2021 Honda Goldwing Review | Well I'm baggerred!
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- 2021 Honda Goldwing Review | Well I'm baggerred! As a self confessed fan of the new Honda Goldwing (in particular my own 2019 DCT Tour model) I was very keen to try out the latest iteration of this iconic bike - the 2021 machine, here's what I thought.....
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@@TheMissendenFlyer mine were all porn though. I signed up for the Welsh sheep one.
How else would we get a weekly guided tour of Amersham without having to go there? 😂
@@TheMissendenFlyer the price of fame I guess 😉
I work for a Harley-Davidson dealer and if I had the money to buy a new touring bike it would be the Honda Goldwing tour dct. Finest touring bike made.
Agreed!
Ive ALWAYS loved Dyna and Softail cruisers but if i went TOURING it would probably be this or the BMW. Theyre just cool
I had a test ride on a bike the same as this it was very nice however when I went and had a test ride on the BMWK 1600 GT that was absolutely lush no comparison
I'm not a Gold Wing fan but I do like comfortable seats, comfortable riding position, lots of legroom, good handling, plenty of torquey grunt, nice dash layout, clean lines, effortless performance and Hondas in general, wait a moment, maybe I am a Gold Wing fan.
Feeling confused !
Exactly Ian!
Awesome piece of kit but unfortunately it's hugely expensive and well out of my price range 🙄
You don't like spice but you like spicy food
Sounds like it 100%.
Your review is spot on I have the 2019 non tour DCT and I just love it. I have enjoyed six previous motorcycles and this is the best.
The Honda Goldwing, whether bagger or tour, has always been the ultimate touring bike. Refined, reliable and most definitely comfortable. The price may seem somewhat high, but when you compare the wing to other brand full tourers, you know that your money has been well spent. Thanks for the review Andy, terrific as usual. Enjoy.
That is a good looking bike. Judge Dredd, exactly. The lack of high top box at the back would be much better for me. Lower centre of gravity.
And that engine. Nothing else comes close.
Happy travels
Not really a gold wing fan but strangely I quite like the look of this one, looks very competent, great review as always mr flyer
Much appreciated
Was thinking the same thing. I think it looks nice.
Same goes mate. Love this. And prefer the look without the rear seat and top box. Also don’t mind the colour 👌🏼
I have never said to myself, “I’d like a Goldwing. Those bikes are badass.” But I must say, seeing this review and having seen a couple of the new ones in person, I’d like a Goldwing! Those bikes are badass!! Thanks for the review!
They are indeed.....nothing like their lardy predecessors
Yes a 25 year Harley rider and there may be a Gold wing in my future.
"I have never said myself I d like a Goldwing " just me too same thoughts ,,
I think we r getting Old& comftable ☺️
Iv been watching your channel for about 4 yrs what is great for me is that as I live in Chesham you drive all the roads and places I ride my bike on .
I’ve said it before, therefore will say it again, IF I can buy one, I will....
Gorgeous bike.
Nice vid, good to see those white vans again, life seems to be returning to normal with them being out and about!
Thank you Mr Flyer. This is not a bike I would ever own for several reasons (not my place to go into here) but I admire the level of engineering and quality nor to mention the effortless touring potential (oops just mentioned it) I hope you enjoy this bike as long as you have it at your disposal. :>)
Great update on the Wing- have logged almost 400 miles on my new 2019 Bagger and could not live without it !!! although my 2015 Corvette is gettin' a bit jealous of her
Looking forward to all of the reviews! Thanks Andy!
This really is the Rolls Royce of bikes,what a machine.great video.👍🏻
"It's pretty intuitive and you don't have to read the manual..." he says after opening one compartment and hitting a hidden button to open the fuel filler door ;)
My thoughts exactly now a 4 stage prices for something that does not need changing. Key into Fuel cap, unlock and refuel. Why a cap on top then all the other faff-on just to access.
Less is more as they say, that refuelling system would drive me mad.
@@guyr7351 In practice it’s very easy
great review! thank you for taking the time. very informative and you hit on many important topics for potential buyers. ride safe!
Thanks for watching!
Great review! I've been checking out your work since your fantastic interview with Itchy Boots. I think that you've got me convinced to get a Goldwing. Absolutely love that 6 cylinder engine and DCT!
Can't believe I'm going to say this about a Goldwing but...
I would love one of these
Morning TMF. I actually like the look of that! Fantastic review as always! I actually like the colour! Just wondering if the reflectors are big enough! 🤔
Great review as always. You made me want the Tour version, so I test ride it with my wife. She made me get it. Result. Thanks mate😁👍
Cool!
