual.

[@randygipson597]

What is u take on the Kawasaki vaquero.

[@williambutler3630]

I’m probably older than you and also a gun guy, but disagreed with a good number of your takes. And different opinions are fine. It’s all good, and I like that you acknowledge these are just your opinions. But the biggest pet peeve I have with H-D guys giving opinions on bikes is saying a bike “has no character.” That’s not true, and it’s often said arrogantly, even if you didn’t take that tone here. It may have none of the particular character that you happen to prefer, which is fine, but that’s different from “no character.” I can’t stand the type of vibration, the feel or the sound of an American V-twin. My least favorite bike motor. Appreciate the history, just don’t like the ride. But I’d never say it has no character. I’d just say I don’t care at all for the type of character it has. In the same way the best V-twin engine makes you feel, some of us feel the same type of thrill and excitement from scalpel like precision, smoothness, absence of vibration (or different vibration in the case of horizontally opposed twins) and higher revs. I also can’t do sportbike ergos anymore, and now have a much more comfy BMW K1600GT which I love. The lack of vibes, precision purr, and way the power comes on like being pushed by a large wave just gets my heart going. I have the major feels for that in-line 6. It’s fine that cruiser guys don’t like that character at all, but…it has tons of a very different type of character.

[@ΑναστάσιοςΠαπαζαχαρίου]

Back pain on Supersports can be lack of core strength and muscle tightness in the lower body.

[@paulb7816]

Or 9 months pregnant

[@samuelgoodwin6486]

I would never buy the lowrider ST as well because I think it is aesthetically ugly. I think the fairing looks great. The asymmetrical saddlebags drive me crazy .

[@spacebear49]

I've always been intrigued by the FTR and its style but it IS hard to define. I think I'd like an FTR Rally but what is it? A Super Scrambler? A Sport Adventure Touring bike? It's kind of its own thing. Guess that's the appeal to me. But never ridden one. And it might be horribly uncomfortable. Would be a fun second bike for around town. But I'll also stick with the more comfortable cruisers for longer rides.

[@axelfoley5155]

I heard the FTR called a Flat Track bike. That's what Indian said it was at least. But I'm with you on it's just it's own thing

[@spacebear49]

@@axelfoley5155 Right. I think FTR stands for Flat Track Racer. That was its lineage. But the production version? It's unique!

[@axelfoley5155]

@@spacebear49 yes very unique!

[@pedroc6823]

The Low rider S badly needs a better console info center. Pure garbage after thought and a way to save money. Agree on the bags. Hate to purchase one and change bags. I guess I could sell them.

[@donaldoehl7690]

While I appreciate the technology of sport bikes they are torture racks to actually ride. At 67yo I'll keep my old Dyna, thank you.

[@Tscaperock]

I agree with you 100%.

[@anonimous2451]

LOADS of People for more than 40 years HAVE bought Gold Wings and they stand the test of time with regular maintenance. And that Harley Tax will eat you out of your own wallet. My 2c worth.

[@keithheck4193]

I'm with you. I ride long distance on my 2019 Ultra limited. I like the sports bikes but It's not for me.

[@grisslebear]

8:48 - According to Jerry Palladino the DCT is very difficult to use in slow speed maneuvering. The ability to ridecthe friction zone with a standard clutch is much safer & better.

[@tmar0075]

He needs to practice more!!😁

[@michaelsloane1034]

I have a 2023 GWing DCT although it took some getting use to but once you learn how to feather the rear brake slow speed becomes no big deal

[@Softtaildeluxe97]

Man I thought the same thing about the sportster s should have just been marketed as a vrod and the original sportster just bumped up with technology and power

[@kc0lif]

I like honda goldwings. clutchless shifting sounds good to me. i own a chevy tahoe so I'd want my motorcycle to a 2 wheel or 3 wheel version i like gizmos far from basic.

[@Tj-xl3kg]

How about reliability? HD and there primary chain drive sucks as there chain tincture fails. Should go to gear drive.

[@mattsypersma6418]

How about a video of affordable used bikes you wouldn't buy? This was a good video, but almost everyone I know wouldn't be looking to spend this kind of money. Maybe even 2 vids, sport/adventure and standard/cruiser.

[@seanoleary1979]

Comparing a Goldwing (any vintage/year) to ANY Harley is like comapring Filet Mignon to a turd. The Golldwing's smoothness, reliability, comfort, technology, handlling, stopping - right down to the service department at Honda when you want/need maintenance - is beyond compare. I've owned 3 Harleys and 2 Goldwings and I'm still pissed at all the time wasted on those blasphemous nasty poorly made/engineered/overpriced Harleys!

