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@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

May the KZread Gods bless you my child 😂

3 useful tip from me: 1 the paint is easy to scratch, get an cheramic coating all over before taking it out of the shop, concider also transparent wrap where your knees touches the "tank". 2 if your weight is above a standard Japan person ride with passanger + luggage as default. 3 the glass over the dails and Satnav screen must never be touched by human hands, it gets scratches Just by looking at it. Beside this its an awsome bike

I’ve been on a Rebel 500 since I’ve started. Perfect for just about everything, and I’ve been both a passenger and a rider on a friends DCT GW. It is, without hyperbole, the most comfortable experience I’ve ever had a any mode of transportation besides my own two legs. I took it from a suburb outside of Philadelphia to the Poconos and back, about 400 miles round trip,!and I’ve never had a better experience on a bike. It’s like going down a road sitting on an expensive sofa at 70mph. I would caution something though. It does lull you into a false sense of the riding experience of other bikes. After that Gw trip, I had to get back on my Rebel 500, and I honestly, I don’t have the 25k to upgrade into the best riding experience on two wheels. If you can afford it, you will have no better riding experience. This is for the rider who enjoys the peace of the air and the relationship between you and your ride. For any other purpose, get something less. It’s literally a land barge in two wheels, and it feels like it. With that being said, you won’t have a more comfortable riding experience. Though as a final bit of caution, make this the last bike you get. Take it from someone who has made ample use of a more approachable Honda beginner bike. You really won’t want to ride anything else.

Love my 2023 Wing DCT Tour. Incredible bike.

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear from an owner! Thanks for watching!

@Mike_Dmn

Жыл бұрын

I wish you great rides. I am dreaming to buy one!

considering trading in my 2014 HD electra glide ultra limited... Sat on the 2023 goldwing this past weekend... the difference in the center of balance is noticable...Like he mentioned, those of us getting up in age may start having issues with arthritis and other joint issues with supporting a heavy v-twin, especially when two-up. The difference in exhaust dB will be noticable too... even with earplugs, the cobra race pro slip-ons I put on the Harley can still get tiring on all day rides... think Im ready to make the change 😛😛

@robertcurtis3807

6 ай бұрын

Keep your HD

Had one in the 80s and loved it.

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

Time to get another one? 😀

Have a Blue 2018 DCT, love it. Started riding GW's back in 1983 with a Goldwing Interstate, then 2010 Goldwing. Thanks for the review.

I just traded in my 2006 Goldwing for a new to me 2018 DCT Tour Airbag….best bike i’ve ever owned…love everything about it !!!!….ride safe

@MOTOBLADE

14 күн бұрын

@@Scott_MS congrats on the new ride! Have fun and be safe ✌🏻

Fantastic review, easy to follow, worthwhile explanations, thanks for producing

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

I have the 2019 and everything u said is the reason I love this bike… even without a clutch I the dct does everything I need it to do plus… love it

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

Always happy to hear from a happy owner! Glad I could do this bike some justice in the video. Thanks for watching!

Welcome back and thanks for the review. I definitely love the styling of the newer series of goldwings. I’d love to pick one up but for now I’ll be sticking to my boulevard m50 for a few years :)

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

I'd love to pick one up too, but I'd never give up my Indian.

Been looking to get a Gold Wing for the past few years and I think this just solidified my decision. Appreciate the review and honesty.

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

So glad I could help! That's what I'm here for. Enjoy your new ride!

@justindufresne5805

Жыл бұрын

@MOTOBLADE great review, definitely made it easy.

Past HD Road Glide rider here and I absolutely love the Honda GW’s aesthetics as well as all its tech! Will definitely be picking one up this spring!

@MOTOBLADE

2 ай бұрын

Honda made a real winner with the gold wing. Pulls people from all other brands to it.

@6582rg

Ай бұрын

I wish the GW paint was done as well as Harley. Other than that, I'd take the GW all the way.

@MOTOBLADE

Ай бұрын

@@6582rg I was rear ended (not badly) on a Harley doing demos this past weekend at a red light by a very old guy in a pickup truck. NOT A SCRATCH in the Harley’s paint. Me and all the harley techs were impressed 😂

Like you mentioned, the arthritis in my hand made riding a clutch bike a literal pain while in heavy and stop and go traffic. The DCT is such a joy to ride I love my ‘19 airbag.

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

Perfect! It's helpful for so many people. The DCT on the goldwing is amazing.

