The Honda GoldWing is a phenomenal bike, no doubt. I for one, totally get the fixed fairing thing. My first Harley was a 2001 RoadGlide and I "upgraded" to a 2015 Ultra Limited and I miss it. That being said, you absolutely do NOT have to explain or defend your decision to buy a Honda. Great bikes and you've basically got a 2-wheel Honda Accord and if you take care of it, it'll run in excess of 200k miles. Let the haters hate, get out and ride and enjoy your bike. It's all the same wind. Ryan
I put 275k miles on a 07' softtail nighttrain lol.....they both make great bikes....no question you will get more chicks on a Harley though....I've got over 700k miles and I've had both...
I put 275k miles on a 07' softail nightrain... all I did was change the oil and tires and brakes....no question you get more chicks on a Harley though...I have over 700k miles and owned a 12' goldwing...both make great bikes.
If you ever get a chance try a 1400 Kawasaki Concours. I have been riding 50+ years, this one is bike 17 for me and I still have my Hayabusa which I love for what it is. My Concours is just flat smooth and powerful. It loves to turn with the Michelin GT 5 tires on it... just can't beat it. Also, Honda is a superb engineering and manufacturing company. NSR 750... who would have thought that motor would work? Nobody has equaled that level of successful engineering inside an engine.
Just did a 4,400 mile trip from Florida to Canada and Maine this summer on my 2018 Gold Wing! Without a doubt it was the best bike for the trip! I have owned several Harley Ultra’s and had been left stranded on the side of the road twice!
I'm a Harley guy. Never had anything but a Harley for 17 years now. But I gotta say these new gold wings are pretty bad ass!! The more sporty look is killer ! I'm gonna take a serious look at one when in ready for a new bike
Everyone who likes the honda over the harley is just more tech savy and understand what it is all about, advanced and superior technique and way way more reliable. The honda can take you to the end of the world and it will take you back home when your done. Harley is a brand from yesteryear that is only bought for romantic reasons, let's say the women under the motor enthousiasts... The feeling the sound and the color is what matters to those, and it's fine when you drive 5000km per year, 'cause they are just for show. The Goldwing is for the people that actually want to ride...
It's amazing how quiet and easily it is to hear your normal voice, without shouting. A testament to the Goldwings refinement and engineering excellence.
LOLOLOL I put 275k miles on a 07' softail nightrain... all I did was change the oil and tires and brakes..it was never in the shop except for tires..no question you get more chicks on a Harley though...I have over 700k miles and owned a 12' goldwing..put 50k on it.....both make great bikes. Currently on a 19' street glide special I got back last fall...just rolled over 15k miles.
@@user-jz3vc9kd2j i hear ya but that goldwing compared to a Harley is like comparing an F15 to a propeller plane. There are guys that will prefer either one but you def getting more bang for your buck with Honda
@@user-jz3vc9kd2j My Harley at 11k miles had been in the shop 4 times and ended up getting sold. Think you had a rare Harley search the web will show the Harley issues.
@@user-jz3vc9kd2j LOL @275k on a softail night train. I'm a Harley guy.... and can safely say you have not put that many miles on that bike with no problems.
I have been riding for 30 years now. All of my life I always thought that HD bikes are just junk. Poorly made, never updated, always issues, towing guys love the business from HD riders and so on. Yes, they do have good looking riding gear, nice chrome all over, pretty dealerships with nice wallpaper and music running on Saturday morning and sometimes buffet. It still does not help me spend so much money on one. Just does not justify !!!! That is why I took the 2020 GW DCT Tour and no freaking regrets at all. My bank account shrank for a good cause. happy Honda days.
I ride to all my photo shoots from Jersey to Manhattan mostly. I need reliability and comfort. I had Indian, Triumph, BMW and now Honda GL1500SE. So far, the Honda is the most comfortable and maintenance free. I get the most bang for the buck with the Goldwing. I may get a Road Glide someday. But I like the comfort and quiet rumble of the Honda. It's now noisy but you know its there. Great wind and rain protection. I get compliments from everyone except the Harley riders. lol
Perfectly said. I enjoy the rumble of the Goldwing as well. I also like that the majority of the maintenance items on the bike can be done without going to the dealership. Ride safe!
I have a 2016 Harley limited. I had come into some extra money and was going to upgrade to a 2018 Harley Limited. BUT then I heard about the new goldwing. Instead of buying the Harley I decided to get the 2018 goldwing instead. I still have my Harley and now I have my goldiwing. I can honestly say that I love my goldwing more than I do the Harley when it comes to strictly performance. The goldwing is in my mind is without question the better all around performance bike I feel when riding. But I still love the classic Harley rumble of the exhaust and I love the classic styling of the Harley. I feel that each of these bikes has positives and negatives. But each bike also has its positives as well.I will say that so far since I got the golwing I have put about 2900 miles on it and only 700 for my Harley.that says enough Congrats on ur bike and remember that there are aftermarket accessories coming out slowly but surely for the new goldwing every day. I have a few and have been stopped by several 2018 goldwing riders to ask where I got a particular part. Like another commenter said the wind doesn't care.
Harley parts dealers everywhere because they are needed, Harley's are a lot better now but still have a much higher breakdown/failure rate than Honda. You do not have to worry about having any type of major failure with a Gold-Wing, so no need for as many dealers LOL. Oh, and yes i am a proud owner of a 2001 1800 GLA Gold Wing.
I like your comment about how if you’re not happy with what you’re riding , you won’t d. I bought my first bike 3.5 years ago and I have outgrown it in terms of power and capabilities and most days I am simply bored and rarely turn around and look at it. I appreciate your insight because it truly spoke to me.
I have owned both and hands down the Goldwing is better all the way around. More power, smoother ride and reliability. As I got older, I found that the noise and vibration of the Harley grated on me.
Craig Hanesworth used! 07 with 10,000 miles. Took it in for an oil leak I couldn’t track down. Also a brake light issue and the brake rotors were apparently put on wrong at Harley Davidson
Who in his right mind would do that? I mean harley used to be the bike everyone dreamed of but now it's more the bike where nightmares are made of. Couldn't be much of a surprise that it would be in the shop... And for what that special Harley sound? Which pretty much is the sound of a combustion engine running very poorly and a marketing department that made it into a feature. :)
The one thing a harley dealer doesn't want to hear is "goldwing". Straight away they know your a swinging voter. They tend to give up trying to sell you a bike. They know its a better bike in every way.
