Why the GOLDWING IS the BEST!

[@alwaysboosting9764]

Great video and tutorial. I have been riding for 40 years on the streets and owned every brand of bike and a year ago I purchased my first gl1800 with only 7k miles on it and absolutely loved riding it. I kept thinking how amazing the new ones must be because the 07 was such a great bike for the year. I did 3 amazing trips on it and then my brother recently bought the the wing like yours. Even though I never rode his (he has offered it numerous times) I started liking it more and more and learning more about it so I went ahead and sold mine and bought the same dct wing. I was so confident I would love the bike that I still never rode my brother's before buying one. The first dct I rode was my new one and I couldn't be happier! These wings make you want to get on them and just take off and keep going. Enjoy the ride and be safe out there.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

sure do! you too!

[@brianheffernan8982]

Great video. I worked at the Honda assembly plant in Marysville, Ohio for 23 years and we built a lot of these.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

wow! that's really cool!

[@twatsonr1]

Honda Homecoming used to awesome!! Too bad it’s gone

[@rebeltvr6046]

You probably made my '12 Honda Accord Coupe manual too. Bought it new, zero problems, still driving it and will keep driving it for years and years to come

[@bigdadgo]

That is my exact bike. I put the tall & wide windshield and an Ultimate seat on it since I’m 6’4” and 300lbs. I put only synthetic oil and change it every year. Mine is a 2021 and I only have 3900 miles on it. Only do short local rides and keep it in my garage. I have my detail guy wash & wax it every 6 months. I’ve owned every bike from Harleys to Indians, and Kawasaki’s to Suzuki’s. I’m 64 years old and this will be my last bike. Love the DCT. I also own an African Twin DCT for my adventure rides. Been riding motorcycles since I was 13.

[@joepatch8549]

Honda sez only mineral oil (GN4) in that transmission. At least the couple of dealers that I've asked.

[@Dudefixedit]

Is it true that it’s only a matter of time before you crash on a bike? Have you?

[@alexanderrodriguez4603]

I've been riding since I was 12 years old from dirt bikes to Giant Baggers and I love them all emotional refills my soul no matter how I'm down or feeling physically I get in a bike and completely refilled

[@86scottjm]

Why have a Goldwing for short trips only?

[@davidjarvis6681]

@@Dudefixedit It's bad luck to say that you haven't gone down yet. 41 years and hardly a scratch, could happen tomorrow.

[@stevefarris9433]

At 87 I can no longer ride but my memories of my1979 Goldwing and a trip around the USA on a two month journey are still strong. This video makes me want to get the Goldwing trike and make the trip again. Being a realist I know it is just a dream.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

maybe you should!!!!! why not !

[@michaelb.42112]

You are cool !

[@3wheelmannc860]

Good video. I am a big H-D fan, currently riding a '21 Trike Ultra, but I have to give credit where it is due. I have owned one years ago and it was amazing...outstanding handling, solid around town, and on the highway...simply wow. If I was buying a two-wheel today, I would seriously consider the Wing and that version is really nice.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Thanks for sharing!

[@timsgta]

Trike...gross...

[@ctclimberguy34]

​@@timsgtawow an A-hole ...Gross

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

@@timsgta Anything less than 4 wheels is good in my books!

[@michaelb.42112]

Wow, that dashboard alone is awesome. It's an ACCORD on two wheels. EDIT : You sound like Jay Leno. I absolutely love the profile of your bike, and the custom seats look rad.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

thanks!!!!! I AM jay leno 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stephenp8644]

The pre-2018 Goldwings used the starter motor to go in reverse. The DCT uses another set of gears in the transmission for reverse. There are two clutches (hence the name DCT, dual clutch transmission). 1st clutch handles 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th gear. The second clutch handles 2nd, 4th, 6th, and reverse gear.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

thanks 🙏🏽

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

Thank for the info. Didn’t know this.

[@johnerickson5512]

Ive been a Harley guy for 40 years........until I took the DCT for a ride. Harley WISHES they could put a product out like this. Yes, even the CVO's! No comparison whatsoever! Hey guess what? Everything Harley charges you for (thousands of dollars) comes standard on these bad boys. Just try it. The sport mode almost pulled my arms outta the sockets. NOT kidding. .

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

agree, it's a tremendous machine!

[@MotoMengy]

Agreed completely on all points, I too feel the new Goldwing is the best touring bike on the market today. It's just so reliable, versatile, comfortable, and convenient. 😎

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Bored2Deaf]

I completely agree, but it is 100% devoid of a soul.

[@robdonell9915]

@@Bored2DeafTHAT IS its soul: quick, quiet, and responsive

[@joehiatt1992]

Love the looks,have a busa & a 14r but startin to like these,looked at the Bmw 1600b also,like the Gps,sound system & now the saddlebags which come in handy

[@steamerhab7901]

Great video. I have a manual transmission ( yes they are available in Canada) 2023 non tour bagger like yours . I have owned about 10 bikes over the years and of course this is the best by far. Coming from many sport tourers, I don t feel like I am riding a big old man touring bike but more like the best damn sport tourer I have ever had. An the manual transmission is sooo smooth and easy, I like the sportiness of manual and the feel of controlling my bike myself with the friction zone. I anyone is looking at these bikes, don t hesitate, they are fantastic.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

well said!