Wow been a while buddy, happy to see you again! Very nice review of the one and only Legend GoldWing! Its indeed a beautiful bike, i don't see myself riding one yet, but maybe someday, still, i love them, the power, the finess, the technology, you gotta admit, it is quite an impressive machine for its size! Can't wait to see you more!

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

Good to be back! We had snow here in Vermont 2 weeks ago! Long ass winter. Just got back from Americade and it's time to start rolling again!

This 6th gen wing can take you to the moon and back and you will still smile. Mine spoiled me so badly that I really don't know what else I could ride, if I would sell it tomorrow. That's why, I think, Goldwing till I can't ride anymore. I love every min of this bike. The DCT is a smart transmission that Honda designed so well. It just works perfect, if you like semi/auto shifting. I love it. 2024 might be coming out with some great safety options. If you have the money, this bike is a no brainer. I have 15K on my 2020 and I have not had even a tiny problem.

The way you say comfort I can actually feel the comfort makes me so relax I wanna sleep 😁 This is my dream bike love watching your video it's an experience for sure!

Very well done Sir, thank you from Montreal! Thinking of moving from a great adventure bike to this baby! I will see.

@MOTOBLADE

11 ай бұрын

Hey you’re not too far from me! I’m just over the border in Vermont. Hasn’t been a great summer for riding with all the smoke. If you get a chance to test ride this bike I think you’ll like it a lot. Ride safe, have fun ✌🏻

I just traded my 2022 Goldwing DCT tour for an Indian Chieftain Darkhorse. I loved the Honda DCT and rode it 9000 miles in the 10 months I owned it without issue. But I am real happy to go to The Indian with big aircooled twin. And a clutch does give you more control and more fun in the long run. I'll buy another Goldwing DCT when they do more about the electronics package which is woefully outdated.

I love the new styling. When i saw the new one, i couldnt believe it was a goldwing. I am in the market for a new bike to click mikes off. Goldwing was not even on my radar until i saw the new styling, especially with the top bag off. It looks more like a sport bike then a touring bike

Thank you for the great video. The Honda Goldwing is a dream motorcycle for me. I am hoping to get one someday.❤️❤️

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

I hope you do! Gotta make those dreams come true 👍🏻

I love my 2022 GoldWing DCT Tour..I personally ride in manual mode 95% of the time..Love the power and smoothness..!!!

@tommerson5121

8 ай бұрын

Curt - I’m debating getting a new Go,d Wing, but I’m torn between the manual and the DCT. Because you ride in manual most of the time do you feel you should have gotten the manual?

Awesome review!

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Rain mode is good for low speed maneuvers. It softens the throttle response a lot for that function

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

Rain mode handles nicely in the parking lot. Something I didn't film unfortunately but I used it back at the demo area, very helpful.

@mikeyaw7531

9 ай бұрын

Thanks I have a 21 and never thought of doing that. I’ll try it next time out.

Good to know your still out there, I think a lot of dislike was due the the smaller trunk they inter-deuced "kinder removed the full touring aspect that the Wing is known for"

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

Interesting point. I didn't notice it before but you're right it is definitely smaller than the 2000s era Honda Gold Wing trunks. Also fewer places for Gold Wing owners to put their 10,000 LED lights 🤣

Compare a Spyder by Can Am. I owned a Valkyrie but had a stroke a few years ago, lost my ability to balance, thought my biking days were over! Then I saw the Spyder!!! 3 wheels 2 in the front! Is like driving a Formula 1 race car on the street! Love it, I’m back in the wind!!! Miss the Valk but love my Spyder F-3S!!!

First of all, great video I really enjoyed it from a novice perspective. I would definitely get 5his bike for a long trip 8n the dot.

Smitten with my 22 DCT Tour Airbag. A game changer.

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

I rode the 2022 also. Amazing bikes!

Just bought one like the one your riding. The ardent red love this bike!!!!

@MOTOBLADE

Ай бұрын

Just hopped off a new 2024 one. No major updates, but still an incredible bike! Will have the video on the new Gold Wing up 2 Sundays from now. Ride safe brother ✌🏻 thanks for watching! 😀

I’m very interested in the Honda Rebel 1100 DCT, and if you have a video of that bike, that would be awesome!

I added a Corbin seat and SST Handlebar kit. Game changer for sure. My 18 DCT Tour is the best street bike I've ever owned.

@MOTOBLADE

Ай бұрын

They are amazing bikes. Just hopped off a 2024 dct gold wing yesterday. That video will be up soon. They’re such great bikes!