I think you'll come to learn, just as I did, that there seems to be an even larger and more fanatical following of the Gold Wing than there is for the full dress HD Ultra model tourers. As it was also a concern of mine, I also found out that there are actually significantly more Honda Powersports dealers (approx 1300) across the country than there are HD dealers (approx 700). Not surprising since Honda actually sells about twice as many bikes here as Harley. I had an HD Ultra Limited which I adored and when it was time to get a new bike, I was just going to get a newer version of the same thing. However, therein lies the problem... it was just a newer version of THE SAME THING! Honda offered stuff that can't be had on the Harley no matter how much you spend: active suspension, power wind screen, remote locks, traction control, drive modes, reverse gear, 7 speed DCT, that super smooth 6 cylinder mill, and above all else... airbag.
Sometimes I wonder if Harley feels like they don't have to make significant changes to their bikes as they continue to have a loyal following no matter what. Do they subscribe to the notion of "If it ain't broke don't fix it?" Hmmmm
@@craighanesworth262 it's kind of understandable from HD's point of view. Their big touring bikes fetch the largest margins, along with having the lowest development costs, and have a loyal following... you gotta be really certain to have something better before messing with that formula. Honda however, benefits more from being on the cutting edge. As a company with such deep roots in motorsports, from F1 to GT cars and dirt bikes to MotoGP, they have a corporate culture that's inherently more involved in pushing the performance envelope on all fronts. It costs hundreds of millions of dollars to completely engineer a new bike, design a new engine, write software to run it, test it, get it certified internationally, and then tool up to build it. Goldwing has gone through three such ground up evolutions since the original was launched in the early 70's. On the other hand, a casual observer would be hard pressed to pick out the differences between an FL from 40 years ago and a modern day Electra Glide. Don't expect any ground breaking leaps forward anytime soon either. A recent Bloomberg article basically said that Harley's going to be borrowing money and cutting development costs, so they could continue doing what they're doing, the way they've always done it.
Thank you for your insight and sharing your experience. I currently have and love Harleys. For my touring bike, I chose a 2018 Goldwing. It’s the right touring bike for me.
I just got a 😊Harley softail and eventually want a big touring bike. I love both the gold wings and road glides. I’d probably end up getting a Honda though since it has more creature comforts and will need less maintenance than a Harley. Hondas are known for only really needing oil changes and they’ve built a reputation on reliability.
Buffalo born now in Phoenix. This is the first video I found of yours and immediately felt at home as you hit the bridge going from Grand Island to Niagara Falls. Good video keep it up!!
Screw all that Harley praise. The DCT GW is a superior bike period. Just say it. I have one and yes, I love it waaayyyy more than any Harley or any other touring bike I've owned.
We all know why. Harley is good 2 things and not much else. 1 is image and 2 is the sound and everything else you can get with the goldwing and much more and better. Nuff said.
Bottom line for me is that my bike has got to make me want look back at it every time I walk away. It’s got to inspire. Life’s short, just buy the damn bike.
I ride my Goldwing almost everyday and all I see are crap Harley-Davidsons.... they're definitely a bunch of confused Riders. You get twice the bike for half the price with the Honda Goldwing.
For me, it initially was about having a bike that would be the most comfortable for my wife so that she would ride with me more. I had been riding a much louder bike that did not have a comfortable ride for the passenger. I traded for a used Goldwing and off we went. We have ridden many many miles on that Wing that have been very enjoyable. Quiet enough were we can carry on a conversation or just enjoy the ride. Last year bought a new 2019 Wing and am even happier. Love the new amenities and capabilities of the bike. I really like Harleys but love the Wing for us.
I rode my 2003 Gold Wing for 15 years putting 105k miles on it and it never cost me one dime for any repairs....only normal maintenance items..the Gold Wings are not only long distance, two up trailer pulling machines...they handle and stop way better than most people would think a touring bike would....they are fun to ride in the twisties riding two up on your way to where your going...the 2018 model is 90lbs lighter than the old model with so many upgrades...love my 2018 Gold Wing.
Very impressive review....ride what you want to ride, for sure! I love my Harley Davidson Heritage, but I see the appeal of the Goldwing. Thanks for the video. Liked and Subbed!
I loved my Indian Darkhorse, but had to get rid of it for financial reasons. Ended up buying a HD Street Glide Special from a friend for super cheap! I ended up hating that bike and it cost a fortune to service. Sold it and bought a Honda.
I test rode a Road King before buying the 2022 Goldwing tour DCT. Loved the bike but I spent 5 minutes at the end of the ride trying to get the thing in neutral. I told the salesman. "Oh they all do that" he said. They wanted 30 grand for a bike that comes stock with a gear linkage that needed replacing for a better part from new. That put me right off. And for all the haters saying I don't know how to find neutral. Well you're right I don't, at least not on that Harley.
Perfectly said!!!!!! I had a 2017Africa twin for touring and it was uncomfortable to the point I made excuses not to ride and considering stopping riding all together and then I went to the Honda dealer to get a quart of oil for another motorcycle I have well a few hours later I came out with a 2021Goldwing🤷🏻♂️😁 went from crate to my garage the same day I definitely will continue riding with this machine it’s the most comfortable motorcycle I’ve ever owned and I’ve had more than 30 bikes including a 95 Goldwing that I sold quickly after I bought it way to big and I was nervous riding it. I’m smiling constantly when riding the new wing and thinking of far off destinations to go.
Stunning machine, and respect to you for your views on "not being in to one type of bike". Sometimes it's easy to become fixated with one brand...just look at how many people own a Rolex, yet there are better watches out there. Like you I have an interest in all bikes, and have ridden/owned many machines. Sure, there have been bikes amongst them that I miss, (Kawasaki Z1300) and some I don't, (Yamaha XVS650 Dragstar) some I regret ever buying, and those I would ride again in a heartbeat. Ironically I have just parted with a GL1800 (2004 year but less than 10k on the clock) and replaced it with an NC750X DCT. Superb bike, with incredible fuel economy of 90+ to the gallon. Now looking to add a Hayabusa (it will be my fifth one) to the garage as I just love the shape of them, and the incredible torque. Enjoyed the video, good luck, and keep posting. Bib the Boulder, England.
Wow, the comment about the number of dealerships is the exact opposite where I live. One Harley dealership in my province vs at least 8 Honda dealerships.
More and more Harleys are being made in foreign countries. Brazil, India and soon to be Thailand. Closing plants in Milwaukee, Wi and Kansas City Mo. Indians are made here but for how long only time will tell. It”s all about what type of motorcycle YOU like and want to buy.Japan makes reliable products like their cars and such. The Goldwing is a well built bike and it”s track record proves it, The only bike I have driven the past 18 years is a Harley, so I”m not bias.Ride on everybody!
