So You Want a Honda Gold Wing...

[@GenPat90]

I have a 1977 GL1000 on the road still, love my wing.

[@greatbigeye2506]

Yes I want heated grips, a nice soft suspension, full body wind protection, shaft drive, cruise control, chair ergos, a large comfortable 2up seat, ABS, and DCT. A Wing is the only option and if I find one for the right price I’ll jump on it.

[@kenbowlus2995]

It sounds like you just described Lexus.😁

[@greatbigeye2506]

@@kenbowlus2995 Pretty much! But a Lexus doesn’t lean like a Wing.

[@kenbowlus2995]

You haven't seen me drive. Lol @@greatbigeye2506

[@wellsbengston4132]

​@greatbigeye2506 exactly! I just took my Goldwing on an 80 mile ride, mostly on canyon roads. It may not be quite as thrilling as my Thruxton R, but it's WAY closer than any normal car could be.

[@darroncrick9993]

@@kenbowlus2995 I have both. The Wing is thirstier but far more engaging.

[@d33b33]

Darkside: Car tire on the back of your Goldwing. It tears the community apart and is most certainly worth a video.

[@jimporter]

Ryan F9 did a video on this on the Fortnine channel.

[@Coldwarrior7781]

My question is will your insurance cover you if you're rolling dark and something happens?

[@RadDadisRad]

@@Coldwarrior7781 insurance covers negligence, that’s why it’s so expensive

[@mustang32758]

Not even sure why this is a thing. I paid almost 30k for my bike , I'm not going to cheap out and put a tire on that wasn't meant for the bike. When I'm on the edge of the tire grabbing a full handful of throttle I want the tire to perform. Don't care that I saved money on the tire.

[@nyccollin]

@@mustang32758It’s a thing because you can put way more miles on a car tire.

[@amiedoll60]

The Goldwing is my ultimate bucket list bike, I don't think I could ever afford it, but if I could, I would buy one in a heart beat.

[@ronfriedman8740]

Older models are completely affordable and most are in great shape since the engines are bullet proof and their owners meticulously maintain them, mine included. I'm sure you could find a 2010-12 for around $10K.

[@tenaciousvirgiltenaciousvi5671]

Dude I got a 2002 for 3700. Buy one. They run forever

[@djtomtrain2015]

Bro. I bought an 89 for 2k and a week layer went 4k miles 11 states in 10 days. Not 1 issue.

[@munkeenevahrong239]

I just rode my 500 lb Honda CTX on a 11 day trip. It also has a 6 speed DCT and ABS. I wish there was some Honda in-between mine and the mighty Gold Wing. Remember the Silver Wing?

[@petrkarv]

They should have brought back an updated CTX with the 1100 Africa twin DCT instead of the rebel.

[@greatbigeye2506]

I had a DCT CTX700N, great bike but I upgraded to a Rebel 1100 for the cruise control, traction control, and way more power. A windshield and some ergonomic mods made it an even better bike than the CTX and used they sometimes go for as little as $6,000 US now.

[@greatbigeye2506]

@@petrkarvI completely agree.

[@АртурСтробенгальский]

Silver Wing in NT 1100

[@dcjr1053]

My neighbor had a Silverwing. Engine sounded like a bag of hammers, but it was a really nice bike. I agree a 2/3 size Goldwing option would be great. A modernized NT700 might be pretty sweet.

[@EdwinDearborn]

My 2015 F6B has completely changed how I ride. Longer distances, and so much comfort and smooth performance. And I have more HP and torque than 98% of the Harley's out there.

[@JustAnotherLuke94]

I actually went from a 13 F6B to a 22 Pan America.... Miss having the 100% peace of mind in the bike.. but so far so good!

[@mikekosar6135]

Love my F6B… black on black..!!

[@sgnt9337]

I had a 2004 GL1800. I put 70,000 miles on it in 6 years. Most comfortable bike I've ever owned. Very powerful too.

[@Yvonnemorgan2020]

❤🎉 can we be friends, I'm also a bike girl, you sound interesting.