[@maybe5883]

I have to agree, I am picking up a 23 tour, manual 6 speed tomorrow. I’ve had over 20 bikes, a few of them various wings, and I am excited to get back on this newer model. I also believe the engine in the wing is one of, if not the best engine produced for a touring, sport touring motorcycle, period.

[@HarleyDayRider]

You are making me excited for the Gold Wing! I love your voices man! I really want to test ride the DTC. 8000 mile services sound great. Thanks for the excellent review. Ride Safe

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

welcome sir! GW is a tremendous machine! thanks for supporting!

[@nelsonphilip4520]

Well done review. You got me sold! While I do agree that Honda has done a stellar job of streamlining the F-6 engine into the overall style of this latest generation GL, there was a time when they went out of the way to showcase the Flat-Six. Back in the eighties when I worked for a stand-alone Honda dealership, along with the full fairing Interstate & Aspencade editions, Honda would offer a standard or naked version through 1984. With every trim level the engine was notably visible. Regardless of motor configuration, the overall size & dimensions were more or less in keeping with the competition. All that changed when the revolutionary 1988 Gold Wing 1500/6 debuted. It was, bigger, and heavier, with acres & acres of plastic. From the bow to stern every component was molded and integrated (uni-body) as one. Even the twin front brake rotors were shrouded w/chrome covers. The only visible part of the motortrain was the valve covers. And for this Honda had an optional accessory piece; a plastic cover that fit onto the engine guard! It was said that the Gold Wing was a two-wheeled car. Of course Honda is a major automobile manufacturer and kudos to them for integrating auto design into motorcycle design. The style trend with autos during the late eighties, into the nineties downplayed any sight of mechanical components including eliminating the front (Lexus & Infiniti) grill. But then when sales of the Gold Wing began to wane, Honda, with all it's engineering prowess would get back to the essentials and build it's own heritage model; the 1997 Valkyrie. By hot-rodding that jewel of a flat-six motor and eliminating just about every other Gold Wing contrivance Honda built a showroom floor halo model. With it's "classic American" styling, the Valkyrie was much more then a standard Gold Wing. It was its own model which complimented Honda's flagship Gold Wing. Now with both GLs, Honda was able to offer riders who wanted to ride across America in comfort or be comfortable with American style! Honda would ultimately showcase its mighty Flat-Six with form AND function with the 2004 Valkyrie Rune. Thanks again for your video and for letting me comment.~

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

outstanding feedback! thanks 🙏🏽

[@SalRuggiero]

Honda Goldwing is the Best touring bike , I wish I could afford one .

[@strikeeagle6871]

I had two Valkyries 10 years apart after thinking the bmw k bikes were better ! Wrong ! The naked wing ! Beautiful engine steady bike with a great windshield and a Corbin seat you could ride all day. Got a new 2007 gold wing in black from the dealer in Wheeling West Virginia what a bike !

[@daryldaryl913]

A Truly remarkable machine in a league all on its own. A big change from the 1st Gl 1000 they produced. It was a legend from the start.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

it's awesome 👏

[@truckmanonfire]

they are a really nice looking bike. I just bought a couple of '83 goldwings, so that I have a bunch of parts that are starting to get hard to get. Looking forward to do some long tours with it in the years coming. I like the old iron.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Very cool!

[@gra271]

Crawl forward and reverse is powered from engine, not electric motor😊

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

@@gra271 thanks 🙏🏽

[@FliGuyRyan]

Your GW is straight fire man... that looks as good as any "custom" as I've seen. Great job on customizing it. Also, phenomenal video and explanations. Keep up the good work; tires down... Godspeed!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

thanks a lot !!! appreciate it!

[@andycommonsincanada]

I always said I’d be fat and Fifty before buying a Goldwing, I managed to get to 58 and bought a 2010 wing and love it to bits. Definitely buying a brand new one in July for my 62 birthday.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

there ya go !

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

I have the 2021 Tour DCT in black. I didn’t put the rack but I did buy a bag that fits on the passenger seat and is curved for a perfect fit. I have the highway pegs from Aero and I like them. CarPlay is a great feature but I wish it didn’t require the helmet comm connection. I lose CarPlay on longer ride days when the battery runs out on my helmet. I would also like a little more fuel capacity as the range is just over 200-225 miles depending on how i ride it.

[@vincenttarquini4235]

There is no doubt that the GW has been a touring standard for a couple of generations. I do not own one, but if I ever have to make a change from my Victory, this will be a top contender. At 68 years young a DCT would definitely be nice, especially around town, and hill hold and a reverse is also very appealing. As a tall rider, I would need to test one, but I have a pretty average inseam at 32 inches.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

same inseam here all good great bike! but so is victory ✌🏽

[@Jonathan-L]

I don't own one, but do mildly aspire to. I wonder if floorboards are an option (OEM or aftermarket) for the Gold Wing?

