New 2023 Honda GoldWing DCT Tour Motorcycle First Look

[@user-cu6fd8py7t]

My wife owns a 2022 DCT Tour. We took it on a cross-Canada trip this past summer. We returned via the northern states. My Ultra broke down in Ohio, and we doubled up on her Honda. This is a phenomenal bike, and I can't think of a better bike for the money.

[@WOODZMAN]

We love ours, 10k so far

[@alp3781]

My 2020 DCT Tour is like no other bike in many....many years of riding. Till today, zero regrets. DCT for me, forever. I don't miss shifting. The paddle shifting is incredible.

[@WOODZMAN]

Yes I agree. I really enjoy this bike

[@DavidSmith-br4vt]

About your front tiedowns I have seen were that can make stress cracks in your frame. Traxxion Dynamics makes a tiedown that goes higher up on your steering mechanism that is more secure. I would recommend you looking into that. Praying you have many safe miles on your wing

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks so much

[@arideinthecountry]

Found your channel because of the CRF250L content. I’ve been following for 3 years now. Have a serious soft spot in my heart for the Goldwing. I would love to have one. Can’t imagine spending that much for a motorcycle but you do get what you pay for. When you compare it to the CRF250L, they aren’t even close to the same thing. Maybe one day… big fan. Good for you Frank!

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks ! Yea it’s a totally different world on the Goldwing, it’s sure a nice bike. I wouldn’t get rid of the 300L, it’s my favorite bike

[@roadglide]

100%! Congrats. Love it. DCT is an absolute game changer. Quick, smooth and seamless off the line. Once you become comfortable, this bike rocks as a sport bike. Great looking too. Let the accessorizing begin. LED lights save lives. The large trunk was introduced in 21 to present. The 6th generation of this bike began in 2018. Enjoy. ATGATT.

[@WOODZMAN]

Yea I would like to get an led light on the trunk for sure, are you the Road Glide that I hear Chris C talking to on his live video?

[@roadglide]

@@WOODZMAN I am sure am Woodzy!

[@WOODZMAN]

Thought you might be

[@JimmyRJump]

Lovely walk-around. Very good explanation of the functions too. Loved it. Warm greetings from Belgium.

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks Jimmy. Love the bike! More videos soon!

[@longrider188]

The manual has a "slipper" clutch and, of course, it's hydraulic. When it comes time to up shift, preload the shifter lever, then quickly squeeze the clutch about 2 mm and it snicks in slicker'n snot. Downshifts are just as easy. Preload the shifter lever, blip the throttle while simultaneously squeezing the lever. It decelerates with a delicious "BWABMMMMM". Shifting is a wonderful feeling, especially on the new Wing, and is one of the best parts about riding a motorcycle. Any able-bodied rider that wants to do away with such a glorious experience doesn't really like to ride motorcycles. They want a convertible that leans.

[@WOODZMAN]

lol ok

[@KimmoJaskari]

The king of tourers, for years and years. The only thing I don't really like is the DCT. It's an amazing system that I'm sure works perfectly, but I really enjoy using manual gears. Even though it's technically "worse". I somehow just feel more involved in the bike's operation. I had a big Burgman with CVT and it was great too, sport mode and all, but I felt like I was driving it, not riding it.

[@WOODZMAN]

We are really liking the bike, just got the hitch installed today and trailer connected. Now just gotta do a practice run tomorrow

[@TwoWheelAccord]

They do offer this (that I know of) without DCT option. But people more often than not buy the DCT. Hopefully Honda will forever keep manual as an option.

[@MrMajikman1]

@@TwoWheelAccord They still make the manual, but from what I have heard, they sell way more of these DCT's. I believe they said the manual is a little bit heavier.

[@markheinig]

If you weren't riding 2-up, would you consider riding the GoldWing as a solo rider? As a western US solo rider nearing retirement, I'm very tempted by this bike for touring and day rides involving not only interstates but also the many interesting scenic state 2-lane highways we have all over the country.

[@WOODZMAN]

Oh yea it’s really nice solo !

[@geraldfrieberg7921]

Buy the manual tranny model. Skip the DCT. You will not be disappointed. Better yet, wait for the new 2 liter engine coming out in a few months.

[@markheinig]

@@geraldfrieberg7921 I'm not in a hurry and I won't have much riding time this fall, so I'm definitely waiting for next year's bikes.

[@user-ri4xb7ze2f]

HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THE RIDE

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks for watchin

[@dmalcom3074]

Congratulations on the new bike. Looks pretty sweet. Happy Travels!!

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks so much and thanks for watchin

[@XnnorDaveB]

That has all the bells and whistle’s …. Sweet , enjoy your first big adventure

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks Dave!