I have a 2018 DCT. I have a few minor gripes with it. The built-in nav is bad. Getting Android Auto to connect is touchy. The factory grips are too thin. The glove box gets too hot for your phone. Nav is sort of fixed by using Android Auto. I have a wireless adapter for Android Auto and that sort of helps with the connection being touchy. I found an inexpensive set of foam over grips that fit over the factory grips and those help. I'm still looking for a fix for the hot box though. All in all, I love the bike. It's great for long trips.

Very good information. I'm planning on buying a 23 Air Bag DCT, special ordered from Gordon Trikes. I cant wait. It going to be a custom build and it'll take about a month or so.

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

Right on! That sounds awesome! Congrats on the new ride!

Thinking about the wing for my retirement bike. I like the new look as well.

Would be nice to know how much it weighs what's the horsepower and torque rating and yes I'm interested because I've got an injury so I can't shift anymore

There is a vent in the center of the dash to get more air flow. You don’t have it open. I have a 06 wing and a 21 dtc I love it my Harley friends laugh at me for being shiftless. It’s a great machine.

I also got the saddlemen seat and it’s amazing…I would recommend…

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

Have had mine now for 4 years and it's the best investment I made in motorcycling, I got another one for my second bike!

I have the Rebel 1100T. I sure do want a wing though. Love the DCT.

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

I didn't like the DCT on the 1100 (and took A LOT of heat for it on my review video 😂). Felt "clunky" to me, and it could have been that the demo bike was badly abused and needed help. But on the glowing? DCT is so flawless and smooth. Honda did an amazing job as always.

It’s an absolutely beautiful motorcycle! I love the futuristic look.

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

I like it too! I think they did a great job with it.

@snakebite6511

Жыл бұрын

To eachh their own, i see it as an incredibly ugly bike like the Victory Vision lol

This is my next bike for sure.

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

You won't be disappointed!

Excellent video

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice to see life in this channel again. Hope you`re doing well! May I ask if we are getting a "what`s coming to the channel" update, or do we just start requesting test ride reviews^^^, In that case: 2023 Suzuki GSX S1000, 2023 Kawasaki Z H2SE

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

Mostly Indian, Harley, CFMoto (as there was no suzuki/kawasaki at Americade - BUT I think there's a dealership somewhere in Vermont I can go squeeze those in. Will see what I can do this summer! Good to be back, had snow in VT 2 weeks ago. Winter is too long

Wow I would love one of these.

@MOTOBLADE

5 ай бұрын

They are frickin’ sweet

I love it ❤

Love handa goldwing's great motorcycles

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

They are awesome bikes - just wish I could afford one!

What a dream bike

I like the new styling. Considering buying one in the next couple of years.

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

I don't think you'll regret it. It's an awesome bike!

@magrum21

Жыл бұрын

@@MOTOBLADE - first motorcycle I ever rode on was a Goldwing. It was my Dad’s. He bought one used and took me for a ride on it. I fell in love. Got my endorsement and bought a used ‘78 Suzuki GS 750 for my first (and only) bike. I enjoyed it, but ended up selling it a couple of years later as I just wasn’t riding enough. But wanting to get back to it and my wife isn’t saying no…so you know. ;) She told me if I ever buy a bike again she wants it comfortable for a passenger. Not cheap though. Dang.

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

@magrum21 not cheap, but if the wife is willing to ride, that makes it so much better. We have tons of fun going places on the Chieftain together.

You can use the paddle shifters at any time in any mode D or not.

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

Yes. But it shifts so well in DCT I never felt the need to do so!

Goldwing bagger 2020 black ❤

Lift the vent above the dashboard if it’s getting too warm

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

Excellent point!

That bike is perfect in red

I bought my 2022 DCT tour last year. Its a lovely bike but tomorrow I am trading it in for a Indian Cheiftain. I am looking forward to shifting gears again and all the control that gives you. I am looking forward to air cooled 2 Cyclinder Thumping again. Nothing wrong with my DCT its the best bike ive ever owned. I just need a different experiance again.

Love my 2021 6 speed

@MOTOBLADE

2 ай бұрын

Do you have the DCT Goldwing or the manual?

Wow would love one for dad and I

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, just what I need, you and Dad running behind me to Sturgis 🤣

Goldwing is a awesome motorcycle so easy to ride a bit heavy when stopped other than that great motorcycle plz review BMW K1600GTL LE version motorcycle please in the near future 👍😁

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

Ah crap, I gotta ride a BMW? 🤣 Just kidding. I will add it to the request list. See if I can find a dealership in Vermont that will let me test ride one.