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

@@Jonathan-L they have nice highway peg options after market

[@JA-zh5xi]

The Goldwing is like the minivans of motorcycles. It’s inoffensive, seldom noticed, practical, lifeless, quiet, and unassuming. If you want the practical motorcycle that’s basically invisible that’s your bike.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

hillarious lol. thanks for sharing!😂. what's your favorite ride ?

[@JA-zh5xi]

@@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA I have a Harley Ultra Limited. Not as fast or smooth, but I love it.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

@@JA-zh5xi awesome! enjoy the ride !

[@curtstrathman5692]

You do not know what you are talking about.. Must be a Harley guy..that never rode a GW..??

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

@@curtstrathman5692 he is a harley ultra rider. all good. Those who ride the wing understand lol

[@pascalmonier4642]

This was a great video and I have to admit that I prefer a clutch and gears to change. I had a NC750X cdt and tried it for a few days. I still love my 2012 Wing that unless a big change in 2024, I will keep shifting my Wing.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Thanks for sharing! ride on!

[@garypleasant3116]

I went with the BMW K1600B. It does NOT have the GW reliability or dealer network! But here is a list of the stuff that made me chose it over the wing. Better handling. Better HP. It’s a MONSTER in the twisties! Better seat. Less buttons cluttering tank. (Sorry my opinion is the GW controls and dash are dorky) Better looks. Better sound. Floorboards. The rest of the stuff between GW and K 1600 are the same. Rent both and find out for yourself. Issues so far broken spark plug at 9000 miles. Reverse does not work 8000 miles.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

1600B is a tremendous machine! i wanna try it for sure! how's the GPS ?

[@mattescobar9291]

I own a 2021 dct tour. Love the bike, but at 6'3 i just can't get comfortable on long rides. Added corbin seat, helibar risers and goldstrike highway pegs. Everything else is great. Performance wise it is a beast! Got 12k on it and going to go look at the pursuit.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Fair enough! pursuit is a nice one as well!

[@alfonsodennis8450]

I must agree. Great bike for shorter guys.

[@stevehunt9703]

If you get an Indian you will still need the Honda to ride while the Indian is the shoo for recall after recall. There is no compariso n

[@jimgordon3468]

I am 6ft 3 and the bike fits me perfect. Take that Corbin seat off and scrap it. Put on a Russell day long seat with a BACKREST. I have zero complaints.

[@Manonymous108]

I test drove the BMW 1600 grand america and it had a lot of plastic that rattled over bumps. Rode the "22 Goldwing DCT and it gave me hip pain because of the foot position and the adjustable windshield rattled and the saddle bags are made for luggage but not putting stuff in without it falling out when opening them. Rode the Yamaha Star Venture and it was the most comfortable but slow and under powered and a ton of plastic everywhere. Rode the Indian Roadmaster and windshield and dash rattled and it had a lot of handlebar vibration. Rode the Harley Ultra limited and the fit and finish is flawless and was better than any of the other bikes for comfort and torque. Bought the Harley and decided to have the engine blueprinted and added a 7 speed baker transmission and now I have a 100,000 mile motor and the most comfortable bike I have ever ridden. If the Goldwing had a more comfortable foot position, usable saddlebags and better fit and finish I might have considered it. Everyone is different and what is best for one is NOT best for another. So in my opinion the Ultra Limited is the best for comfort and fit and finish.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

all fair points ! thanks for sharing!

[@Petesmotoadventure]

The tour model isn’t just about the trunk, it comes with other functions. I will say my wife preferred our 2007 it was better for passengers and had more room for 2 up touring. Either way I love mine. I would get rid of my other bikes way before I would let the Goldwing go.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

yes i mentioned the suspension and airbags as well Gw are awesome !

[@glickmpb]

I just posted. I had a new 2008 for about 10 years and it was FAR better for the passenger than the new Goldwings.

[@malidawgz5690]

my point exactly, went from a cross country 2 up tourer to a weekender@@glickmpb

[@painsrides]

I had to give up my Victory XC after 10years and 78k miles. I was not expecting to do this or to get another bike this year and never would I imagine it would be a Goldwing.... 😐 Funny how things happen in life, a few weeks ago I picked up a 2018 GW Tour with a mere 10k miles on it. Last night I just got back from a 1600 mile ride around NY and NE with the bike. My wife was with me for about half of it and I was solo on the rest. All I can is I'm blown away with this machine, the Goldwing is like no other bike I've ever ridden. My wife also can't believe how good the passenger accommodations are. She loves the comfort, lack of gowning exhaust, smoothness and the full heated seat(of course.... )

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

it's a beast !