Had a Road King since 2011, no change of consequence (motors aside) since 2009, just couldn’t bring myself to pay so much money for the same thing again. I looked at Indian and Honda, both are excellent but so pricey in Australia, not to mention how much more expensive the Harley had gotten too, so I rode the BMW RT and fell in love, much cheaper and better than the others (except maybe the Honda) and so smooth too. Then I rode the GSA and it was such a good thing and an even lower price, that I bought one. Not as much weather protection as the RT but that suspension travel and all round usability sold me on it straightaway. 2021 and just some shiny new colours for the Harley. At this point the joke is on anyone who buys a touring chassis Harley, the other bikes are streets ahead but if people keep falling for new colours and more chrome, Harley will keep selling you yesterday’s tech at tomorrow’s prices. It’s a bad business strategy in the long term but they’ve wasted so much money on bikes nobody wanted, that they’re happy to sell you a polished turd until you all wake up.
I rode Hondas for many years had 3 of them the last one I bought new and rode it for 16 years. Now I ride a 2012 Electraglide Classic. I like The Harley-Davidson for all the reasons you expressed way easier to get aftermarket parts. On a trip Dealer network is so much more than with my Hondas. I do like Honda they make a great product, for the most part, I had little to no problems with mine.
You likely not gonna need a dealership with a Wing. I have had both, love both, currently own am Ultra Classic, but the wing is absolutely billet proof! Oil, tires and brakepada are all you will need. Can't say the same for my Ultra. Keep the rubber side down and ride safe!
Not to sound spoiled, but I think both bikes would solve the dilemma, cruiser style harley is still desirable, new counter balanced motors , flawless paint and styling, ridiculous pricing, they still are pretty nice, road glide special or ultra classic are nice bikes, new goldwings are awesome, quiet, smooth, u have to try the dct version, I've had and rode both, it's your choice, try both out, see which one puts a smile on ur face, as for owning both, maybe if ur Jay Leno, otherwise I'd choose one or the other lol
I really hate going to HD Dealer because you always have to fight for discount and markdowns. Its such a hassle to have this feeling that if you do not ask they gonna put lots of unnecessary charges that will inflate to price way above MSRP. Im not sure if the same is true on a Honda Dealer. I hope not!
I've only had to use my dealership once for service. They were reasonable and didn't inflate the price. When I bought my Goldwing I got a good deal. However, that was pre pandemic when supply was greater.
I also like the Road/Street Glide specials. But I’m actually leaning toward a Goldwing as well. I got a buddy that is STILL riding his 1987 Wing. Major selling point for me. I like the DCT, but I like the manual option as I can control/feather the clutch in certain situations.
I think you can get a pretty good deal on the manual. Unofficially, I heard the DCT is outselling the manual by a 2 to 1 margin. I think that dealers are aggressively pricing the manual transmissions right now
I like the tech on the honda. But I love my harley ultra. The goldwing looks to car like on the instrument panel mirrors etc.plus I love the rumble of that v twin
My unbiased opinion is that the road glide sounds better. However, I will say if you plan on doing a lot of long distance riding, a loud exhaust can become tiresome on your ears hour after hour. Ride safe!
Harley is very nice shape, but you should be facing with heat issue low reability issue high maintenance cost high accessories cost. You should be due a lot of customization for your Harley Davidson. I think Harley is the best in US only specially in the cold weather areas.
Harley is gorgeous but Honda is reliable if you live in USA you need something good for long distance and give you less heat. The Honda is the best option but if you’re looking to the shape of the bike hard to give you that.
mark angelo Garcia They do have a basic Goldwing (non-tour) that doesn’t give you the trunk. That model is a little cheaper. Also if you elect to go with the standard instead of the DCT you save about 1k. I don’t think that they wanted to lower it to much under the belief that “you get what you pay for.”
If your looking for basic, google 2014 Honda Valkyrie. You get the gold wing drivetrain in a bare bones bike, plus you can find them for under 10 grand.
Im actually looking at a indian challenger and im attempting to convince myself the indian is a better choice ...but is it? Indian ■pros • more RWHP hp •more RWT torq •better nav •touch screen •bosch slt •sound system ■Cons •cost more (i can get a new 2019 cheaper ) •no tour pack.(you have to pay extra for it) •no electronic ajustable suspension •unknown reliability •less dealerships (not that big of a deal) •no heated grips(you have to pay extra) •no heated seat(you have to pay extra) •shorter warranty( 2 vs 3 year) •belt vs shft driven •less storage •no reverse creep mode (i need this ) •no hill assist (not a bid deal but still) •no dct (great if your doing lots of highway driving) •same top speed (i belive 112mph govern) I guess it all comes down to looks , i have driven both and both are great bikes, the indian has that nice v twin sound but less overall stock creature comfort and h9bda has a bullet proof engine as well as many more stock items.
Both are great bikes. I don’t think that you will be disappointed either way. I will say that the DCT is worth its weight in gold when it comes to stop and go traffic. Not having to shift from neutral to 1st to 2nd and vice versa is nice
Wife and I sat on one last year when it first came out, They don't let people ride them. It's really a nice bike and we might have been more interested if we got to ride it... side note. Wife and I walked in to a Harley Davidson dealership in 2011 just to look at the bikes. No interest in ever really owning a Harley Davidson, really happy with the Suzuki we had... they offered to let us ride a new ultra limited. We both couldn't believe how nice the Harley Davidson was... needless to say they are the most comfortable bike for the job in my humble opinion. We bought that bike road it all over the place and never had a problem one. We now have a cvo Harley Davidson for the two up riding. Wife has a slim s for her self and I bought a cb1100s new to ride with her... long story short, get what you like... P.S. they still have that 2018 Honda gold wing sitting in the same spot as of last week...
Congrats on the CVO!!! That is a great bike. I agree with you in that I think Honda dropped the ball on not allowing people to test ride the Goldwing. I heard that some of the larger Honda dealerships had demo Goldwings but they were few and far between. I also think that Harley does a better job of having demo days so you can try out different bikes.
Naturally I prefer the Goldwing. It's all around less expensive and fewer headaches as far as breaking down and other mechanical problems, However, the Road Glide is a nice bike. Get the one that won't leave you with regrets that you should have bought the other
You won’t need to see a dealer unless you want to, not because you have to with the Honda. Service it yourself and get your Honda filters, plugs etc online and you won’t need to see one at all.