Thanks for another great review. If I needed a bike for two-up touring trips, the touring version of this GL would be it for sure. But since my Mrs just likes short rides for an ice cream, the GS works just fine.
I’m 34, I’ve always had bikes from categories such as sports bikes, sports tourers trials bikes and crossers but after watching this video I feel my subconscious plotting a cross country tour on a goldwing 😂 how my mentality has changed from my teenage years 😄😄😄
With age comes wisdom!
You can ride all day on a wing and not be exhausted at end of day.
I love my 2018 Goldwing DCT Tour. Best bike I've ever owned by a WIDE margin, so much fun to ride!
Couldn't agree more!
Thanks for another comprehensive report /review. Love the look of this model. If only I could afford it 😉!!!!
Great review. I do so love my 2018 non-tour DCT. Just a fantastic, comfortable all around bike that fits my needs & wants perfectly.
Liking the bagger look of this. Personally i love this colour.
I like it as well, but all personal taste.
Love the look and that colour
Fabulous first ride. Stunning bike. From a Ducati and Honda Pan rider! Thanks Mr. Fly.
Looking forward to more on the goldwing , I like it and the Honda quality is there to be heard in that motor , nice one Mr Flyer 👍
I am such a convert to these things is it my age or just that Honda have made them look sooo good looking at you there it looks to ride like a dream . Excellent and best in the black for me too . : )
These things are weird to me I'd absolutely love to own one but doubt I ever will. I feel like you lose a lot of benefits of motorbikes like easy maneuvering into a garden and filtering.
That's the first Goldwing i'd buy based on it's styling.
Long distance gem by the look of it.
You were born for these bikes. You look so comfortable and confident riding this one, it must be like putting on your old slippers.
It very much is.....
First time watching one of your vids. Incredibly well made and delivered content.
Well that's very kind of you to say - thank you! .....and welcome along!
I bought one of these, a 2019 model a couple of months ago and I absolutely love it. It goes, stops, handles and I think it looks great. Mine is all black manual gearbox one £22k and while it's a lot of money for a bike I think it's a bargain.
Jason, is their a quick shifter with the manual gearbox.
@@marksimpson5218 Hi Mark; no, clutch every time I'm afraid.
We need to see a picture of how you get two Goldwings in the garage!
I bought one 2 months ago and I freaking love it. You get everything in this bike and for a good price too. Love my 21 Goldwing. I got the manual one.
Right on!
Looks amazing! It has to be quite possibly the best big ultimate comfy touring machine. I wouldn’t even consider this unless I had a monster tour programmed in. It looks really flickable, comfortable yet easy going! Good review TMF 👍🏻
If i ever were to go for a goldwing this is the one i'd go for, it somehow just looks good. Never imagined i would say that about a goldwing as i'm not a fan of the regular models' looks. It's an amazing machine never the less.
Yes, a classy machine indeed. Much more appealing that the earlier F6 models.
The colour is a little “battleship grey” for my liking (strangely appropriate), but I love the effortlessness of the bike and certainly wouldn’t refuse one if offered…😉
I thought that was the track version. Haha, love your reviews, even if I’m not interested in ever buying the particular bike, I still enjoy watching your reviews.
I love my 2018 GW Tour but some of the upgrades are pretty compelling. Really great review!
Never expected to want a Goldwing, love the quiet power of it. May have to 'settle' for an Africa Twin instead.
DCT is the way to go.
Never thought I’d say this about a Goldwing but I actually love the look of this bike.
Today I did 742 miles on my '18 vstrom 1000, literally just got in an hour ago and this is the first video I watch. I'm imagining 742 miles on that Goldwing would have my back feeling better than it is now.
As usual a great initial review! I’m looking into one of these when I get back from Denmark in August. As you mentioned mid £20k’s is a lot of dosh, but this bike in Denmark is ...£65,000 pounds! For that kind of money the paint should have a lot more options. The Matt black with red looks fav at the moment. Thanks again. Just what I was looking for.
This Goldwing actually looks quite good… All the bells and whistles. I’m almost tempted.
I prefer the looks to the tour version
I actually prefer this to the tour version but I'd still have the tour for the extra luggage space and pillion comfort.
This is how a review should be! Great job 👍
Once again you've delivered, another great vid! Imma gonna get me one of those A.S.A.P. Thnx!!
I'd call that colour "undercoat grey". It looks like it's waiting for paint.
Everything else is SWEEET!
Great review, Andy... You must be getting taller!!! Not long ago you and I compared our 30/31” inseams. lol
🏍👍🏍
Seamless transition?