[@freddieweimann3602]

I’m a Harley guy I took one of these for a ride and I’ll tell you I was pretty impressed with it I want one to travel the country when I retire next year....🙈

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

it's a great machine !

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

you're a MOTORCYCLE guy !

[@deanlambert5002]

Man, you’re making it real hard to choose between the BMW K1600B and the Gold Wing… Great content here, well produced. Thank you!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

thank you! both tremendous machines! the 1600B has more juice for sure and a great ride. can't go wrong with either one !

[@3811eric]

Goldwing is def. the best touring bike on earth. Thanks for the video. Harley?? What's Harley? lol

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

thanks for watching!

[@mamo4104]

Just LOVE your bike and the matching seat, saving money to get one...Great review

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Thanks! 👍

[@enunez371630]

I have owned a Goldwing 1100 interstate before, so you know it's been years since then. I would have loved to hear more on the specs and shown a front and rear perspective other than drivers POV. What do the headlights look like to oncoming traffic, are all the light LED? How loud is it at highway speeds from a pedestrian's perspective, hard accelerating and at 80mpg. tank size and range.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

hello. check out my channel. tons of those types of videos about the goldwing. check it out if you have some free time. thanks 🙏🏽

[@mixc8]

I have been riding since I was a teenager. Always wanted a Gold Wing, I am going to pick this model up. I currently have a VTX 1800 which is one of the best bikes I ever owned. But being a bit older (Airborne Veteran) my knees are not what they used to be. The reverse feature would be a God send for me :) especially living here in the NYC area, can't wait to pick one up. I was thinking of going for the Can Am Spider but this will fit the bill.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

congrats! I think you'll love it ! it's quite nimble so NYC won't be an issue 👍🏼

[@jazzpiano9800]

That is one awesome bike. Love the color, Performance wise you have everything you need

[@soujrnr]

I've had my Wing for about a year now. I started riding minibikes around 1975 and got my first "real" motorcycle in 1985. I bought a new Yamaha 650 Special. I had ridden others as a teenager, but that Yammer-Hammer was the first bike I actually paid for. LOL The Gold Wing is the pinnacle of comfort, features, performance, stylishness, dependability, and reliability. Nothing over the years I've ridden compares. That's not to say that their aren't other fantastic bikes. I'm not so ignorant or prideful to think otherwise. I'm just sharing my own experience. It is a fantastic platform! I agree with everything you've pointed out here. Great review! At the end of the day, I'll ride with anyone on any kind of bike because it's not about the brand; it's about the brotherhood. Riding is fun...PERIOD. There is no room for senseless brand loyalty to the exclusion of other riders with a similar love of riding. Those kind of people are ignorant, and I wouldn't want to be hang out with them at all. Ride safe, ride well, and ride often!!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

agree ten fold !

[@VOYTEyttv]

I love this motorcycle. I have a Vulcan but this is my next toy. I like the features on it. Great video. Thanks

[@BoiledOctopus]

Absolute stunner of a bike. The seat design is absolutely delicious!!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

thanks! Saddleman seats are amazing!

[@johney4484]

Comfort, reliability, smooth operation, quiet. Creature comforts. No other motorcycle offers this amount of features

[@ancienttsar]

Best most funny and proper review . Thank you

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mybibleandmybike]

I have that bike and bcs of your videos I have the beautiful saddlemen seat… and everything u said is why this will be my bike for a long time to come…

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

that's awesome to hear!!!!

[@dudebud72]

Excellent video! I’m seriously considering this bike , 2 at the local stealership, just like this one!!!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

thank you for watching! best of luck with your decision.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

I completely agree with you! Wings are a great bike all around!

[@seeaboutagirl2]

I have the same same 2021 Wing in the same color .. love the blacked out look too.. and out of box stock is dead on .. love the sound of mine .. and totally agree on the stock Nav is just fine .. I also changed out my shortie windshield for a standard size one .. Wish my manual had the walking speed forward/reverse .. miss that feature

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

awesome machine!

[@seeaboutagirl2]

the owners of the previous gen Wing definitely like way more chrome, but not me .. forgot to mention - also love the combination matte & gloss paint job on our grey/black/orange colored model .. and last one .. the orange stitching in your new seat is gorgeous .. @@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

@@seeaboutagirl2 thanks ! the Saddleman road sofa LS is amazing !

[@dalejones6627]

The Gold Wing is far underrated. The front wheel travel almost vertical keeps the front wheel on the ground better than a diagonal travel. And the DCT shifts faster than manuals. Using Rever route planning was good enough that my friends always liked the navigation I planned and executed. Takes some learning.

[@Lt_Tragg]

Love Apple Car Play for navigation and podcast listening. Too bad the onboard nav has to be entered manually. Would be awesome if you could mouse point on the map and hit enter.

[@JonR_1138]

The tour package has heated seats. You can also replace the glove box with an airbag. But the best feature is the transmission. The DCT is great. And having forward & reverse walking mode is the icing on the cake.

