I have the DCT version and it’s great! Handles superbly and screen is as good as they say. I also own a 2009 Goldwing and the new one reminds me of the Pan European. The grab handles are poor but for £380 you can upgrade to the taller ones. The brakes are progressive and confidence inspiring. Acceleration in Sport mode is very aggressive, almost too much, but Tour mode is perfect. The panniers are small and beware the effect of a Tracker on the Stop/start system. Paint finish in the Matt blue looks very special. I’m averaging 50+mpg and I’m not dawdling.
I also have the DCT. I agree with the Sport mode and pannier comments. Mine stays in tour except when on gravel where I use rain. Works perfect. I never use the Start/Stop as it will just wear things out unnecessarily. My fuel consumption is worse than yours. I wish the fuel tank was bigger. The standard screen is too low but an easy fix.
50+ MPG with my DCT bagger as well. I find Sport mode way too touchy in the lower gears but useful on the highway in traffic at speed. I bought the DCT because I wanted reverse but not the top case. It really is a phenomenal feature that I've come to love with time.
Quick update in March 2023. My 2022 GW DCT Non Tour stranded me 3 miles from home on Sunday following the engine mgt light coming on and a failure to restart. 4hrs later the RAC confirmed the battery was flat and not charging despite being on an Optimate charger permanently in the garage. Now back at dealership to all be fixed under warranty. Final thought, after 3 days on charger it did start this morning but in 3rd gear as wouldn't go into neutral.
I`ve always criticised GW Drivers until one day I went for a Test Drive. Since that day, I wouldn`t want to be without either the GW or the DCT. A lot of people made the same experience so don`t moan, ride
SBKPete… what will I immediately notice as a rider with the loss of the electrically controlled suspension? Do you have an opinion? (Single rider) - thanks
Nice review. Would love to see the camera a bit higher to not see 90% of the fearing and somewhere in the background the actual infotainment and the views.
The Gold Wing is as close as a motorcycle gets to being a car. Costs as much as a car, 6 cyl engine, reverse gear, auto transmission, complete wind (and rain) protection, ergonomic seat, smooth ride, smart phone compatible, plenty of storage. It's only missing heat and AC.Why not just get a convertible?
HOORAY!!!!.AND THERE IS THE WINNER HOW MANY OF US WHO OWN GOLDWING HAVE HEARD YOU MIGHT AS WELL BUY A CAR!!! NO SHIT SHERLOCK!!! YOU GOTTA DO BETTER THAN THAT YOU LUDDITE!!!!!
I have the DCT version and it’s great! Handles superbly and screen is as good as they say. I also own a 2009 Goldwing and the new one reminds me of the Pan European. The grab handles are poor but for £380 you can upgrade to the taller ones. The brakes are progressive and confidence inspiring. Acceleration in Sport mode is very aggressive, almost too much, but Tour mode is perfect. The panniers are small and beware the effect of a Tracker on the Stop/start system. Paint finish in the Matt blue looks very special. I’m averaging 50+mpg and I’m not dawdling.
I also have the DCT. I agree with the Sport mode and pannier comments. Mine stays in tour except when on gravel where I use rain. Works perfect.
I never use the Start/Stop as it will just wear things out unnecessarily. My fuel consumption is worse than yours. I wish the fuel tank was bigger.
The standard screen is too low but an easy fix.
50+ MPG with my DCT bagger as well. I find Sport mode way too touchy in the lower gears but useful on the highway in traffic at speed. I bought the DCT because I wanted reverse but not the top case. It really is a phenomenal feature that I've come to love with time.
Me and my Wife Love riding the Goldwing... Luxury Sport Motorcycle!!
100% to the DCT! It’s a beauty. Smooth and seamless. Formula One.
Honda Goldwing Bagger looks good 🤩👌
I love my 2018 GoldWing bagger. Is there a better bike?
Quick update in March 2023. My 2022 GW DCT Non Tour stranded me 3 miles from home on Sunday following the engine mgt light coming on and a failure to restart. 4hrs later the RAC confirmed the battery was flat and not charging despite being on an Optimate charger permanently in the garage. Now back at dealership to all be fixed under warranty. Final thought, after 3 days on charger it did start this morning but in 3rd gear as wouldn't go into neutral.
You look cool with your open face helmet! 🇬🇧
Great review, one day I'll have one in my garage
I always enjoy your reviews!
I`ve always criticised GW Drivers until one day I went for a Test Drive. Since that day, I wouldn`t want to be without either the GW or the DCT. A lot of people made the same experience so don`t moan, ride
Great job, thank you for the great reviews. Happy holidays, and all the best to you and your family in the new year!🎉
Nice bike happy holiday to you and your family
Felicitari Bogdan!!!
Great review 👍
I have a CTX700N with dct and I want to upgrade to a goldwing now
2:33 I thought the suspension on the bagger was manual. Not electronic.
Why doesn't the the Euro version have traction control like the NA version???
The standard GW, does not have electronically controlled suspension. Only the tour version has it.
SBKPete… what will I immediately notice as a rider with the loss of the electrically controlled suspension? Do you have an opinion? (Single rider) - thanks
@@leoburns9674you cannot change spring settings electronically, but I assume the gw spring settings are good from the factory.
Nice review. Would love to see the camera a bit higher to not see 90% of the fearing and somewhere in the background the actual infotainment and the views.
Great channel 👍
No wider than an Africa Twin AS or BMW GSA. Great to do a long commute on.
how are these on passes in the alps ?
You should ride very slow
The tight twisties are not favourites when riding such a bike
I wonder what Honda was thinking… removing Traction Control? Safety is moving standard… yet here we are without the option. Odd.
Hello great movie very nice mounted ;)
Everyone is talking about not enough space for a helmet.... the helmet supports to be on your head...😏😏
Bro must wear full face helmet ⛑️🪖
Bro decides for himself.
The Gold Wing is as close as a motorcycle gets to being a car. Costs as much as a car, 6 cyl engine, reverse gear, auto transmission, complete wind (and rain) protection, ergonomic seat, smooth ride, smart phone compatible, plenty of storage. It's only missing heat and AC.Why not just get a convertible?
If you ever ride into London you'll understand.
2 wheel corvette
Obviously you have never rode one.
If you need an explanation you won’t get it.
HOORAY!!!!.AND THERE IS THE WINNER
HOW MANY OF US WHO OWN GOLDWING HAVE HEARD
YOU MIGHT AS WELL BUY A CAR!!!
NO SHIT SHERLOCK!!!
YOU GOTTA DO BETTER THAN THAT
YOU LUDDITE!!!!!