I just purchased a new to me 2018 Tour DCT Airbag and I honestly can say I don’t miss shifting gears at all….got caught in stop & go traffic on the highway and didn’t miss pulling a clutch in and out constantly as the traffic crawled along….I’ve been riding for 45 years and really enjoy the DCT….ride safe….
I love my 2018 DCT tour which by the way has a 7th gear for highway riding. You can switch to manual mode and when running in sport mode I can run thru the Twisties with the best of them. I just got my Russell Day Long saddle built for me yesterday and it is a game changer. Cheers brother... That is a beautiful bike.
Love the gold wings, I own a 1986 interstate model, the Honda Gold Wing is the highest quantity motorcycle ever manufactured in the history of motorcycle manufacturing.
Nice Video. I see you have a great collection of bikes. If you were to go on a cross country trip would you take the Wing or your Road Glide? I'm torn between getting a new Wing or Road Glide, thanks for your opinion.
Great looking bike. I’ve owned five Goldwings. 2103 F6B, 2016 Goldwing, 2018 Goldwing Bagger 6 speed, 2018 Goldwing Tour DCT and a 2020 Goldwing Tour DCT Airbag. No have a 2022 BMW k1600 GT. You can never go wrong with a Goldwing. Legendary bikes. Enjoy.
So I also have a 22 k 1600gtl. I also would like to add a gold wing dct to my collection. The question is how do you like the BMW in regards of the new model gold wing? Do you have any regrets. Or do you own both. I don’t want to get rid of the GTL for the wing. The BMW has 99% of the bike I want. The garbage radio sound robbed the bike from being 💯 in my opinion. Other than that I love it.
I still have the BMW R1250 GS. No regrets. Some of the fellas I ride with still own sport bikes only. So, I will ride the BMW when out with them. I've been using my comm system to listen to music, directions and take phone calls while on the BMW. Ride safe.
Hey Ralph, what’s up man? I hope everything is going well for you. Your 2018. DCT Wing was really nice. Your new Pearl White 2024 Wing is awesome. Ralph, I am curious what made you decide to purchase a six speed manual?
Hello Bruce, I prefer the manual clutch for slow ride control. I'm used to feathering the clutch to maintain balance during slow maneuvers. Again, just my preference and comfort. You still get all of the riding modes; Eco, Tour, Sport and Rain. I briefly tested Sport mode today. What a blast. Thanks for your comment. Ride safe.
if you had to choice and do mostly 2 up riding and want some speed and handling but most importantly really good comfort which bike would be the best choice
I was hoping to hear why you went from a DCT to a 6 manual. I owned a 19 Tour DCT for 2.5 years along with an Ultra Limited. The DCT was cool, but ultimately sold both bikes and went back to a Road Glide Limited. Nothing beats the smoothness of the newer Goldwing, except maybe a K1600. If I did it again, I would not want the mechanical complexity of the DCT.
@@davidedwards5773 , that's a great question. When I'm on the Honda Gold Wing, I enjoy the smooth flickable ride. When I'm on the Harley, I enjoy the sound of the Harley engine and the visceral feel. Can't really say I prefer one over the other. I guess I prefer the one that I'm riding at the time. 🙂
The Honda Gold Wing is a very smooth ride; suspension is second to none. It's like riding on a cloud. Gold Wing has hydraulic clutch (light pull). The Road Glide is smooth as well; great to kick you feet up on the highway pegs for the long rides. Wish HD would have kept the hydraulic clutch; it's a heavy pull at time and gets out of adjustment. I really like them both for what they are. Thanks for your comment. Ride safe.
@@ridingwithralph3491 Thank you. Thinking of a Gulin with DCT as a few years ago I got caught in traffic in Seattle and believe it or not my left hand started to fail me. The DCT must be also in bumper-to-bumper traffic jam.
Great looking bike. I’ve owned five Goldwings. 2103 F6B, 2016 Goldwing, 2018 Goldwing Bagger 6 speed, 2018 Goldwing Tour DCT and a 2020 Goldwing Tour DCT Airbag. No have a 2022 BMW k1600 GT. You can never go wrong with a Goldwing. Legendary bikes. Enjoy.
Hi. would love to read a small write up of your thoughts between the wing and K16. what made you switch, and what do you prefer? any regrets? thanks bud
The GW is a joy to shift. DCT is useful, but nothing like the traditional sport riding experience you get with that six-speed.
I just purchased a new to me 2018 Tour DCT Airbag and I honestly can say I don’t miss shifting gears at all….got caught in stop & go traffic on the highway and didn’t miss pulling a clutch in and out constantly as the traffic crawled along….I’ve been riding for 45 years and really enjoy the DCT….ride safe….
I love my 2023 dct touring goldwing
That is a sweet bike! And your garage full of bikes. Awesome !!
l purchased a 2023 manual shift last year , I agree with you. I would never buy an automatic motorcycle, that just makes no sense to me!!!👍🏾
I love my DCT 2023 HONDA GOLDWING, I will never by another automatic motorcycle. I love it
I love my 2018 DCT tour which by the way has a 7th gear for highway riding. You can switch to manual mode and when running in sport mode I can run thru the Twisties with the best of them. I just got my Russell Day Long saddle built for me yesterday and it is a game changer. Cheers brother... That is a beautiful bike.
You can also buy the foot lever kit too if you like that feeling 👍🏻
Need to introduce all of your motorcycle to your audience. I think it will nice to see what you own!! Thanks for sharing !!
That video is coming in the near future. Ride safe.
Love the gold wings, I own a 1986 interstate model, the Honda Gold Wing is the highest quantity motorcycle ever manufactured in the history of motorcycle manufacturing.