[@easyfromtnbtw3555]

You should’ve just said at the beginning that you don’t like anything but a Road Glide I’d take a Goldwing everyday of the week that’s why I got rid of my Harley and went Adventure bike it has the comfort and sporty but you do you

[@Rolling6X2]

Not a fan of the new Sportster

[@maxmutant8909]

I would never ride a harley, indian or any other crappy cruiser with a bunch of bling on them. When I have the misfortunate of getting behind them on the road, its a crack of the throttle and be off.

[@ThePNWRiderWA]

I don’t like the Adv bikes. They are tall , overly complicated and heavy. I have owned them too. A 1150GS , 2 Vstroms and a KLR. A dirt bike is so much better. If you are going off the road. My favorites are Harley’s. I had a Vegas that’s was nice by Polaris until they gave the middle finger to all of us that owned their bikes before they acquired the Indian name. Best Harley’s I have had, the Dyna, heritage ( a do all cruiser ) and I prefer the street glide looks over the road glide after having owned both. The DCT is a joke going slow. I had one when I was rehabbing my hand after surgery that was complicated and took a lot of rehab , so I could not use a clutch for a couple years. It was not a gold wing t a 700v I believe. It was years ago and maybe better now.

[@OntarioRob]

I'm flip flopping between the Harley Fat Boy & the Indian Chief Dark Horse. I'm 60 yrs old, rode bikes for 22 yrs, but haven't rode a bike for 12 yrs. Is there something you can recommend ? Please people, refrain from any smart ass replies. Thanks

[@guins99]

Fatboy114 is beautiful and Hd has a much larger dealer network. Ie better support. Plus many more Indy shops will work on your Harley.

[@paulb7816]

You must be out of shape. 😂 I’m almost in my 60 and still ride a sport touring bike for hours and also a Harley Fat bob with Sharknado fairing and mustang seat with no issues. To each their own. Like I’ve always said ride you can afford and like and stop listening Hard core Harley riders…Ride safe!

[@ZediMaster]

Interesting vid, but his opinions are mostly a reflection of his inability more so than the abilities of any bikes...😂😂😂

[@AlexanderMikhyeyev]

thank you!

[@01dumbfrog]

WTF is that garbage truck doing did he miss the right turn lane?

[@doncockerham8022]

I ride a 1987 Gold Wing and a 2002Heritage Soft Tail Classic. I love both of them. I'm 70 yrs old

[@richardcasey7521]

Harley had to come up with a modern bike because everything they were selling previously was so dated.

[@jyradallen2938]

I have a low rider st it was a giant upgrade from my 03 springer which I miss but I do enjoy the fairing and Cruze control on the st along with the bigger engine

[@JMoroccoMisterBoy]

Tks. much.

[@Pat-RickSmith]

Thats funny you said you have a bad back and the bike with 6in of travel in the rear suspension. And you can use your legs to take the shock. Instead you use a bike with your weight rite on top of your spine. Good deal . Sounds like you like to be in pain

[@larrylong4407]

Love my Harley sporter 2006 custom period just me had Japan bikes nope not for me

[@VinceCobelo]

You are confusing me about the Goldwing. On one hand you say you are too young for DCT and on the other hand you diss the fact that it looks like a sport bike. Either you are too old or too young. Make up your mind. The bike was designed to appeal to younger long distance riders (like me). The DCT is a option. Go manual if you like but frankly is your car still a manual transmission. Does it make you feel cool "clunking" into gear at every stop light? Looking at the rest of the video you are a old school traditionalist which frankly is dying. HD has stuck to its ways taking advantage of its American made heritage only to lose to Honda, Indian, BMW and dang near everyone else. Overpriced and underperforming is not the way to get the younger market. Sleek, technology, reliability and sex appeal wins the day no matter motorcycles or toothpaste. And that is how you described the Goldwing.

[@corychartier7961]

Automatic bikes you just don't have the same control at low speeds

[@frankenstein9325]

Harley I had and never again

[@williambeckwith2747]

The Goldwing is sporter than your Harley. That the pegs under you.. Am 5'11" its what I'm use to. Your 5'7" use to feet in front of you arm over you head... .

[@boenq1908]

Ok, that is enough about your personal opinion. You are not an engineer who designed it. There are so many people out there like the bike you hate or don't like it or will never buy it for yourself. Just be honest and straight forward with you this is not an educational video but putting down other designs and brands. I get it, not all motorcycle is design to fit everyone. Your opinion is just your opinion , keep it to yourself, don't need to spread a negative vibes just because you choose not to like it. I am out.

[@tonycamino]

I am so sick of Harley and Indian basically making identical bikes. Goldwing is absolutely perfection and I do not like sport bikes. Goldwing is king

[@GregoryStrauss-tk7pe]

Yeah, it takes a real man with a strong back to ride a Honda.....

[@toradog5719]

IMO the Goldwing is an abomination. I don't like fairings, windshields or bags. If you need all that shit, stay home.