[@johncresswell4680]

Welcome to the motorcycle that all others are wishing they where absolutely loved mine. Got totaled a week ago in Va. (deer attacked me) but I’m looking for a new one now. Please remember to use quality riding gear all the time. It saved me only a fractured ankle and a sprained wrist no road rash. The only thing I’m doing on the new one is upgrading to the airbag model. Enjoy my fellow Goldwinger

[@WOODZMAN]

The deer are think around here for sure. I try not to ride at night. Thanks for watchin

[@markman7]

I have a black 2023 DCT Tour, and to add to the fob locking the bags automatically, I've noticed that if you have the trunk open, it will not stay latched shut if the fob isn't present. It will release shortly after you close it if the fob isn't detected.

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks for the tip Mark, I have lots to learn

[@Jimmer-Space88]

Great review, thanks for taking the time to walk us through. Enjoy the ride.

[@WOODZMAN]

Thank Jimmer & thanks for watchin!

[@jeromehebert3184]

Man I've been looking at one for several years .. might keep my sport tourer and put one of these next to it in the stable.

[@WOODZMAN]

We sure are enjoying it

[@douglasfernandez7996]

Thank you for the Tutorial . Just bought the same bike and the dealer was a little vague on the details. Didn't know there is two ways to start the bike .

[@WOODZMAN]

Yea my dealer didn’t know it until I showed him

[@Hogdriver88]

Bike is a beauty. Making it difficult for me to NOT go back to one again….

[@WOODZMAN]

We love it, definitely the sweetest bike I have ever ridden

[@Eli4Bill]

Beautiful bike Frank!👏 Looking forward to some videos of your rides.

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks Bill & thanks for watchin

[@F6B_ADVENTURES]

That’s a good looking bike!! I have a 22 and I ride that puppy!

[@WOODZMAN]

Oh we absolutely love it, it’s amazing to ride on our trips

[@LenaScott-numoto1]

Congratulations 🎉 beautiful bike!!

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks for watchin

[@mikegillespie266]

Congrats on the new bike!! Looking forward to seeing some footage of its performance! Ride on!!

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks Mike & thanks for watchin

[@theonlyredspecial]

Great bikes. So reliable. My friend recently hit 330,000 miles on his.

[@WOODZMAN]

Wow that is crazy!

[@Habeebea]

I got a 1989 gl1500 last year. So that means I will get one of these bikes in 2057. You’ll have to roll start it because that key fob will be long gone.

[@WOODZMAN]

Hahah that may be

[@coyote102076]

Very cool! I have yet to see a single video of someone who rides one that did not absolutely love it.

[@WOODZMAN]

Yea it’s amazing, we hope to have some good rides soon

[@paineys3341]

I tried one and although I liked the DCT I did not like the riding position, felt I was perched on it rather than in it, also didn't like the bars and what I understand they cannot be changed only add some riser thingies. Plus those clam bags are the most stupid design I have ever seen

[@stevehicks616]

Go do the blue ridge parkway and the and cherohala skyway and the dragon, you want be disappointed

[@WOODZMAN]

That is in the plans

[@GoodGuysCarry]

Thanks for a great video! I think I would miss my driver floorboards… otherwise it looks like an awesome bike! Congratulations!

[@WOODZMAN]

Yea and I can put them and thought I would be really I don’t notice that I need them

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

You want to pick up a Screamin' Eagle parts catalogue. New cam, big bore kit, air filter, upgraded oil pump, cam plate, lifters, shock absorber, headers, can and a few other bits, you'd have a really nice bike! In all seriousness, congratulations on your purchase. I'm watching this video with more than a little envy. The paint looks awesome in the video. Is it as good in "real life" as it is on video?

[@WOODZMAN]

Hahaha some people do put everything on there bike, all I care to have is a rack on the trunk and a trailer hitch so I can to a trailer. Yea the paint looks really nice for sure

[@scottsmith1897]

You bought a boat............ 😆 congrats on the new bike...... just sold my 300l and picked up a KTM 390 adventure and love it.

[@WOODZMAN]

Hah thanks & thanks for watchin

[@overboost7667]

Very good first look & you've done your homework (like cleaning setting for the windshield). I will collect my '22 in a few days. It has been sitting since august 2022 because I had a head on crash with another bike coming my way while riding the 1500 SE destined to be swapped in august 2022. After 9 months of rehab, i am stoked ! It ill be the light blue, which is a one-year only colour for 2022 here.

[@WOODZMAN]

Wow that sucks, keep riding! And stay safe

[@naughtystep285]

Beautiful! Glad you’re taking your puppy. Should be some fun videos ahead.

[@WOODZMAN]

Yea we are going to give Krickett his first ride tomorrow

[@donniebraham6156]

Very nice bike, that will be a lot of fun😊

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks Don

[@rustycornelius8212]

Another great video. Can’t wait to see the new content.

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks Rusty

[@rustedjunkgarage3316]

What a Kool touring bike, great walk around video, enjoy the ride. 💯🆒

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks for watchin

[@Scoottoots]

Wow, that's some luxury there. Enjoy 🙂

[@WOODZMAN]

Yea it’s crazy, definitely more than I have ever owned

[@BillAnthony-lt6fx]

Dct is nice

[@WOODZMAN]

My first DCT, love it

[@bryanttaylor358]

Even quicker start-up from off; hold the brake and the start button for a few seconds. Bike starts up.