You didn't point out the most important thing - the way Gold Wing glides the roads, no Harleys even close... More or less you've said it's all about the money, but for the passionate rider who has an idea it's not :-)
I love how the Goldwing handles the road. To be honest I haven't ridden the Road/Street Glides enough to talk about how they handle. Thanks for watching. Ride Safe.
Harley or Honda? Well, here we have an outstanding beautiful woman, she will behave as those naturally do and not quite cheap for sure. You very soon will „learn to love“ all upgrades she needs to stay in the mood you fell in love with. Then we have a good looking woman you can trust in. She even cooks good meals and will definitely take good care of the children which she wanted as much as you did. Gentlemen, make your choice! My perspective from a European Harley Lover but Honda Rider whithout the very understandable Home Bias towards the „American Real Deal“.
I bought a new ultra classic.what a disappointment.fairing broke,lights would pop every 3 months,bolts fall off,leaked oil at head gaskets.went to a fatboy same shit nothing but problems.finally i woke up and got me a goldwing.never go back a superior motorcycle.i do have alot of nice harley shirts and jackets.
LOLOLOL I put 275k miles on a 07' softail nightrain... all I did was change the oil and tires and brakes...it was never in the shop except for tires...no question you get more chicks on a Harley though...I have over 700k miles and owned a 12' goldwing...both make great bikes. Currently on a 19' street glide special I got last fall....just rolled over 15k miles on it.
I bet you 10k you never bought a new Harley with the problems you described....maybe a used one that wasnt taken care of....piss poor maintenance will do that to ANY bike.
@@user-jz3vc9kd2j i can prove that i bought a new 2005 ultra classic at tim shermans in perrysburg put your 10.000 up.id love to show you wrong.also have a glass piture they sent me when i bought it.lets do this.
@@user-jz3vc9kd2j i can also prove that i purchased it thru harley davidson credit.put your money where your mouth is.im in toledo ohio.ten grand i can pay off half my bad ass goldwing.
Get the bike you want, be happy with what you ride. Excellent advice. I've owned both Honda's and Harley's, the only bikes I've ever owned. IME, all bikes have plus and minuses regardless of brand. For me, the GW is not the bike. It is based on a sport bike platform with a sport bike rider position designed for two up with a trunk. I've also owned the previous version and found the wider older bike to be even more of a discomfort. The wind protection on the new GW is far less than the previous model and way less than my Harley. Then there is the lack of storage on the GW, especially the new 18-19 models. The Honda engineering is high quality but the fit and finish is not on par with the Harley and is very cheap for a $25K moto. All in all, I prefer my Harley any day over the Honda.
Yes with the GW you get a sport and Cruiser in one with way better engineering and design then any Harley not even a comparison if you want to go slow hell yeah pick a Harley any day.
No doubts about there are hundreds bikes better than harleys. But it’s not the point. Some men want the “best” wife they can afford, others simple falling in love with some stunning beautiful woman. I’m not so wise to state who is right, but I’m enough older to say that love and marriage are not the same thing.
sounds like a guy who has never taken a gold wing, or probably even your HD, cross country. having done it with both brands, i implore you to keep your blinders on, its better if you dont know what youre missing.
candlstudios I owned and loved Harleys for 13 years. Traded in my Stage 4 Ultra Limited for a 2019 Honda Gold Wing DCT Tour. Best bike I’ve ever ridden!
I'm a jap guy Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda 4 me! Especially the Yamaha Venture baddest looking touring motorcycle on the road 👌. Hands down!!! Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager 2nd.
The Honda GoldWing is a phenomenal bike, no doubt. I for one, totally get the fixed fairing thing. My first Harley was a 2001 RoadGlide and I "upgraded" to a 2015 Ultra Limited and I miss it. That being said, you absolutely do NOT have to explain or defend your decision to buy a Honda. Great bikes and you've basically got a 2-wheel Honda Accord and if you take care of it, it'll run in excess of 200k miles. Let the haters hate, get out and ride and enjoy your bike. It's all the same wind.
Ryan
I put 275k miles on a 07' softtail nighttrain lol.....they both make great bikes....no question you will get more chicks on a Harley though....I've got over 700k miles and I've had both...
I put 275k miles on a 07' softail nightrain... all I did was change the oil and tires and brakes....no question you get more chicks on a Harley though...I have over 700k miles and owned a 12' goldwing...both make great bikes.
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@@user-jz3vc9kd2jchicks won't wanna be with your gay nerdy ass on that bud light pride HD 😂😂😂
You said it
Whoa listen to how quiet and efficient that bike is running. That's one nicely engineered motorcycle
GoldWing more American than any bike.... it's a real touring bike. Especially interstate tour . And Japan reliability 👌
If you ever get a chance try a 1400 Kawasaki Concours. I have been riding 50+ years, this one is bike 17 for me and I still have my Hayabusa which I love for what it is. My Concours is just flat smooth and powerful. It loves to turn with the Michelin GT 5 tires on it... just can't beat it. Also, Honda is a superb engineering and manufacturing company. NSR 750... who would have thought that motor would work? Nobody has equaled that level of successful engineering inside an engine.
Just did a 4,400 mile trip from Florida to Canada and Maine this summer on my 2018 Gold Wing! Without a doubt it was the best bike for the trip! I have owned several Harley Ultra’s and had been left stranded on the side of the road twice!
I'm a Harley guy. Never had anything but a Harley for 17 years now. But I gotta say these new gold wings are pretty bad ass!! The more sporty look is killer ! I'm gonna take a serious look at one when in ready for a new bike
Do take a test ride when you can. I think you will be surprised at how smooth the bike is. Thanks for watching
Everyone who likes the honda over the harley is just more tech savy and understand what it is all about, advanced and superior technique and way way more reliable. The honda can take you to the end of the world and it will take you back home when your done.
Harley is a brand from yesteryear that is only bought for romantic reasons, let's say the women under the motor enthousiasts... The feeling the sound and the color is what matters to those, and it's fine when you drive 5000km per year, 'cause they are just for show.
The Goldwing is for the people that actually want to ride...
Nice video. The key take away is, like you said, just ride what you like. If you love the bike it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks or says.
It's amazing how quiet and easily it is to hear your normal voice, without shouting. A testament to the Goldwings refinement and engineering excellence.
I will take My Honda Goldwing 2023 bagger any day over any Harley bagger! It's obvious that Goldwing is the best tour bike in the U.S.
I’ve owned both brands. My Harley spends more time in the shop then my Goodwin ever did.
LOLOLOL I put 275k miles on a 07' softail nightrain... all I did was change the oil and tires and brakes..it was never in the shop except for tires..no question you get more chicks on a Harley though...I have over 700k miles and owned a 12' goldwing..put 50k on it.....both make great bikes. Currently on a 19' street glide special I got back last fall...just rolled over 15k miles.