[@seatime674]

You do alot of Miles you should get the Henry's Final Drive😅

[@stevec6427]

I recently met a gnarly old hippy on a mid 80's Goldwing. It had over 600k miles on the clock, still on the original engine and never had any real problems. Most of the miles were done in Europe and Africa so they weren't easy miles

[@carlosvejar3938]

I am the same age as the GoldWing. It's aged much better than I have. It's a great ride

[@blackbuttecruizr]

That flat 6 is a beast.

[@larryjex6485]

I still have my '86 Oldwing Aspencade and it's still a great touring bike. The '78 I had before it had the lockable luggage system that I really miss.

[@Wileylikethehawk]

I occasionally fall a little bit in love with early Goldwings - the naked bike style ones.

[@nelsonphilip4520]

Consider the late nineties Valkyries too!

[@RealHooksy]

The latest gold wing is a magnificent machine. If I had too much money I would definitely own one.

[@Pantechnicon]

I've had a 1978 GL1000 since 1990. Rode it across the country twice and still take it out 2-3 times a week to work.

[@nelsonphilip4520]

The Gold wing is a jack-of-all trades machine.

[@johnsaporta4633]

Love my 1985 GL1200 Aspencade. Fresh rear suspension, air preload still works, stainless braided hydraulics. All systems in great shape. And, the big bike can dance the twisties.

[@hamishlast9127]

Love my 2013 airbag GW. Moved from a zx14r and really appreciate the touring benefits of the GW. Not as fast or as powerful but then again, I never used that power much anyway. Zx14 was fun at the start but that massive power became less practical over time.

[@Axr24have]

Great vid man. Still riding my ‘83 GL1100 Goldwing. 105k kilometres on the clock and runs like the day I bought it.

[@Bululdaya]

Hogley Davidson, cross-eyed simpleton harley nut... love it! I'm on my second wing now, already thinking of getting a newer model. Definitely the gold standard for long distance touring. I had the ST1300 for a few years, fun to ride but the saddle soreness killed the fun. Now, I can easily do 800km a day on the wing.

[@ramishrambarran3998]

For a 14:02 min. Gold Wing video, you spent a lot of time (1:22min.) extolling the virtues of the K1600 GT ! I am 68, had a 2004 R1150RT for 68,000 easy-riding KMS. At this age I won't be buying a motorcycle again. I have a 2 year old Made-in-India Yamaha FZ25 doing 12,000kms, which does all I need to do. One BMW in my lifetime is enough. Enough niggling things going wrong. Worst bike I ever spent money on. And yes, I do have regrets. Yes, I am a Japanese fanboy ! There is NOTHING, like the Japanese machine !

[@KurtisIsley]

I bought a2023 F6B after watching your other GW video. 9,000 miles on it so far. I love it!

[@rd4k04]

Love my 04 GL1800. Put around 4500 miles a month on her

[@johnt6232]

I have a 2018 GoldWing, my wife and I took it on a 3500 mile trip Tx to Key West. Awesome bike wanted one since I was in my 20s.

[@Yvonnemorgan2020]

❤🎉 can we be friends, I'm also a bike girl, you sound interesting.

[@Allendale590]

I love both my goldwings! I have a 2016 f6b and a 78 gl1000. Both amazing bikes and have no real rivals for comfort and power.

[@bobsteinbeck5889]

Goldwings are the best motorcycle ever made

[@travisribordy816]

Former HD owner and I love HD. Especially the history with the brand. May own another in the future. With that being said Goldwing is absolutely the GOAT. Hopefully own one in the near future. Side note I'm 49 and riding a ‘24 Z900. Still like to go fast. Keeps me young.

[@joe2479]

Just purchased a 2018 non-tour manual with 986 miles on the clock! Sorry I waited so long to try a Goldwing. It is an incredible bike. I'm 77 and wish I had done this 20 years ago.

[@Yvonnemorgan2020]

❤🎉 can we be friends, I'm also a bike girl, you sound interesting.