[@WOODZMAN]

Yea I forget to do that, I showed it to the dealer when I bought the bike, lol he had no idea

[@hooligantimes9132]

This will be nice when I grow up!

[@WOODZMAN]

Haha yea well I have done that

[@goldwingmoments]

Hi, new Subscriber here. Congrats on your new Goldwing Tour DCT. I ride a 2021 Goldwing Tour, Manual, and also love it. I am sure you will enjoy many long trips and I hope to see some good video. Take care and ride safe.

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks for the Sub and thanks for watchin. We love it! More videos soon

[@Greg-Backgammon]

Found your channel while researching same bike and have subscribed! Awesome looking bike and it will be my next bike. Unfortunately I’ll have to wait till next spring probably. Was wondering if you have installed or plan to install a belly pan? If so which one? Have seen a few horror stories re engine damage on the Goldwings if not installed. Basically I want your same bike! 😂. Keep up the great content!

[@WOODZMAN]

Awesome, thanks for watchin! I installed the Wing Stuff belly pan, didn’t want to take a chance

[@Greg-Backgammon]

@@WOODZMANthanks for your reply! Ride safe! Looking forward to more Goldwing videos from you! Oh, and how was the install? Difficulty level and installation time? Are you happy with it? Thanks in advance again!

[@WOODZMAN]

Oh the install is super easy. Time maybe 20-30 minutes the first time. Yea I like it

[@Johnclark300]

Honda Gold wing is the #1 motorcycle ever built. There is not another manufacturer that comes close to making a bike with that kind of quality and engineering. HONDA is #1

[@WOODZMAN]

I agree! Thanks for watchin

[@geraldfrieberg7921]

I owned a '22 wing DCT for about 4 months. I couldn't stand the clickity-clack busy transmission noise and mediocre GPS system. Loved the engine; hated the transmission. Fortunately, able to sell it for only a 600 dollar loss. My regret: NOT buying the manual tranny model, which I learned later is actually a delight compared to the DCT model. To each his own.

[@WOODZMAN]

I love the DCT myself, no complaints

[@hacksfordayz2159]

Niice bike congrats..enjoy😊

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks & thanks for watchin

[@richgreenwood7343]

Thanks for the video, but besides electronics I don't want, it really doesn't offer me much my 1987 goldwing has to offer. Yes, new is nice, but not much has changed in 35 years.

[@hankwojo]

My dream bike . . . I just need that one megabucks win . . .

[@WOODZMAN]

Haha yea it’s expensive but you only live once

[@randersson3672]

Very, very nice 👍🎯

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks and thanks for watchin

[@Nelsonriggusa]

Sharp! Sharp! Sharp!

[@WOODZMAN]

Haha thanks for watchin

[@jmackd1]

what a machine! looks awesome.....

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks Jeff, we love it so far, I think it’s going to be perfect for our big trips

[@Mjr1348]

Nice bike. Enjoy !!

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks Mike!

[@perichiii57]

Very nice..picking ours up next Wednesday.

[@WOODZMAN]

Awesome!

[@jaybyrd5556]

Sweet bike thanks!!

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks for watchin

[@mugsy5672]

Nice review

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks!

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice review keep up the good work

[@WOODZMAN]

Thanks Marcus! More soon!

[@mancavechronicles2139]

awesome !!

[@paulstanley3265]

Great video. I never had anything over 650cc and been looking at these but the weight scares me a little . Does it feel heavy at stop and slow moving.

[@WOODZMAN]

It is heavy but once moving it really don’t feel heavy at all. It don’t feel that big ether

[@jasonschneider2925]

Very nice handa goldwing, check out the 2024 handa goldwing motorcycles making a bigger motor

[@WOODZMAN]

I haven’t found any info on a 2024

[@LTVoyager]

What’s a handa?

[@SLeeStyle]

coulda bought like 5 300ls instead 😂

[@WOODZMAN]

Haha true

[@Donfleebie1]

Who needs five of those?

[@WOODZMAN]

Lol

[@zfold4702]

Means? What's 300ls?

[@michael7324]

Ok what is DCT?

[@WOODZMAN]

It stands for Dual Clutch Transmission. It pretty much make you bike an automatic

[@michael7324]

@@WOODZMAN Ahhhh ok. Thanks. I can see where you would want to pull the clutch and shift. Lol.

[@snakebite6511]

Its just such an ugly bike, it looks like it went to the disengage school of Toyota which all the plastic

[@WOODZMAN]

Lol I guess everyone has an opinion and most opinions are the opposite of yours

[@Johnrider1234]

We got a 2023 dct. Manitoulin island Ontario canada 🇨🇦

[@WOODZMAN]

Awesome!