@@user-jz3vc9kd2j i hear ya but that goldwing compared to a Harley is like comparing an F15 to a propeller plane. There are guys that will prefer either one but you def getting more bang for your buck with Honda
@@user-jz3vc9kd2j My Harley at 11k miles had been in the shop 4 times and ended up getting sold. Think you had a rare Harley search the web will show the Harley issues.
@@user-jz3vc9kd2j LOL @275k on a softail night train. I'm a Harley guy.... and can safely say you have not put that many miles on that bike with no problems.
@@user-jz3vc9kd2j well you're supposed to change the wheel bearings long before that.
It's not what you ride.....but that you ride.
Fantastic and well done honest review.
Exactly. Thanks for watching!!
I have been riding for 30 years now. All of my life I always thought that HD bikes are just junk. Poorly made, never updated, always issues, towing guys love the business from HD riders and so on. Yes, they do have good looking riding gear, nice chrome all over, pretty dealerships with nice wallpaper and music running on Saturday morning and sometimes buffet. It still does not help me spend so much money on one. Just does not justify !!!! That is why I took the 2020 GW DCT Tour and no freaking regrets at all. My bank account shrank for a good cause. happy Honda days.
Great choice!! Ride safe
when it comes to touring. the Goldwing is on another level! the balance the ergonomics and that beautiful boxer 6 engine is a Marvel!!!
I ride to all my photo shoots from Jersey to Manhattan mostly. I need reliability and comfort. I had Indian, Triumph, BMW and now Honda GL1500SE. So far, the Honda is the most comfortable and maintenance free. I get the most bang for the buck with the Goldwing. I may get a Road Glide someday. But I like the comfort and quiet rumble of the Honda. It's now noisy but you know its there. Great wind and rain protection. I get compliments from everyone except the Harley riders. lol
Perfectly said. I enjoy the rumble of the Goldwing as well. I also like that the majority of the maintenance items on the bike can be done without going to the dealership. Ride safe!
I have a 2016 Harley limited. I had come into some extra money and was going to upgrade to a 2018 Harley Limited. BUT then I heard about the new goldwing. Instead of buying the Harley I decided to get the 2018 goldwing instead. I still have my Harley and now I have my goldiwing. I can honestly say that I love my goldwing more than I do the Harley when it comes to strictly performance. The goldwing is in my mind is without question the better all around performance bike I feel when riding. But I still love the classic Harley rumble of the exhaust and I love the classic styling of the Harley. I feel that each of these bikes has positives and negatives. But each bike also has its positives as well.I will say that so far since I got the golwing I have put about 2900 miles on it and only 700 for my Harley.that says enough Congrats on ur bike and remember that there are aftermarket accessories coming out slowly but surely for the new goldwing every day. I have a few and have been stopped by several 2018 goldwing riders to ask where I got a particular part. Like another commenter said the wind doesn't care.
They are both great bikes. That's the nice thing. You really can't go wrong with either bike
@@craighanesworth262 same here man. I have cvo and 2018 wing dct
I was a "rebel" in the 70's and rode a HD, now I'm a "rebel" in the 2000's and ride a 2019 GW DCT
Great bike!
Came for the motorcycle commentary, enjoyed the video roaming around the region where I grew up!
Proud owner of 1997 GL1500 ,. “ Made in America “, bike . Absolutely no problem .
I had a couple Shadows from that era and the back of the back seat always made me smile.
HD are damn beautiful. But quality and longevity wise, Goldwing without even thinking
Honest, truthful, sensible, and just downright logical.
Craig said the same thing a lot of my friends who picked Honda over Harley have said.
Harley parts dealers everywhere because they are needed, Harley's are a lot better now but still have a much higher breakdown/failure rate than Honda. You do not have to worry about having any type of major failure with a Gold-Wing, so no need for as many dealers LOL. Oh, and yes i am a proud owner of a 2001 1800 GLA Gold Wing.
Ron B I only have 7,000 miles on my Goldwing, however it has been 100% trouble free. Ride safe!
I like your comment about how if you’re not happy with what you’re riding , you won’t d. I bought my first bike 3.5 years ago and I have outgrown it in terms of power and capabilities and most days I am simply bored and rarely turn around and look at it. I appreciate your insight because it truly spoke to me.
I have owned both and hands down the Goldwing is better all the way around. More power, smoother ride and reliability. As I got older, I found that the noise and vibration of the Harley grated on me.
I have heard that from many people. Glad I decided to go with the wing
Love the new Goldwing!! Congrats on your bike..
I’ve always owned Honda’s. Bought a Harley Road King this summer. Had to take the Harley into the shop already with numerous issues. Ugh!
Did you buy a new road king? I have been looking at the road king but don’t think I’m going to pull the trigger
Craig Hanesworth used! 07 with 10,000 miles. Took it in for an oil leak I couldn’t track down. Also a brake light issue and the brake rotors were apparently put on wrong at Harley Davidson
Who in his right mind would do that? I mean harley used to be the bike everyone dreamed of but now it's more the bike where nightmares are made of.
Couldn't be much of a surprise that it would be in the shop... And for what that special Harley sound? Which pretty much is the sound of a combustion engine running very poorly and a marketing department that made it into a feature. :)
The one thing a harley dealer doesn't want to hear is "goldwing". Straight away they know your a swinging voter. They tend to give up trying to sell you a bike. They know its a better bike in every way.
I think you'll come to learn, just as I did, that there seems to be an even larger and more fanatical following of the Gold Wing than there is for the full dress HD Ultra model tourers. As it was also a concern of mine, I also found out that there are actually significantly more Honda Powersports dealers (approx 1300) across the country than there are HD dealers (approx 700). Not surprising since Honda actually sells about twice as many bikes here as Harley. I had an HD Ultra Limited which I adored and when it was time to get a new bike, I was just going to get a newer version of the same thing. However, therein lies the problem... it was just a newer version of THE SAME THING! Honda offered stuff that can't be had on the Harley no matter how much you spend: active suspension, power wind screen, remote locks, traction control, drive modes, reverse gear, 7 speed DCT, that super smooth 6 cylinder mill, and above all else... airbag.