[@jonathanlauber293]

Dude - there are not just Goldwings on the road from the 80's. I ride a first gen 'wing from the 70's. Super reliable motor and a great overall bike. I am not alone either. There are a great many GL1000's still on the road across the country.

[@chrisfrancis5569]

i have a 1982 gl1100 and café racer and it does around 1300 kilometers a week in the summer. still runs like a swiss watch

[@BlazingCoolant]

Not a Wing but I’ve put over 5k just since May on my 1984 Honda magna

[@familymcd]

I love my Wing. Can ride her all day and not be sore. If you know, you know.

[@ronfriedman8740]

Yup. I have a '14 with a stock saddle with a Utopia backrest and I can ride all day for 600 miles, get up the next day and do it all over again.

[@phillyarc5767]

I have an 01 1800 after 10.000 ride 15 hour a day there was no fatigue never let me down poring rain and high wends and thru the mountains of BC Canada and beyond still runs perfect today at 281.000 miles 0ne new tire and lots beef jerky water all good😁😊😉

[@Yvonnemorgan2020]

❤🎉 can we be friends, I'm also a bike girl, you sound interesting.

[@phillyarc5767]

@@Yvonnemorgan2020 ok but I'm a guy

[@seatime674]

281k thats freegan amazing. Any engine work at all, same alternator?..I have the the '07 with only 14k mi😅

[@johnkelly3432]

I had a2013 F6B , loved it, I'm riding a 2021 Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES , fun and fast

[@encinoman903]

If I was going to spend 30 grand on a motorcycle, it definitely wouldn't be a Harley.

[@gregallen5757]

Good job, Yammie. Not a fan of the 90s or 00s but the new ones look and ride sweet. You’ll be ready for one in a few years.

[@SkylerB17]

not gonna lie the new GW's look pretty freaking sweet. Cant afford one, but would like to own an older one some day. Im only 28 btw, and no kids, and generally prefer metric cruisers or sport bikes. So the goldwing has definitely left a mark on all kinds of different motorcyclists.

[@joelstephens8708]

Got a ‘77. Smoothest machine I’ve ever ridden. These bikes have no competition.

[@markmason7019]

Love my 2019 Goldwing

[@hkravch]

Hilarious how goldwing hands down beats that bmw on looks. Thing is slick.

[@BBhatt-pi5ob]

Honda Goldwing: we was kiings and shit

[@axelwolfe1680]

Love my 82 gl1100 goldwing. In Australia, where a 2 to 3 hour ride to visit a mate is normal, the goldwing is king

[@stephenpublicover8818]

The gold wing was the GOAT of cruiser bikes of all time!!

[@T418HSE]

Let me fix that for you. "The gold wing IS the GOAT of cruiser bikes of all time!! There ya go.

[@reliex3611]

can you do a video about the new 2024 Kawasaki zx6r it got a upgrade in tech and design but lost a couple ponys day 1

[@Yvonnemorgan2020]

❤🎉 can we be friends, I'm also a bike girl, you sound interesting.

[@Chuckmurdock]

I just bought a 03 kawasaki voyager xii because I wanted something like a goldwing, but cheaper got it for 1700$ with 50,000 miles thing's awesome.

[@someguy9520]

The new generation goldwing has outstanding real-world gas mileage. Have heard of many cases getting 40-45 us mpg Given the massive 1832cc, high weight, flat 6 and shaft drive, that's incredible efficiency

[@wingandhog]

Mine is a previous Gen and I average around 41MPG on the open road. About 38 city

[@someguy9520]

@wingandhog thats quite good I see many that get more like 40mpg and less. Some even go to 33mpg and lower. Thats one of the reasons why I will not change my NT700 for a 1st gen GL1800. Yes. 25L tank. But at 40mpg and maybe worse with my riding style, it results in less range than my 19.7L and my 45-50mpg

[@wingandhog]

@@someguy9520 No doubt. I think the mileage results depends on how someone rides. On the open road, I usually clip along around 75-80mph and am not typically hard on my bike. Usually for most Wing owners, gas mileage is not a major consideration. Comfort and dependability is. But getting 45-50mpg is excellent for your bike which is also an excellent machine.