Really great ride...thank you for the time and effort to post!
Nice Video. I see you have a great collection of bikes. If you were to go on a cross country trip would you take the Wing or your Road Glide? I'm torn between getting a new Wing or Road Glide, thanks for your opinion.
Nice bike! I got the black one but, the white certainly looks great!
Man, if I had your money, I'd throw mine away! Great garage.
Great looking bike. I’ve owned five Goldwings. 2103 F6B, 2016 Goldwing, 2018 Goldwing Bagger 6 speed, 2018 Goldwing Tour DCT and a 2020 Goldwing Tour DCT Airbag. No have a 2022 BMW k1600 GT. You can never go wrong with a Goldwing. Legendary bikes. Enjoy.
So I also have a 22 k 1600gtl. I also would like to add a gold wing dct to my collection. The question is how do you like the BMW in regards of the new model gold wing? Do you have any regrets. Or do you own both. I don’t want to get rid of the GTL for the wing. The BMW has 99% of the bike I want. The garbage radio sound robbed the bike from being 💯 in my opinion. Other than that I love it.
I still have the BMW R1250 GS. No regrets. Some of the fellas I ride with still own sport bikes only. So, I will ride the BMW when out with them. I've been using my comm system to listen to music, directions and take phone calls while on the BMW. Ride safe.
Man, that flake in the pearl white looks amazing, I hadn’t noticed that in other pics of the ‘24! 👍🏼❤️👏👏
@Sectionatebeats, I agree. When I saw it in person; looks great. Ride safe.
Nice ride on a great looking bike!
Hey Ralph, what’s up man? I hope everything is going well for you. Your 2018. DCT Wing was really nice. Your new Pearl White 2024 Wing is awesome. Ralph, I am curious what made you decide to purchase a six speed manual?
Hello Bruce, I prefer the manual clutch for slow ride control. I'm used to feathering the clutch to maintain balance during slow maneuvers. Again, just my preference and comfort. You still get all of the riding modes; Eco, Tour, Sport and Rain. I briefly tested Sport mode today. What a blast. Thanks for your comment. Ride safe.
@@ridingwithralph3491 Thanks for responding back. Ride safe and take care!!!
if you had to choice and do mostly 2 up riding and want some speed and handling but most importantly really good comfort which bike would be the best choice
That's beautiful I think the red trim makes it. I ride the blue 22 dct. Best of luck with it my friend.
I really like the blue as well. Wish the 2024 came in blue; I would have chosen that one. However, this Pearl White is really nice. Ride safe.
Where did buy this Gold wing? Did you pay list price ?
I was hoping to hear why you went from a DCT to a 6 manual. I owned a 19 Tour DCT for 2.5 years along with an Ultra Limited. The DCT was cool, but ultimately sold both bikes and went back to a Road Glide Limited. Nothing beats the smoothness of the newer Goldwing, except maybe a K1600. If I did it again, I would not want the mechanical complexity of the DCT.
I prefer the manual transmission. More control for me during slow maneuver.🏍️
The Goldwing is more comfortable to ride than the K1600
What a beauty! I would love to try one someday. Its a tough call between Goldwing and Street Glide for me
Hello @jordancaleb5790, I agree ref deciding between the Goldwing and Street Glide. The 2024's look good. Ride safe.
@@ridingwithralph3491 Or Both 😄🙂
I was wondering as well which you preferred the Harley or the Goldwing?
@@davidedwards5773 , that's a great question. When I'm on the Honda Gold Wing, I enjoy the smooth flickable ride. When I'm on the Harley, I enjoy the sound of the Harley engine and the visceral feel. Can't really say I prefer one over the other. I guess I prefer the one that I'm riding at the time. 🙂
@@ridingwithralph3491 that sounds like a tough call for sure
What’s your favorite bike to ride in your fleet
I would have to say the Honda Gold Wing would be my favorite. 😁
How would you compare it to your road glide?
The Honda Gold Wing is a very smooth ride; suspension is second to none. It's like riding on a cloud. Gold Wing has hydraulic clutch (light pull). The Road Glide is smooth as well; great to kick you feet up on the highway pegs for the long rides. Wish HD would have kept the hydraulic clutch; it's a heavy pull at time and gets out of adjustment. I really like them both for what they are. Thanks for your comment. Ride safe.
@@ridingwithralph3491 Thank you. Thinking of a Gulin with DCT as a few years ago I got caught in traffic in Seattle and believe it or not my left hand started to fail me. The DCT must be also in bumper-to-bumper traffic jam.
So what have they significanly improved to 2023 to justfy the price rise.? Nothing.
Ever hear of inflation?
@@tommyimalas2283 No reason or inflation is just another word for greed
@@sadveryy4984 Inflation is just the expected result of stupid democrat policies. Just imagine another 4 years of this?
“He said his name is RRalph”
dude has bunch of bikes i own only a fjr 2002 and that alone is to much
Got to get that money up bro
@@BombsAwayLPyeah my money is in my big house and work two kids a new car so the money is going up
Great looking bike. I’ve owned five Goldwings. 2103 F6B, 2016 Goldwing, 2018 Goldwing Bagger 6 speed, 2018 Goldwing Tour DCT and a 2020 Goldwing Tour DCT Airbag. No have a 2022 BMW k1600 GT. You can never go wrong with a Goldwing. Legendary bikes. Enjoy.
Hi. would love to read a small write up of your thoughts between the wing and K16.
what made you switch, and what do you prefer? any regrets?
thanks bud
I would also like to hear your thoughts on a comparison between the BMW and the Goldwing. I am considering both as a long touring bike.