Sometimes I wonder if Harley feels like they don't have to make significant changes to their bikes as they continue to have a loyal following no matter what. Do they subscribe to the notion of "If it ain't broke don't fix it?" Hmmmm
@@craighanesworth262 it's kind of understandable from HD's point of view. Their big touring bikes fetch the largest margins, along with having the lowest development costs, and have a loyal following... you gotta be really certain to have something better before messing with that formula. Honda however, benefits more from being on the cutting edge. As a company with such deep roots in motorsports, from F1 to GT cars and dirt bikes to MotoGP, they have a corporate culture that's inherently more involved in pushing the performance envelope on all fronts. It costs hundreds of millions of dollars to completely engineer a new bike, design a new engine, write software to run it, test it, get it certified internationally, and then tool up to build it. Goldwing has gone through three such ground up evolutions since the original was launched in the early 70's. On the other hand, a casual observer would be hard pressed to pick out the differences between an FL from 40 years ago and a modern day Electra Glide. Don't expect any ground breaking leaps forward anytime soon either. A recent Bloomberg article basically said that Harley's going to be borrowing money and cutting development costs, so they could continue doing what they're doing, the way they've always done it.
Thank you for your insight and sharing your experience. I currently have and love Harleys. For my touring bike, I chose a 2018 Goldwing. It’s the right touring bike for me.
I just got a 😊Harley softail and eventually want a big touring bike. I love both the gold wings and road glides. I’d probably end up getting a Honda though since it has more creature comforts and will need less maintenance than a Harley. Hondas are known for only really needing oil changes and they’ve built a reputation on reliability.
I have to say that my Goldwing has been trouble free. When you go touring it is nice to know that you can rely on your bike. Have fun and ride safe!
Buffalo born now in Phoenix. This is the first video I found of yours and immediately felt at home as you hit the bridge going from Grand Island to Niagara Falls. Good video keep it up!!
Gears & Gadgets Thank you. Once a Buffalonian ALWAYS a Buffalonian!! Go Bills
Haley's for clout, Honda's for comfort.
Ive had both. I love them both for different reasons.
😂😂😂 after 2 years I look at my bike every time I get off. And nothing can replace the electric windshield 👏🏽
Screw all that Harley praise. The DCT GW is a superior bike period. Just say it. I have one and yes, I love it waaayyyy more than any Harley or any other touring bike I've owned.
We all know why. Harley is good 2 things and not much else. 1 is image and 2 is the sound and everything else you can get with the goldwing and much more and better. Nuff said.
Bottom line for me is that my bike has got to make me want look back at it every time I walk away. It’s got to inspire. Life’s short, just buy the damn bike.
I ride my Goldwing almost everyday and all I see are crap Harley-Davidsons.... they're definitely a bunch of confused Riders. You get twice the bike for half the price with the Honda Goldwing.
You know what they say, HD is a clothing store that sells motorcycles too.
Thanks for the ride !
Great video man. I'm not looking to buy either but was wondering how people decide between the two. Informative and fair words
For me, it initially was about having a bike that would be the most comfortable for my wife so that she would ride with me more. I had been riding a much louder bike that did not have a comfortable ride for the passenger. I traded for a used Goldwing and off we went. We have ridden many many miles on that Wing that have been very enjoyable. Quiet enough were we can carry on a conversation or just enjoy the ride. Last year bought a new 2019 Wing and am even happier. Love the new amenities and capabilities of the bike. I really like Harleys but love the Wing for us.
I rode my 2003 Gold Wing for 15 years putting 105k miles on it and it never cost me one dime for any repairs....only normal maintenance items..the Gold Wings are not only long distance, two up trailer pulling machines...they handle and stop way better than most people would think a touring bike would....they are fun to ride in the twisties riding two up on your way to where your going...the 2018 model is 90lbs lighter than the old model with so many upgrades...love my 2018 Gold Wing.
Couldn't have said it better myself
Very impressive review....ride what you want to ride, for sure! I love my Harley Davidson Heritage, but I see the appeal of the Goldwing. Thanks for the video. Liked and Subbed!
Thanks for watching and subscribing. Ride safe!
I loved my Indian Darkhorse, but had to get rid of it for financial reasons. Ended up buying a HD Street Glide Special from a friend for super cheap! I ended up hating that bike and it cost a fortune to service. Sold it and bought a Honda.
Harley's look great but I do hear the stories of constant maintenance issues
I have 2018 wing dct and harley cvo. harley around town, Wing, long rides.
I test rode a Road King before buying the 2022 Goldwing tour DCT. Loved the bike but I spent 5 minutes at the end of the ride trying to get the thing in neutral. I told the salesman. "Oh they all do that" he said. They wanted 30 grand for a bike that comes stock with a gear linkage that needed replacing for a better part from new. That put me right off. And for all the haters saying I don't know how to find neutral. Well you're right I don't, at least not on that Harley.
Well said bud. I ride an Ultra but have tremendous respect for all bikes. They’re all cool to me
Perfectly said!!!!!!
I had a 2017Africa twin for touring and it was uncomfortable to the point I made excuses not to ride and considering stopping riding all together and then I went to the Honda dealer to get a quart of oil for another motorcycle I have well a few hours later I came out with a 2021Goldwing🤷🏻♂️😁 went from crate to my garage the same day
I definitely will continue riding with this machine it’s the most comfortable motorcycle I’ve ever owned and I’ve had more than 30 bikes including a 95 Goldwing that I sold quickly after I bought it way to big and I was nervous riding it. I’m smiling constantly when riding the new wing and thinking of far off destinations to go.
Thanks for watching and congratulations on the new wing! They are awesome bikes. Ride safe!
Stunning machine, and respect to you for your views on "not being in to one type of bike". Sometimes it's easy to become fixated with one brand...just look at how many people own a Rolex, yet there are better watches out there. Like you I have an interest in all bikes, and have ridden/owned many machines. Sure, there have been bikes amongst them that I miss, (Kawasaki Z1300) and some I don't, (Yamaha XVS650 Dragstar) some I regret ever buying, and those I would ride again in a heartbeat. Ironically I have just parted with a GL1800 (2004 year but less than 10k on the clock) and replaced it with an NC750X DCT. Superb bike, with incredible fuel economy of 90+ to the gallon. Now looking to add a Hayabusa (it will be my fifth one) to the garage as I just love the shape of them, and the incredible torque. Enjoyed the video, good luck, and keep posting. Bib the Boulder, England.
Thanks for the comments. I see how acquiring motorcycles can become habit forming. I own 2 and wouldn't mind getting a third. LOL
Yes i have an omega seamaster
Congratulations on the new bike very nice bike
Thank you!!!
Wow, the comment about the number of dealerships is the exact opposite where I live. One Harley dealership in my province vs at least 8 Honda dealerships.