@@djwarren5081 beats the pants off of me!
Mine arrives tomorrow! Thanks for the vid, a good review.
Exciting times- congratulations!
It is such a huge bike. Very attractive seems really smooth too. Great review 👍🏻
Man walks into the Honda dealership and tells the salesman he wants to buy a new Goldwing. "Certainly Sir, what colour would you like?" says the salesman.
"I want one the same colour as a pair of pensioner's evapress slacks".
5’8” 32 inside leg and “talk you though the spec in the usual way” should all be patented 😀 Nice bike!
@@shegocrazy Unless Mr. Humphrees was on YT!!!!! LMAO!
Let's ride her some more.... 👍
Ok maybe the Goldwing can be cool. I could almost see me on one! Loved the color and blacked out engine! Nice review Andy!
Giant airfix spaceship love that dct great review as usual cheers Andy 👍🏍
Always loved big twist and go scooters when on holiday. This must be x10.
Apparently the Gold Wings are easy to ride at low speed, and lane-split in traffic. I'd really love to have a go on one :)
Living in Bangkok, that would be interesting. I had a Superduke I fitted with a Rekluse clutch. You could pull away in second with no clutch and just wind it on from there. It was great in traffic with a great steering lock travel. 👍
@@Jeez726 That Rekluse clutch must have been addictive when the traffic lights went green :)
14.30, the colour of unpainted airfix models... Ahhh yes happy days.
Simpler times!
I cannot believe that I'm salivating over a bloody Gold-Wing! So much so I ended up chatting with Kevin Campbell at your old Honda haunt, HGB in Ruislip today after visiting Chiswick Honda to find not one Wing on site! Very nice chap who took time to explain the bike and the finance package on offer at the moment. A definite test ride in the spring of 2022...
Not my old haunt - I was there last week getting mine serviced! Good bunch at HGB and Kevin is a top fella…
Well you’ve given me new insight to the gold wing , I’ve always liked Honda but not the gold wing . But seeing how it handled on your ride has really impressed me , I didn’t realise what a great bike it is , I’ve never sat on one so I pre judged it and I was wrong.
Try one and you'll be hooked (like I was)
I like the looks of that and like many have always had a bit of a secret fascination with wings but due to the cost and possible limitations I can't see me ever owning one, bit like an expensive 2 seater sports car in a way I guess. I wonder how much they are used.........
You can actually get a used 10 yr or so old Goldwing 1800 cheap if you keep searching on cycletrader or craigslist. I've bought 4 used wings and all 4 had less than 20k on them. 20- 30k is nothing for a Goldwing.
I’ve been out of the game for a while and remember in my 20’s I’d never want a GoldWing, until now.
David- same here. The Goldwings are no longer grandpa bikes. I'm so happy that l bought one!
Just why I ordered mine lately KR and great videos !
Good choice!
You get here and better every review. Ace. And what a machine! Nice one 👌💚
Thank you kindly!
Dam you TMF . Now I want a Goldwing. The Misses is going to kill me. LOL
Me too. TMF has a way of making me want a bike I'd never considered buying before.
Why do you think Honda give him these bikes, better then any salesman.
The man is responsible for many divorces, many garage upgrades, and more than a few sales. Indeed I blamed him for my recent Kawasaki. Told the wife to direct her ire towards Great Missenden.....
@@BibtheBoulder 😂
I know the feeling.
Not everyone needs a fully loaded Gold Wing so that's a good version. It reminds me of the original GL1000 which was naked when it first came out. (showing my age now ha ha ha)
I bought one of those early GL1000s used from a gentleman in Shreveport in 1977-78. He had installed a windjammer fairing and rear trunk. I would rather have had it bare but the plastic worked really well, rain protection wasn’t bad and the trunk was handy. No bags though Vetter offered them. Loved that bike
Wa-hey....my bike !! (except mine's black and red). Like you I absolutely love it.....especially the DCT gearbox. Best bike I've ever owned by a country mile.
About time we had a TMF Goldwing ride out!
Steady on!
very very good reviews, emphasizing more on the ride, comfort , performance , rider position, not too much on the gadgets, those gadgets don't matter when your back , thighs, neck, butt etc hurts you when you go long ride
This is a lorry, what a machine.
Being used to US fuel pumps, I immediately got anxiety when I saw the green pump handle/hose going into the tank... despite seeing the labels beforehand. (in the US green is diesel)
Bizarre there's not an international standard on that!