[@someguy9520]

@wingandhog with the NT700, it kinda doesn't. If I baby it, i get my 4.7L/100km or 50mpg. If I constantly go on the highway with 160-170km/h or 100-105mph, i still get 5.6L/100km or 42mpg in the worst case On backroads, i don't go any faster than 60-80mph, I ride with a heavy right wrist, but i also use a lot of engine braking and ride with momentum I get that many don't care about the mileage, but paying between 6.8$/gal to 8$/gal is very expensive for 15,000 miles per year with that mileage. Dependability is ridiculous. Locally, they have 170.000miles and still charge 10.000$. The only bike I would change my Deauville for would be a 2018+ DCT Goldwing with all the options. All other bikes just don't offer all that much more from purely touring aspects, especially for the money. My NT700 cost me only 3700$

[@wingandhog]

@@someguy9520 …that is ridiculously expensive. I get that. Are you in Europe? That would explain those costs. Here in the USA where I live, we pay $3.20 USD per gallon. It was $1.85 prior to Biden

[@johnemous5777]

Found a barn held 1980 GL1100 with 20k miles on it, im hoping to get it running after a single carb conversion

[@robynmolle5842]

Video idea…. what’s the status of the motorcycle market new and used, I see a lot of new inventory in the stores and I also see the used market with extended days on market….

[@donaldmitchell2658]

Indian has a good looking touring bike. Similar to harley but better in my opinion.

[@theodorecalkins4212]

I had a 1976 with a Windjammer 3, bags and a luggage rack on the back that would easily hold 175 lbs(we tested it). The latest goldwing will replace my MT09 when I retire and have more time to road trip. EDIT: wheelies! Yes the original Goldwing would power wheelie. Scary if the road turned though, flexible handlebars didn't help

[@Yvonnemorgan2020]

❤🎉 can we be friends, I'm also a bike girl, you sound interesting.

[@theodorecalkins4212]

@@Yvonnemorgan2020 no, but thanks for asking.

[@Johnclark300]

Best motorcycle ever built by Honda, no bike is better, HONDA is #1.

[@clintallen1568]

I have a 07 919 that I bought almost new. A 19' Africa twin I bought almost new. I want a brand new Goldy but I'm only 38. Can this thing achieve a dank nooner???? Wheelies are a must for me and comfort for my wife. Please chime in if anyone has rode out a 1-2-3 on the rear tire of a gold wing.

[@thehungking]

Wheelies ain't a gw thing dude. They are very linear with power and the front wheel never lifts off. Try a sports tourer if you want that

[@Sir_Cactus]

The only disadvantage of the Gold Wing is that it is an absolut horror to work on. I work for an aftermarket suspension manufacturer and last time my college had to install a new damper on a Gold Wing, it took more than 6 hours and in the end some electronic feature did not work anymore.

[@michaelpitcock2834]

Very Entertaining, as a third owner of a 2015 F6B, when purchased with less than 9K miles just last year. She's a heavy _itch. But riding around the flat grounds of Ohio, she serves her purpose. Torq is very impressive, still looking for that sixth gear tho. I've nicknamed it The Smooth Criminal. Nothing still compares to my "2016" 1290 GT 😎MjP😎

[@jamesmathews243]

I ride a 1987 GL1200 Interstate. Still a fantastic bike today.

[@outdoorsjoe1]

7. Lol. You should do a kawasaki voyager. Got a 1986 I rebuilt myself and love it. My daughter calls it the 2 wheeled recliner!