[@gottophoto]

I am in Massachusetts and wish i could rent one for a day but can't find anyone who will rent this bike. Excellent review!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Thanks!

[@AnthonysWestTexasRides]

I love the new GW, but I also love my "15 Deluxe F6B. Wished the new model saddle bags were as roomy as my '15. Do wish I had a 6th gear some times too!

[@solidsnake3861]

first time i would buy a goldwing and yours has a great paint combo

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

thanks !

[@robertpolkamp]

I'm a rider who has rode to Alaska from Florida and back. The large touring bikes we saw were on the back of rollback. This included brand new M8 Harley Dressers and Goldwings. Relatively lightweight and nimble motorcycles make the best touring bikes. We rode 2 Yamaha FJ09(Fazer GT) without even a single flat in 12.500 miles.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

awesome! ride safe 👍🏼

[@gregorytubbs3444]

Just like you, when I picked it up from the side stand I was impressed. The center of gravity is so much better than my CTX1300, the Goldwing feels lighter. Even though it's about 100 pounds heavier. I'd buy a Goldwing tomorrow if I could.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Right on!

[@Garymayo]

Your video changed my life!!! Thank you for your video.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

WOW! thats amazing !!!! thanks so much and best of luck ahead!

[@PS-ef4yg]

Awesome bike for sure, that said I'm thinking FJR 1300 and Concours 14 owners would probably disagree with your statement at 4:20😜.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

those are great bikes also ! love em both !

[@seang3101]

I have a 22 lowrider st and I think im going to do the swotch up to a GW. Everytime I see them I love them more and more lol . I do more highway miles than anything, so its right up my alley

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

ST is an awesome machine too! best of luck the wing is tremendous!

[@twowheelsoneworld712]

Thanks for putting out such great content. Keep it up!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Glad you enjoy it! thanks 🙏🏽

[@SamsonSlayer]

Great looking bike! I like the addition of the highway pegs!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Thanks!

[@alexsystems2001]

I don’t think I’ll change your mind but I bought a brand new Goldwing in 2019. It was ultimately lemoned out by Honda. The reason being is the oil pressure light kept coming on and after many trips to the dealership they couldn’t fix it. It had other issues as well, things like the hill start assist light would come on, things like the filler flap wouldn’t open, the rubber on the pegs was worn out before my first oil change. Then the day to day things that were frustrating, I had the touring model with the top case and my helmet wouldn’t fit in any of the cases. The cases were so small that basically my jacket, gloves and riding pants took up both side cases and if my helmet fit in the top case basically all of my luggage would be full. There was basically no luggage space. On top of that the fuel tank was tiny so you had to stop quite frequently on longer rides. Then being someone that came from a BMW touring bike the fixed cases were especially irritating, when you got to your destination if you could fit your stuff in the little hand bag inserts you could take that with you but the little hand bags barely held my toiletries much less stuff for touring. So after they got their bike back I went and got me another BMW and it’s been fantastic, in the first year I had my goldwing I didn’t put very many miles on it because it was broken a bulk of the time. My first year with my BMW I’ve put almost 15,000 miles on it. The side cases are HUGE, I can fit all my gear and helmet in one case and still have the other two cases free, I can fit a whole case of water in one of the side cases and I can remove the whole case at my destination. It has a 7.9 gallon fuel tank so I can go almost 300 miles between fill ups so if I get to an area where it says “next fuel 60 miles” and I don’t want to stop at a shady gas station, I can keep going. Also 15,000 miles and no oil pressure light. Also another negative with the Honda is their customer service. I even went as far as the BBB complaint to Honda corporate asking them to replace the bike before I got an attorney involved hoping they would own up to the defective bike and is all they did was tell me to keep taking it in for repair. When do they start treating their customers right? Each repair attempt was under warranty, each repair attempt I had to ride in, and get a taxi/uber home none of which was reimbursed and no loan bikes were ever offered. Usually at BMW dealers from my past experience if you are having a larger service done they’ll give you a demo bike off the showroom floor just to get you back home while your bike is in for repair. I paid a premium for the Goldwing, it was a childhood dream to buy a brand new Goldwing someday and it was a disaster. Up to that point I had only used bikes a couple ancient goldwings a 1975 and a 1980 but the others were mostly used BMW’s and I was still given loan bikes on those old out of warranty BMW’s for larger repairs. The Goldwing was my first brand new bike and it completely soured me to Honda in general. I even did a video about the poor experience I had. Also the suspension was terrible on rough roads, the front end would hit the bump stop in the suspension so many times it was very jarring. You gotta give me credit that my dislike is from actually owning one, some people have dislikes and never even tried one. I think I would have somewhat different feelings if Honda didn’t fight me and just exchanged the bike. I would have figured out how to live with the shortcomings but they got their bike back and lost a customer. As for a positive, I liked the wind protection, and I liked the smooth engine on the Goldwing. Other than that I could never recommend it. I don’t even really like Harleys but I’d give Harley a try before I ever considered another Goldwing.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

flat enough and i’m sorry you had such a bad experience! Really stinks !!!! so far my experience has been fantastic but I appreciate you sharing your story. ride safe !