I definitely think that is the oddity. Harley Davidson dealerships in the U.S. greatly outnumber the Honda power sports dealers
More and more Harleys are being made in foreign countries. Brazil, India and soon to be Thailand. Closing plants in Milwaukee, Wi and Kansas City Mo. Indians are made here but for how long only time will tell. It”s all about what type of motorcycle YOU like and want to buy.Japan makes reliable products like their cars and such. The Goldwing is a well built bike and it”s track record proves it, The only bike I have driven the past 18 years is a Harley, so I”m not bias.Ride on everybody!
I’ve had two harleys but I think my next bike will be 2018 or newer goldwing
Had a Road King since 2011, no change of consequence (motors aside) since 2009, just couldn’t bring myself to pay so much money for the same thing again. I looked at Indian and Honda, both are excellent but so pricey in Australia, not to mention how much more expensive the Harley had gotten too, so I rode the BMW RT and fell in love, much cheaper and better than the others (except maybe the Honda) and so smooth too. Then I rode the GSA and it was such a good thing and an even lower price, that I bought one.
Not as much weather protection as the RT but that suspension travel and all round usability sold me on it straightaway. 2021 and just some shiny new colours for the Harley. At this point the joke is on anyone who buys a touring chassis Harley, the other bikes are streets ahead but if people keep falling for new colours and more chrome, Harley will keep selling you yesterday’s tech at tomorrow’s prices. It’s a bad business strategy in the long term but they’ve wasted so much money on bikes nobody wanted, that they’re happy to sell you a polished turd until you all wake up.
I love the BMW bikes. I would have considered purchasing one but unfortunately the closest dealer to me is 300 miles away. Have fun and ride safe!
You only need an dealer for service they don't break down like Harley's used to do
I rode Hondas for many years had 3 of them the last one I bought new and rode it for 16 years. Now I ride a 2012 Electraglide Classic. I like The Harley-Davidson for all the reasons you expressed way easier to get aftermarket parts. On a trip Dealer network is so much more than with my Hondas. I do like Honda they make a great product, for the most part, I had little to no problems with mine.
You likely not gonna need a dealership with a Wing. I have had both, love both, currently own am Ultra Classic, but the wing is absolutely billet proof! Oil, tires and brakepada are all you will need. Can't say the same for my Ultra. Keep the rubber side down and ride safe!
Thank you. Ride safe!
GOD-DAM I don't hear ANY wind noise what so ever! Just the hum of the engine , you talking clearly and vehicle passing what helmet you have
Not to sound spoiled, but I think both bikes would solve the dilemma, cruiser style harley is still desirable, new counter balanced motors , flawless paint and styling, ridiculous pricing, they still are pretty nice, road glide special or ultra classic are nice bikes, new goldwings are awesome, quiet, smooth, u have to try the dct version, I've had and rode both, it's your choice, try both out, see which one puts a smile on ur face, as for owning both, maybe if ur Jay Leno, otherwise I'd choose one or the other lol
lot of Harley dealerships for service/parts. With a Honda you won't ever need a service/parts. :)
I really hate going to HD Dealer because you always have to fight for discount and markdowns. Its such a hassle to have this feeling that if you do not ask they gonna put lots of unnecessary charges that will inflate to price way above MSRP. Im not sure if the same is true on a Honda Dealer. I hope not!
I've only had to use my dealership once for service. They were reasonable and didn't inflate the price. When I bought my Goldwing I got a good deal. However, that was pre pandemic when supply was greater.
Love my HD. Not ready for the paw paw bike yet. Or dressing like a school crossing guard
when i think of the function of a bike like a goldwing i cant imagine wanting the bike to scream at me the whole ride liek a harley would.
I own both. Best of both worlds really!
I am so jealous. 2021 Road Glide CVO is hot!! Ride safe!
I also like the Road/Street Glide specials. But I’m actually leaning toward a Goldwing as well. I got a buddy that is STILL riding his 1987 Wing. Major selling point for me. I like the DCT, but I like the manual option as I can control/feather the clutch in certain situations.
I think you can get a pretty good deal on the manual. Unofficially, I heard the DCT is outselling the manual by a 2 to 1 margin. I think that dealers are aggressively pricing the manual transmissions right now
You must try the DCT model first they are amazing
I like the tech on the honda. But I love my harley ultra. The goldwing looks to car like on the instrument panel mirrors etc.plus I love the rumble of that v twin
The HD Ultra is a beautiful bike. Ride safe!!
@@craighanesworth262 thanks man ride safe
how does the goldwing sound compared to the roadglide? I'm in love with the harley sound but I love the reliability of Honda
My unbiased opinion is that the road glide sounds better. However, I will say if you plan on doing a lot of long distance riding, a loud exhaust can become tiresome on your ears hour after hour. Ride safe!
@@craighanesworth262 appreciate the honesty bud, I kinda feel that that may be the case...think I need to try em out!
Harley is very nice shape, but you should be facing with heat issue low reability issue high maintenance cost high accessories cost. You should be due a lot of customization for your Harley Davidson. I think Harley is the best in US only specially in the cold weather areas.
Honda is motorcycle, Harley is a kind of spirit.
More bang for your buck - AND a better motorcycle
Agreed. Harley is getting too expensive for average people.
Harley is gorgeous but Honda is reliable if you live in USA you need something good for long distance and give you less heat. The Honda is the best option but if you’re looking to the shape of the bike hard to give you that.
hoping honda would lower the price for this bike like a basic model(bare-bones) goldwing so the younger guys can afford it
mark angelo Garcia They do have a basic Goldwing (non-tour) that doesn’t give you the trunk. That model is a little cheaper. Also if you elect to go with the standard instead of the DCT you save about 1k. I don’t think that they wanted to lower it to much under the belief that “you get what you pay for.”
If your looking for basic, google 2014 Honda Valkyrie. You get the gold wing drivetrain in a bare bones bike, plus you can find them for under 10 grand.
Im actually looking at a indian challenger and im attempting to convince myself the indian is a better choice ...but is it?
Indian
■pros
• more RWHP hp
•more RWT torq
•better nav
•touch screen
•bosch slt
•sound system
■Cons
•cost more (i can get a new 2019 cheaper )
•no tour pack.(you have to pay extra for it)
•no electronic ajustable suspension
•unknown reliability
•less dealerships (not that big of a deal)
•no heated grips(you have to pay extra)
•no heated seat(you have to pay extra)
•shorter warranty( 2 vs 3 year)
•belt vs shft driven
•less storage
•no reverse creep mode (i need this )
•no hill assist (not a bid deal but still)
•no dct (great if your doing lots of highway driving)
•same top speed (i belive 112mph govern)
I guess it all comes down to looks , i have driven both and both are great bikes, the indian has that nice v twin sound but less overall stock creature comfort and h9bda has a bullet proof engine as well as many more stock items.