[@American_Devil]

I use to not like these when I was younger but now that I’m almost 50 I think they’re really cool looking 😂

[@tbm275]

I want a 3/4 scale touring bike. Like can i have an 800cc with touring suspension that's NOT an adventure bike lifted out the roof. Like i rode a BMW R1200RS the other week and it rode amazingly. But i don't need the huge boxer engine, I'd be fine with just an 800 or so parallel twin and keep the weight under 600 pounds and seat height close to 30"

[@kenbowlus2995]

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT or GT+ maybe? 890 cc (triple), 117 hp, 68 lb-ft, 492# wet, 32.2" (low) seat height, includes side cases.... This seams to meet your criteria other than the seat being a bit over 30", and it is still much lower than most of the seats on the tall ADV bikes you referred to. Plus, that CP3 engine is sweet.

[@kennethanway7979]

Find a Honda pacific coast. They don't make them anymore, but still can be found used. I had two of them. Loved them. Just a baby goldwing! 😀👍

[@40freetoe]

I’ve got a nice 2011 c50t I’ll sell you

[@mikekosar6135]

I’ve got 70,000 miles on my F6B.. Which is another great gold wing… best part of that bike is… ITS PAID FOR

[@DuggleBogey]

The new blue one is simply gorgeous.

[@JonR_1138]

The Goldwing is expensive. I rationalized it by thinking, it'll be the last bike I'll need to buy. And the value really hasnt dropped. A used 2018+ will cost between 20-25k.

[@seatime674]

You can get an '18 Wing for $16-17k now

[@JonR_1138]

@@seatime674 I saw a few non-tour models for about $16k-$17k but there are lots still going for $20k+. Cycle trader is a bit hit or miss on pricing. I bought my 2018 a little more than 2 years ago and paid $26k for it. My point still stands though. If someone buys a Goldwing, in 3-4 years, the bike will still be worth close to what was paid.

[@irishtrash5]

6:06 ... Naturally it's some shirtless dad taking the picture... 😂

[@kurtfirestone2761]

Goldwings will run for at least 200,000 miles

[@MrGuitarguyadam]

“While you leave the wife and kids at home!?” lol just leaving the kids with their grandma for the weekend (or week depending on the occasion) while Me AND the Wife go in a trip!

[@gadget1473]

I have a garage full of mostly sport bikes however the Goldwing is the everyday bike I would keep if I could only have one .

[@jonobester5817]

Would have been nice if you had shown the list price of each successive model.

[@northwestrider369]

I was never really a fan of the gold wing. But, I have wanted the new generation since it came out in 2018. It looks so much more sleek and the new front suspension is trick.

[@paulbarber1077]

Long live the King. I had two...

[@GwenMotoGirl]

My first ex-husband had an ‘81 Goldwing. My second ex-husband had an ‘81 Goldwing Interstate. Evidently, I have a type.

[@musselmanmedia5236]

can we get a video on the best sceneic drives for motorycles

[@migueljonz3901]

There are plenty, just search...

[@migueljonz3901]

I liked my 2019 manual Tour so much, I bought a DCT too!

[@drinkmoresoda]

I really don't understand the whole rockform phone mount thing. Just enjoy the ride, unplug for a bit

[@Cwomack07]

Yommie needs to do a serious distance ride on one to convince me this is worth it

[@williamhardes8081]

we call my friend Mongo's Gold Wing "The Star Ship Enterprise" because of all it's bells and whistles. it's gym buff twin, the Valkyrie is a monster. it destroys rear tyres for some strange reason??? like a VMAX but better.

[@jacobcline4536]

I have an '85 wing. This bike holds its own very well. The only thing wrong with it, is it's ugly! Lol I love it.

[@Carsonktm420]

Would you recommend a gold wing for a first bike

[@7viewerlogic670]

No, they are too big and heavy. You need experience before you own a Goldwing.

[@Carsonktm420]

@@7viewerlogic670 had it over a month now, with no problems. It’s not hard to ride.