[@davidhalliwell6844]

Hi great vid. I want one, However, can you see over the top of that screen when it’s in its lowest position? I’m 5’7”” and don’t like looking through screens, especially when it’s raining. Thnx.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

you def won't see over screen if you're 5 7 in its top position but you can electronically adjust screen to find setting that works best for you

[@allenmurray6393]

I'm 5'6" (Puny). The windshield in the Down position is way lower than my chin while in the saddle of my '21 GW DCT Bagger. Also, my feet can be planted flat on the road when it is at a stop. It's by far, the most comfortable and capable bike I've ever owned in 40 years of riding.

[@triprack]

Great commentary, great review.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

thank you

[@RedPixel2023]

MC built for riding and going places, and your vid shows it all...great ride!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@innovationgroupofsouthflor4744]

Thank you for the great video.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@victoryengineer]

Harley, Victory and way back, Guzzi and Triumph have been my style of riding. My Heritage M8 I have currently I absolutely love and no problem doing very long trips (I'm oldschool). However, there is no denying the Wing is the ultimate in long distance comfort. While I wouldn't ever get rid of my new Heritage, I wouldn't mind adding a Wing to the stable.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Good to hear!

[@donfousek379]

The Goldwing is a great bike. I have rode the dct and had an issue in a turn with sand. I didn’t buy it for that reason. I bought a Kawasaki voyager instead after watching some of your old videos. 2024 goldwing has a manual! It may be my new Christmas present. I will update!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

both awesome bikes!

[@MotoBlonde]

Great video AB - def makes me want to try one, esp how you described how the weight feels and the handling - AND REVERSE for my short self?! Pretty sweet

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

maybe you'll be able to try mine some day 🙄🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@georgiosmaragkoudakis5570]

I just want to mention DCT has an actual gear (with chain) for reverse and "walk fwd mode. The manual version of Gold wing has an electric reverse

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

👍🏼

[@sarahmay9960]

Hi Amazing video Can you please send the links for your seat 🙏🏽

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

simply go to saddlemen.com. tell em I sent ya ! 👍🏼. road sofa LS

[@mikemaners4411]

What do you think of the slow maneuvering comments from MotorMan? Is the DCT not very good when going slow? Thank you from Montreal!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

it can be jerky in the DCt mode but the answer is simply switch to manual mode and you have full control

[@pralexpr]

Beautiful bike. What’s the color and year of the GW?

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

21 wing. gray pearl

[@ksmalls3785]

Any vibration in the handlebars? Also what badass looking seat is that!? Nice.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

i've never had any handlebar vibrations seat is a saddlemen road sofa LS heated it's absolutely amazing !

[@ksmalls3785]

Thanks for the response! Love the bike.

[@martinf9626]

the old DCT transmission was not very good but the new one oh yess , when you try it , you gone like it. You gone play with the manual shifter but after a few days you gone a stay with the automatic , in sport mode it do the same job as a Manuel transmission and in the city with stop and go , it's wonderful

[@rasextractionlimited1813]

Hi bud.... can you tell me the name of the seat supplier please and also where the seat heater is operated from please? Cheers and keep up the good work!!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

sadddlemen road sofa LS made by Saddlemen. seat heat function button is on left side. easy to reach while riding. thank you

[@rasextractionlimited1813]

Thanks bud.. very much appreciated 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

@@rasextractionlimited1813 thank you for the time watching !

[@rasextractionlimited1813]

@@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA if you don’t mind can you tell me what the seat cost you please? They’re showing at $1300.00 in the uk🥴

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

@@rasextractionlimited1813 it was over 1k here in the states as well

[@michaellewis513]

Great video, my friend. One day soon I will get one.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

thanks 🙏🏽

[@GreenMod1]

Excellent video!!! Goldwings are an awesome motorcycle (for those who can actually appreciate what they offer). You have a great color Bike as well!! 😀

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

thanks for watching!

[@heathenbiker]

Riding a 99 Valkyrie now, but one day I'll upgrade to an F6B Goldwing. To me it looks absolutely amazingly sleek and bad ass, though i know that's subjective. But for me, I've never seen a better looking bike.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

it's a gem!

[@cwag2159]

I've been riding motorcycles since a kid. Dirt and street. Currently have an FZ10. Lately been doing much research on '18+ Goldwing. I haven't ridden one but can't decide between manual or DCT. I'm interested in this Goldwing to relax and cruise so I'm leaning more toward DCT. Although I'm hearing negatives on low speed control.... Can you share any insight on your experience with low speed control?

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

if you go back and watch all my wing vids i did an entire section showing exactly that. i forget which video but it has whole breakdown actually riding slow speed. Really shows exactly what you are seeking.

[@cwag2159]

Thanks

[@Big-Si2253]

Great video, thanks. I am considering a different seat. Does the Saddlemen you have change the seating position at all?