Same anxiety here, Matt, and for good reason. Came back from a scuba diving trip a few years ago and the wife said she had some bad news. She had accidentally filled the tank on her Toyota Matrix with diesel. She made it a few blocks before the inevitable occurred. Didn't even think it was possible to do that, but it is, apparently.
in Canada, yellow is diesel...is there a yellow in the USA? Been there so many times, and never noticed. Also, the spout sizes don't allow for a mismatch. We only have red and yellow.
@@davej3736 Yes in the US E85 is yellow. fuel caps are also color coded, yellow for flex fuel that can run on E85, green for diesel (except on heavy trucks), black for regular gasoline, and blue for the DEF tank on diesels.
@@SanDiegoDude619 On the upside, diesel in a gas engine you only need to drain the tank, refill with fresh gasoline, and crank the engine to run the diesel out of the fuel lines and you're fixed. Gasoline in a diesel is much worse, that usually causes a lot of expensive damage to the diesel fuel system.
Love your videos mate. Goldwing is a fantastic bike. I couldn't afford it but would if I could.
I have been considering the new 2021 NC750X DCT as apparently it's quite a lot changed from it's predecessor and would love it if you could do a review on it as as an everyday commuter/touring/weekender/jack of all trades bike for less than 8k and there doesn't seem to be too many English reviews on it yet. Cheers.
Health to Ride man!
good review, Ive owned a Wing in the past and am considering getting one of these. When you mentioned the seat height, you said you are 5'8 with a 32 in inseam. I'm 6'0 with a 31 in inseam, so the low seat is great for me too.
What are they like on fuel consumption Andy?
I've never worked it out in the mpg sense but on mine, on tour, I fill her up once a day....I suspect around high 30's mpg
Surely they have an onboard computer to tell you the fuel consumption.
My friend has a 2018 Tour DCT and he averages 53 mpg on his daily rides. I only get about 38 mpg on my’08 with 206K
I have a 2019 manual gearbox model and get about 52mph on A roads and about 45 on motorways hovering around 85. Incredibly good.
The 2021 Tour costs 31K -- now that is a really expensive bike! Makes 24K for this model seem almost value for money ;-)
How much is the DCT Tour with airbag?
7:27 quickly up to (realising its recording) 😜 Great machine and a great review as always!
I'd test ride it for 3 weeks also, although i'd never buy one. I sometimes wish i had a reverse like this, especially on slight inclines. Don't know much about the big touring bikes really. My r1200r can be used as such and was surprised the bhp
m is almost identical. I guess the six cylinders vs two is a much smoother ride. Nice impressions and despite the bias quite fair as usual. May your 'smitenis' continue. :)
Talk about intergalactic battleship of a bike....
All i need now is a lottery win and a bigger garage!!
What a staggeringly , fantastic machine. Unfortunately beyond my means.
The sound of the bike on acceleration is fantastic. I prefer the tour version looks and that 'trendy' grey colour which is appearing everywhere now isn't my cup of tea. Nicely done TMF, look forward to the next episode. I liked the new editing style too.
I'm glad you noticed my subtle change Colin! May do that again.....
Enjoyed that TMF. I have very recently bought that exact bike (but 6sp) and it’s lovely. I like the colour scheme very much. Regarding storage as you said it depends where you are coming from, many bikes have no storage at all so these twin panniers are plenty for anything I will ever need. I prefer the Bagger look too although they do look great nowadays after the 2018 redesign.
Agreed - previous to the 2018 model I'd never have considered a GW - these are handsome beasts
6 pot calipers used to be common on 90s sports bikes
2010 r1 had
@@parthasarathy5450 That's a lot of seized pistons to free up !
You would think Honda would put a folding backrest on this version so when carrying a passenger it would be similar in comfort to the other model but fold flat when not in use just a thought
Agreed. That makes complete sense.
There’s a slot for a driver backrest, but not for the passenger.
Indeed, instead of the silly fuel cap system they have designed
I love that colour, think the bike looks amazing. Would love one, but not sure how it would squeeze through the gaps for my commute in the city. Oh yeah also i cant afford one. I love that bike though!! Great review as always :)
What a magnificent machine. I have the Honda Rebel 1100DCT, but with this bike costing 2 & 1/2 times the amount of the Rebel, I'll have to be satisfied with the Rebel.
That Goldwing looks great too. I like this model more than the touring model.
Thank you for your excellent review. You are very good at it.
Ride safe and enjoy the bike.
Eric in Kissimmee Florida USA.
Cheers Eric! Happy New Year to you!
After this, Honda should treat us to a Valkyrie based on this generation..Honda, do you dare?..
Wouldn't that be something - and give the Triumph Rocket 3 a run for its money....