[@7viewerlogic670]

@@Carsonktm420 Ok

[@matthewsidell6103]

As far as Yamaha touring what about the 2018 + Venture and eluder models

[@july4813]

Lol, I got an 81 gl1100 I've been trying to get running. Saw this popup and got curious

[@brucevernon5827]

A member of our club bought a early Goldie as a young man traveling Europe sadly he passed away a couple of years ago but his goldwing is still running with over 900,000 miles on the clock

[@Yvonnemorgan2020]

❤🎉 can we be friends, I'm also a bike girl, you sound interesting.

[@lawdpleasehelpmeno]

I've got a 2005 Anniversary Edition Goldwing and it is a delight. Every time I ride it, it impresses me. How a big bike can have so much power and deliver it so smoothly is wild.

[@Mike-Hunt-Hertz]

Got the same bike. 30 year Anniversary. I test rode it for about 30 seconds and I immediately understood why nobody wants to sell or trade thier Wings away. I rode it home after the drive.

[@Yvonnemorgan2020]

❤🎉 can we be friends, I'm also a bike girl, you sound interesting.

[@thesuit4820]

He keeps saying "You" want... I've seen yammies review of the Gold Wing... "We" want.

[@kashiro2492]

I can't wait to turn 50 and buy this and go cross country w my future wife.... I'm only 28 rn tho so catch me on my ninja 400 at the track baby!

[@derekrandall6188]

My Goldwing looks identical to the blue 1 at the end of the video.

[@estern001]

God bless Japan. No one adopted capitalism like Japan. Japanese industry said, "Hold my Sapporo!"

[@mickromer6199]

Love to see the middle weight sport tourers.. such as the likes of the yamaha tracer, Kawasaki verseys

[@williamhardes8081]

the Gold Wing's gym buff brother the Valkyrie is an absolute monster. very, very rough on back tyres. not sure why? lol. Like a VMAX. i would love one but in OZ dollars they might as well be $400,000 at the moment. how do these compare with the FJR1300? BTW. Mongo's Gold Wing has 780,000 kms (almost 500,00 in freedum units) on it and still doesn't use oil.

[@AgingJerk]

Best bike of all time

[@chuckgoodwish3897]

I’m waiting for the GWM SOUO 8-cyl cruiser.

[@RadDadisRad]

I want the GL1500, it has the largest storage of all the models.

[@VictoryHighBaller]

Love my 95 Gwing yeh yeah

[@minnybiker4505]

I had a Road Glide Ultra. Traded it in on a Goldwing Tour DCT. Very happy with my decision. 30k miles in the first two riding seasons (Minnesotan here).

[@yammienoob]

Don't sleep on our Yamaha XSR900 giveaway! You only have until Black Friday to get in! Go to yammienoob.co and get entered to win

[@RadDadisRad]

You have a spammer in your comments

[@jonobester5817]

Would have been nice if you had shown the list price of each successive model.

[@Panzerstielzchen]

I liked the part, when he talked about the Goldwing! ;D

[@georgeblumenthal7938]

I'm surprised how many were sold without ABS.

[@andremauboussin2705]

I like this generation wing. I need to test ride one

[@cschym2705]

Wouldn't trade my 2018 GW bagger for anything else.

[@moosecat]

How can you find fault with a model of bike that simply will not die? Even though I'm more a Kawasaki guy, I have the ultimate respect for Gold Wings; many of them have more miles on them than people's cars.

[@Loyventures]

They need to bring back the silverwing at this point. something a little smaller and budget friendly now the gold wing got so bloated

[@erichouck9487]

I have a 2010 GL1800 and love it!!

[@BonesKitchens]

You are awesome for bringing history of motorcycles to us the people.

[@Wiwerest]

13:41 whaaaaaaaa?

[@spdcrzy]

That ENTIRE front headlight/instrument cluster/fairing assembly on the Harleys is ATROCIOUS when you visualize the bare frame just underneath it. It's SUCH a bad design choice. Honda does it way better. Even the BMW looks bad in comparison. :/

[@RootinTootinLetsGoScootin]

Not equivalent to a minivan, that thing ain't even a Cadillac. It's a dang Rolls Royce !

[@tsalapbeew]

That roadglide looks like a bike w/ hydrocephalus 💀