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

the saddlemen is phenomenal yes i feel like i sit more IN the bike and a tad back some i love the seat

[@Big-Si2253]

Thanks for the reply, and good to hear it sits you back a little. The stock seat sits me about an inch or so too far forward, which is ok on short runs but uncomfortable on long trips. Thanks again!@@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

@@Big-Si2253 absolutely! thanks for watching!

[@T30-z5w]

Great bike. I don’t even mind the stock seat.

[@louisjohnsonjr.4934]

They are available in manual in the United States also. My only question is. Is it very hot in the heat when riding? Never riden one and kind of curious in test riding one for my next purchase. It either that without the touring pack or a Indian chieftain darkhorse for me.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

when riding i don't find the heat very hot at all it does get hot in the saddle bags tho fyi

[@DeluxeChimp]

It's still my favorite even with the headache I had with my last Wing. If I could hit the do-over button - I'd still have my 2018 Candy Ardent Red 6 speed 😁

[@josephdavis7330]

Are you able to change out the tall windshield with little to no change in comfort? That's really the only thing that throws the profile off for me...

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

not sure , never tried it but i do know after market has several diff windshield versions

[@AlbertaRanch]

What brand are the hwy pegs? The location of them looks right for me. Thanks

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Gold Strike hwy pegs

[@jamesburns2753]

Just an FYI. The 2024 Goldwing does not use an electric reverse motor or the starter motor for reverse. Still a great video. New sub here too.For the reverse gear there is a small "reverse idler gear" between the countershaft gear and the output shaft gear. This causes the reverse gear to turn the opposite way from the other gears on the output shaft. The output shaft is a splined shaft that is more or less (via the differential) connected to the wheels

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

yes sir! realized that after i posted it, so thanks for the info! thanks for being a sub!

[@YuksekCCYouTube]

You are completely right but it's correct if the bike is a DCT model. Manual goldwing and goldwing tour uses electric motor for reversing. DCT gets pulled by the engine and transmission.

[@Jodyrides]

I agree, the Goldwing really doesn’t have any competition that is better or even equal. I had a GL 1800 Goldwing, it was perfect, except for the four-way flashers, that if you turned them on, you couldn’t turn them off. That’s just a minor glitch compared to all the systems and features and parts on the motorcycle that do operate perfectly. But as perfect as my Goldwing was, I just didn’t like it. I went back to what is now my third Yamaha, Venture since 1988. I started out with a 1986 Yamaha venture royale which I kept for 16 trouble-free years. Then I try to BMW K 1200 LT, 2004. I won’t go into everything that was a problem on that machine for me to get used to. But I’ll never buy another BMW. So I went from the BMW to another Venture. Then a Goldwing became available near me with only 13 K miles.. I put on new Dunlop elite tires, I upgraded the fork springs and the shock spring to match the fork springs, I change the spark plugs, all fluids, the clutch fluid looked like a melted chocolate milkshake when I bled it. The bike was 13 years old when I bought it from the original owner… I had it all sorted out, I put a new Honda vented windshield on it, heated grips, I added, I change the air filter myself, I thought that the dealer charging over $600 just labor to change the air filter was ridiculous because I was a motorcycle mechanic at three different dealerships in the 70s so I can spin the wrenches. But after changing the air filter, my GL 1800 Goldwing. I feel that the $600 labor is a fair price because that is not a fast job. It’s not that difficult, it’s just that it’s about 50 little jobs, it takes time, it takes about 4 to 5 hours just to change the air filter. so when I got my Goldwing also sorted in the maintenance department and tires and fluids, I tried for two years to fall in love with that machine. I just didn’t like it.. I went back to a Yamaha royal star venture which here in November 2024, I am very satisfied with. I have quite a few videos on my KZbin channel from behind bars of my venture,and my most popular video with over 74,000 views is my comparing my Goldwing to my Venture, and why I like the Venture better, and what I did not like about the Goldwing, as perfect as they are, and they really are perfect.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

this is an awesome and fair comment bc you actually gave it a big chance! well well well said by you on why and that's awesome you found the venture to be so good for you! I need to get a venture some time ! thanks for sharing! 👍🏼

[@petermercer5968]

What a great looking bike, i had a road liner 1900cc. The Yamaha was a fantastic bike.

[@CharlesHarvey-n6f]

I rode Harley all my life but I love this bike I think it might be the most Dependable motorcycle around and I want one😊

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

it's pretty awesome!

[@aztec541]

Thanks for the video Great review

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Thanks for watching! appreciate your time!

[@kwakaj14]

Its beautiful & my next bike , thanks for the informative video .

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Glad you liked it!