@Cheadlebiker

Жыл бұрын

Awesome 1 sub

@cmoerob

9 ай бұрын

Hi, I tried both, the 2023 K1600 GTL is more top heavy, noisy gear shifting BUT FASSSTER, this is a rocket :), it doesn't have Android Auto and Apple Car play and you need a cel that fit in the compartement and the phone is used for navagation, I didn't like. Goldwing DCT easier to drive, but not perfect yet, integrated nav sucks and cel compartement doesn't lock but other than that, the Wing wins for me, the best motorcycle.

Beautiful wherever you are

@MOTOBLADE

2 ай бұрын

Lake George, NY. Every year there’s a rally there called Americade. Basically 3 days of demos. Very low key rally compared to anything like Sturgis. Gets you very hands on and close up with manufacturers and the latest bike releases. Great rally to go to if you get a chance!

I actually love the modern looks. I want a manual tho

@MOTOBLADE

9 ай бұрын

Agreed. I would like to drive the manual one they make, unfortunately someone else had already claimed the one they had available for our demo ride.

What State are you traveling in. Beautiful scenery!

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

This was at Americade rally in Lake George, NY. Happens end of May every year.

I'm not familiar with cruiser bikes, what is that thing that bounces up and down right behind the center controls on the tank? It's tucked down between the speakers. Is that a dampener?

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

I believe so. I've only ever seen it like that on a Gold Wing. You don't seem them look or act like that on any other cruiser.

@PeterSpexarth

Жыл бұрын

@@MOTOBLADE Looks like it's putting in some work!

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

@@PeterSpexarth it definitely was. No vibration of any kind back through the bars. Smooth as butter

@cmoerob

9 ай бұрын

It is Honda new front suspension called Double wishbone like on the BMW :)

Not sure about the futuristic looks, to me it seems to be an evolution of the previous design just 20 years later, I personally prefer the Goldwing vs the tourer (don't like the portions of the tourer). I wish they hadn't made it as small as they did, I have the previous model f6b and it gives me the expected feel for the typ of bike that it is. If someone wants a sport tourer then they should buy one, if someone wants a tourer they should have that witb a Goldwing...

Can anyone tell me when the 2024 Gold Wing is gonna be released? Is there any truth to it having many upgrades? Including a 2000cc engine?

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

All I've heard at this point are rumors. If anyone has some reliable information on this I'm interested as well!

@charlesscibilia4665

Жыл бұрын

I saw the KZread video on it. I’ve been waiting for that 2000cc for a long time. They supposedly increased the size of the side bags and solved the connectivity issues with the Bluetooth. It also has a larger LED information screen. Among other improvements. I’m also interested to see what the price increase will be.

Is the cruise control adaptive?

@allenmurray6393

9 ай бұрын

No.

I have a 1988 Goldwing and yes I would buy a newer Goldwing with the D.C.T.......

@Truckn_G

10 ай бұрын

I would love to have an 89. My grandfather had a burgundy one. He would pick me up from school on it and we would ride all over the place until my mother got off work.

Test rode one today. I did not like it at all. The exhaust note under acceleration is not pleasant and after an hour my hands were tingling from the high frequency vibration. It was going to be my next motorcycle, but not any longer. I was very disappointed. The DCT was nice, but I didn't care for all the clicking and clunking. The operation was good though. The ride is nice, but the exhaust sound...not for me.

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

They're not for everyone. I liked it, but I would still buy a more typical "cruiser" like my Indian with a deep growling exhaust. Just my preference

If you're hot in the center of the windshield, push the button and it will deflect air into your front chest

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thanks!

I will be buying the new 2024 in the fall.

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

You lucky bum! I'm jealous! Congrats on the new ride, have fun!

@alp3781

Жыл бұрын

Good thinking to hold. They will have some good, new stuff in it. When mine reaches 5 years, I will order a new one.

@MetalHead1965

Жыл бұрын

Same with me. Can't wait!

Harley should learn, adopt and apply from Honda what a touring motorcycle is. Especially for a lot more money !!!