Both are great bikes. I don’t think that you will be disappointed either way. I will say that the DCT is worth its weight in gold when it comes to stop and go traffic. Not having to shift from neutral to 1st to 2nd and vice versa is nice
@@craighanesworth262 i ended up with a goldwing dct and im super happy.
@@RanGer-498 Congratulations!!! I know that you will have many miles of enjoyment with your Goldwing! Ride safe
Wife and I sat on one last year when it first came out, They don't let people ride them. It's really a nice bike and we might have been more interested if we got to ride it... side note. Wife and I walked in to a Harley Davidson dealership in 2011 just to look at the bikes. No interest in ever really owning a Harley Davidson, really happy with the Suzuki we had... they offered to let us ride a new ultra limited. We both couldn't believe how nice the Harley Davidson was... needless to say they are the most comfortable bike for the job in my humble opinion. We bought that bike road it all over the place and never had a problem one. We now have a cvo Harley Davidson for the two up riding. Wife has a slim s for her self and I bought a cb1100s new to ride with her... long story short, get what you like... P.S. they still have that 2018 Honda gold wing sitting in the same spot as of last week...
Congrats on the CVO!!! That is a great bike. I agree with you in that I think Honda dropped the ball on not allowing people to test ride the Goldwing. I heard that some of the larger Honda dealerships had demo Goldwings but they were few and far between. I also think that Harley does a better job of having demo days so you can try out different bikes.
Ok so this will be my first bike I’m thinking on the Harley Road glide ultra or the new gold wing
Naturally I prefer the Goldwing. It's all around less expensive and fewer headaches as far as breaking down and other mechanical problems, However, the Road Glide is a nice bike. Get the one that won't leave you with regrets that you should have bought the other
Craig Hanesworth do you have FB to PM you
The Honda not gone break down, so do worry about dealership locations
You won’t need to see a dealer unless you want to, not because you have to with the Honda. Service it yourself and get your Honda filters, plugs etc online and you won’t need to see one at all.
Thanks Steve. I have been looking at some videos on youtube regarding oil changes for the DCT. I plan on doing it myself.
Hey I live on Grand Island!
Hey neighbor! What do you ride?
@@craighanesworth262 I have an 06 yamaha vstar 1100. It was my first bike. I would love to upgrade in a few years. I may consider the goldwing.
You didn't point out the most important thing - the way Gold Wing glides the roads, no Harleys even close... More or less you've said it's all about the money, but for the passionate rider who has an idea it's not :-)
I love how the Goldwing handles the road. To be honest I haven't ridden the Road/Street Glides enough to talk about how they handle. Thanks for watching. Ride Safe.
Ride what you want all the same wind.
Harley or Honda? Well, here we have an outstanding beautiful woman, she will behave as those naturally do and not quite cheap for sure. You very soon will „learn to love“ all upgrades she needs to stay in the mood you fell in love with. Then we have a good looking woman you can trust in. She even cooks good meals and will definitely take good care of the children which she wanted as much as you did. Gentlemen, make your choice! My perspective from a European Harley Lover but Honda Rider whithout the very understandable Home Bias towards the „American Real Deal“.
i like harleys for their safety... they are durable, and will take a big hit, and you will walk away fine
Because it's a better bike
I bought a new ultra classic.what a disappointment.fairing broke,lights would pop every 3 months,bolts fall off,leaked oil at head gaskets.went to a fatboy same shit nothing but problems.finally i woke up and got me a goldwing.never go back a superior motorcycle.i do have alot of nice harley shirts and jackets.
LOLOLOL I put 275k miles on a 07' softail nightrain... all I did was change the oil and tires and brakes...it was never in the shop except for tires...no question you get more chicks on a Harley though...I have over 700k miles and owned a 12' goldwing...both make great bikes. Currently on a 19' street glide special I got last fall....just rolled over 15k miles on it.
I bet you 10k you never bought a new Harley with the problems you described....maybe a used one that wasnt taken care of....piss poor maintenance will do that to ANY bike.
@@user-jz3vc9kd2j i can prove that i bought a new 2005 ultra classic at tim shermans in perrysburg put your 10.000 up.id love to show you wrong.also have a glass piture they sent me when i bought it.lets do this.
@@user-jz3vc9kd2j i can also prove that i purchased it thru harley davidson credit.put your money where your mouth is.im in toledo ohio.ten grand i can pay off half my bad ass goldwing.
@@user-jz3vc9kd2j if you need a harley to get laid.thats a whole separate issue
Get the bike you want, be happy with what you ride. Excellent advice. I've owned both Honda's and Harley's, the only bikes I've ever owned. IME, all bikes have plus and minuses regardless of brand. For me, the GW is not the bike. It is based on a sport bike platform with a sport bike rider position designed for two up with a trunk. I've also owned the previous version and found the wider older bike to be even more of a discomfort. The wind protection on the new GW is far less than the previous model and way less than my Harley. Then there is the lack of storage on the GW, especially the new 18-19 models. The Honda engineering is high quality but the fit and finish is not on par with the Harley and is very cheap for a $25K moto. All in all, I prefer my Harley any day over the Honda.
Yes with the GW you get a sport and Cruiser in one with way better engineering and design then any Harley not even a comparison if you want to go slow hell yeah pick a Harley any day.
No doubts about there are hundreds bikes better than harleys. But it’s not the point.
Some men want the “best” wife they can afford, others simple falling in love with some stunning beautiful woman.
I’m not so wise to state who is right, but I’m enough older to say that love and marriage are not the same thing.
If every time you get off your bike you don’t look back at it, then you’ve got the wrong bike.
Put incredibly!
Harley refuse to innovate and they are loud
Another guy who feels the need to defend his choice in bikes.
You'll buy the Harley eventually.
sounds like a guy who has never taken a gold wing, or probably even your HD, cross country. having done it with both brands, i implore you to keep your blinders on, its better if you dont know what youre missing.
candlstudios I owned and loved Harleys for 13 years. Traded in my Stage 4 Ultra Limited for a 2019 Honda Gold Wing DCT Tour. Best bike I’ve ever ridden!
It is an auto scooter. The burgman 650 executive is a better bang for the buck.
Did you try dct already? I believe not..
I'm a jap guy Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda 4 me! Especially the Yamaha Venture baddest looking touring motorcycle on the road 👌. Hands down!!! Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager 2nd.
Because it’s a better motorcycle. This video needed to be about 3 seconds long.