[@b-rye8134]

i have one and i have some things to say... 1. Zero aftermarket for pipes or bars. they are there but i cant afford 3300 for remus pipes. Helibars makes bars but are 800. Storage sucks. Other than that... Awesome, awesome. Btw. Made my own pipes and added the corbin doors and seat, also added the shad 59x top case. Brought it all together.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

true i'm ok with the stock exhaust and bars personally but i understand your point interesting you made your own! excellent! storage is def a little tight but a nice pillion bag does the trick while maintaining lines of bike for me when not needing the bag for travel

[@b-rye8134]

i got the same color scheme as you. Got the bagger instead of the tour. @@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA

[@jd9308]

I finally am back in the real world! Been not feeling so hot (no pun intended) this past few days or more. I finally feel good enough to make a decent comment on that beautiful Wing of yours! If If I were in the market for a touring bike, I don't think you can beat the price for what you get! Sounds like a sewing machine! Yeah, I wish all my bikes sounded like a sewing machine lol. Automatic!!!! Why that ain't a motorcycle that's a,a,a,a,a, Mini Bike!! Water cooled HA!!!! That ain't no motorcycle! Love the humor ABUSA! Emergency brake! Lawd have mercy! Electric motor....Great video and motorcycle ABUSA! Ride that Wing, err, Scout err, Enfield, and stay safe ABUSA!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

glad you're feeling better ! thanks 🙏🏽

[@ajelltone7320]

Great presentation my bro bro, dig it.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Much appreciated

[@lcdubs7847]

Can you remove the top box on the goldwing, or do you have to get the bagger version to have the clean look like that?

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

they have after market top boxes that can be removed. from the bagger version.

[@lcdubs7847]

@@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA thanks, but I'm wondering if the top box from the touring version can be removed. There's a '21 touring at the local dealer, and I'd like to know if the top box can be removed.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

@@lcdubs7847 i do not believe so.

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice video keep up the good work fella

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Thanks, will do!

[@BrianHoffman-oj1fe]

Great video. I was also looking at HD and Indian. But this bike from your review seems so smooth and reliable. What kind of jacket and gloves and helmet do you pair with you Goldwing ?

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

thanks! Wing is a tremendous bike for sure ! Jackets i have some Hawk Moto, and some beyond riders gear. gloves are from indie ridge.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

helmet is LS2 or HJC

[@BrianHoffman-oj1fe]

Thanks for the info. What are your thoughts between a Saddleman seat like you put on or Corbin for a seat upgrade.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

@@BrianHoffman-oj1fe I've had quite a few bikes and plenty of seats and the BEST seat i ever had is this saddlemen road sofa LS. It's fantastic! can't say enough about it.

[@BudzzableRides]

I'm a Harley rider but I love the Gold Wings, I do a lot of long distance riding and i'd buy one without hesitation if I could afford it.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

I hear you! thanks for your honest feedback!

[@wooddawg4868]

I am a Harley Davidson rider for the past 19 years. But I will say Honda built these bike for the highway and ease of maintenance. All you really have to do is change the oil and brake pads . One hole in and one hole out for oil changes, it’s fully counterbalanced and fully liquid cooled as well. Goldwing riders have their crews and Harley Davidson riders have their crews, but I will say Honda did their homework on those Goldwings no doubt.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

thanks for the honest response!

[@leeryan1969]

Man you are funny! 'That ain't a real motorcycle!' I want one of these, exactly as is in this video! Enjoy your ride bro!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

amazing machine !

[@KareemHadee]

I agree with all of the statements in this video. I love my 2021 GW. In only 6months I put over 12k on my bike with little to o issues. My only complaint is that carplay & android auto cuts in/out at highway speeds. I'm not sure why. Bluetooth works fine, but not those two features. Otherwise the bike is a dream to ride.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

thanks!

[@PhantomRider-78]

Curious do you use waze on carplay? Would love to see it

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

i don't even use the car play i use the honda nav as i never have any issue with it

[@PhantomRider-78]

@@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA thanks mate, about to trade my 23 Road glide special on a 24 GW ;)

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

@@PhantomRider-78 congrats!

[@choppermontana8212]

I just bought an Indian Challenger Dark Horse, and I love it. But I do wish I would have shopped around a bit more. I think I would have gotten a Gold Wing.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

congrats! dark horse is a really nice bike!

[@darinbetts7945]

Dear sir, your review is worthy of sponsorship. Have mercy, I’m looking through the same window❤ well done buddy

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Thank you kindly

[@twowheelsoneworld712]

So….. as a biker who is not loyal to a brand I ride cross country a lot. I rode a triumph but knew I needed to go with a larger touring bike. The two I studied for almost two years were the Goldwing and the Pursuit. Like a lot of things, personal preference comes into play. So without being swayed either way I got the pursuit. To me it’s a better bike hands down. The Goldwing is nice especially the auto and reverse assist. But after all the testing and looking the Indian pursuit for me was way better. More customizable. More comfortable from the start without buying things like a new seat. Again the Goldwing is a nice bike with a cheaper price. But it also felt cheaper when I was on it. Just my opinion.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

very fair and honest points! thanks for sharing! pursuit seems like a good one for sure!