@grgygantz6760

11 ай бұрын

Harley is not that forward thinking. I do own two of them. and I enjoy riding both my Harleys. The Honda I would like to see brought back would be considered a retro bike. That would be the CBK 750. Every high school kids dream. Oh and bring us back to the 1974 price of only $ 2,500.00

My 2 biggest issues with Goldwings are 1. the archaic navigation system. At this price point and with Honda's brainpower, they should've improved this long ago. Almost every 'Wing rider I've known still has to buy and install an aftermarket Nav system for use when on this bike. Honda knows this, but doesn't care and simply refuses to address it. 2. Lack of lean angle. One doesn't have to be a racer to hit lean angle limitation during the normal course of traveling, especially with a passenger. The onboard computer controlled levelling and suspension modes are good, but not next level. The bike has very little lean angle when compared to other luxury cruisers. BMW's Dynamic ESA system control is a good standard to measure against. Hell, even the Africa Twin equipped with EERA is even more adjustable for height and clearance. If Honda could make some headway on at least 1 of these issues, I'd buy one in a heartbeat. Just my 2 cents.....

Did anyone see that beautiful orange trike

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

Good looking rides at Americade!

The jury is still out on the styling. Really, it’s been just about 6 years already.

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

I know that, you know that, but you talk to some of the die-hard goldwing guys? They consider the new angular look to be heresy 😂 I like the new look but I never owned one so I'm not married to the goldwing life.

@Donfleebie1

Жыл бұрын

@@MOTOBLADE Yeah, the sad thing is, most of the die hard Goldwing guys are probably dying. I never liked them until the last Gen in 2018. I used to call them Leadwings. I had a Yamaha Venture Royale in 83, and I would ride circles around those ‘Leadwings’.😂. I got into Harleys when the 80in.Evo came around in 90. They didn’t leak oil anymore are were GD bulletproof. I put 95 thousand miles on my 1990 Ultra with zero motor issues. Then I bought the first year the FI came on the Evo in 96. I’ve only been interested in the Wings since I rode the DCT. I’ve heard the 24’s are going to have more storage, 2000CC, and ACC, and rear camera with lane assist. Even then, it’s still going to be $10K less than an equivalent Glide.

A firmer seat....Ha, you are giving away your age :)

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

I started riding when I was 23 and within the first year I went to an "old man" bike with a firmer seat. I'm only 28 but I can't stand sport bikes. I want to be comfy and cruise around and ride for 8-10 hour days and see the country!

Leafmate

You really touched the paint? Oh boy 😢

If only it was affordable but $30k for an incredible bike is a little tough 😢

@razaliariffin7622

10 ай бұрын

In my country this bike cost close to USD65k..

Only am insane person would prefer manual to dct on a touring bike.

@MOTOBLADE

10 ай бұрын

Happy to be insane then 😂

I want manual transmission

Honda still do not produce enough bike to serve its customers who are waiting for this model...

I don’t mean to offend anyone but why do these seem like old people motorcycles ? Do young people ride them ?

the guy in front can't ride in his own lane

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

Yeah.... group rides can be interesting.

I don't like, I Love Honda Gold Wing

@harleymann2086

7 ай бұрын

I don’t like it for one reason: no chrome.

I have to disagree with you on this seat. It is one of the worst seats ever too hard. I feel as though all the money the Honda charge for the bike they could’ve put better engineering into the seat. I wanna mini that agrees that this seat is horrible. It’s too hard and they save the seat brakes and after 200 miles. Well I put 300 miles on my bike, and I never was able to ride more than 45 minutes without the seat feeling like somebody kicked me in the rear end. I swapped it out for Corbin seat greatest seat ever. This isn’t my first bike so I have much experience when it comes to stocks seats. Overall, the bike itself is awesome.

@gordfreeborn286

Жыл бұрын

lol, no one has the same ass - every motorcycle review on every touring bike the seat is never perfect - guys please

10k too much.

I don’t like it for one reason: no chrome.

typical bikist person, get's confused between left and right , brilliant ........

Anything with a windshield is a car. No thanks.

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

Amazing, last I checked my Indian Dark Horse didn't identify as a car. Still a motorcycle 🤣

Where are you located?

@MOTOBLADE

Жыл бұрын

I'm in the New England area. This video on the Honda Goldwing was filmed at Lake George, NY during Americade.

I can see the DCT being good for some people; however, my issue with the Goldwing is that its so ugly, its not the ugliest bike, but its close. The Victory Vision still hold the title for the ugliest bike made, the Goldwing is the 2nd ugliest but moving up to 1st since the Victory Vison production was stoped.

@rangiflavell4639

11 ай бұрын

Haha, yes like that girl I thought was pretty, you said not…