Very nice and comforting review of the Gold_Wing, honestly not my favourite bike, but it deserves respect. Lovely review 👍 thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
Another great review on a great bike. Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
"I'm just 11 stone"
*confused metric noises*
70ish KG
@@TheMissendenFlyer Ahhh :D Thanks
Btw, really enjoyed your Triumph Speedmaster review. Became my dreambike ;) Maybe in a few years...
That's not metric. That's British.
@@TheMissendenFlyer Have explained to many Americans 14lbs to a stone after that it is simple
I'm waiting for the £10k affordable Chinese copy....
As you should love this incredible ride O’Honorable Missendon Flyer. I too am quite smitten with this technological wonder. My 3rd since 84. I’m waiting on a lovely blue 22 airbag DCT Tour. Honda builds good stuff. From Formula One engines, personal Aircraft, winning MotoGP and Motocross bikes. Ride safe and ride often. Peace.
Nice review Andy…Goldwing is a wonderful riding motorcycle, and I’ve owned two GL and three RT’s so far. I honestly do love the look of the RT and I get a lot of non motorcyclists complimenting the bike. At the end of the day they’re all very good 👍 enjoy the bike 👍👍
So which do you prefer?
@@TheMissendenFlyer I am honestly torn between the two. The Goldwing is such an easy bike to ride and almost rides itself, but for me I love the look of the RT and the fact that’s it’s a little more challenging of a ride. Now I just need to convince my wife I need more motorcycles in life and have my garage look like yours. God bless you for leading the way 👍👍
A motorcycle with loudspeakers ... There's just something inherently wrong with that.
Since the early sixties I have preferred the racy looking bike...although I did venture into tour mode for a while in the late seventies. However I still love Bikes that are light ,stripped to bare essentials...and have good 'hooligan' potential .... even at seventy four I still have the desire to be eighteen again.
I do tend to agree on that - that's one part of my GoldWing that never gets an airing....
If you're going to tell your mates that you've purchased a 1.8 litre six cylinder automatic motorcycle with a heated seat, grips, a reverse gear, and an electric windshield, you might as well tell them that it's got a stonking stereo as well, whether you ever turn it on or not.
@@davidbrayshaw3529 A stereo system on a motorcycle is about as useful as an ashtray....
@@brianperry, Does the Goldwing come standard with an ashtray or is it an option?
I hope you don't mind me saying but i think you quite like that bike, fantastic machine, this is as close as l will ever get to riding one so thanks for the review, personally thought colour was fine but its the tech that impresses.
Great review!
Hope to see you reviewing yamaha tricity bikes.
It will be interesting to hear from an experienced rider.
These things look awesome, If i ever go around the world on a bike it will surely be on the goldwing!
Honda seem to love these greys lately. The 2021 CB125R comes in 'pearl smoky grey' which looks fantastic in pictures but is far lighter in colour and looks completely different in real life. Not a fan either!
Would love to see you review the 125R or 300R someday because as you say, small displacement bikes are a lot of fun!
Nice review. I quite like this suprisingly, to me at least. It is the ultimate tourer without question. I can honestly say that you are definitely doing your bit to dispel it's misunderstood nature. I also really like the clock set up too, not dissimilar to the 'Busa & absolute the best type set up imo.
Agreed 100% (about the dash)
Another good first impression (well kind of) review. In my youth I wouldn't have been seen dead on a 'Wing but like you I've become a huge fan since getting mine just over two years ago. I agree with everything you said in the video. I'm slightly smaller than you at 5'6" and just over 10 stone but as you say the size and weight of the bike is no problem at all. I can't think of another bike that has been so well thought out when it comes to weight centralisation/distribution. When I got mine the standard version you have here was not being imported so I got the DCT Tour airbag model that you have (mine is the earlier 2018 model year in black). I would recommend anyone to go for the tour model as the panniers are a bit small but with the top box as well that is not really an issue IMO. As you probably know for 2021 the size of the topbox has been increased a bit. The one thing I wouldn't have gone for is the airbag but the non airbag DCT Tour wasn't imported here either (I think still not). I'd rather have the useful storage compartment where the airbag is on ours. Hopefully the day will never come when I test the airbag and change my mind. I'm still falling more and more in love with mine after two years. So much so I acquired a really nice 1976 first generation naked Goldwing GL1000 just recently. It is quite interesting riding both bikes back to back and comparing the two. I really appreciate the virtues of the bikes now. I just wish I had cottoned on them many years earlier.
Great stuff Ian - darned good aren't they.....love mine, especially two up.
Another Awesome Vid :-) thank you Mr Flyer
Very welcome!