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New Goldwing Launch
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ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Some highlights from the article: Supposed to be 13.5# lighter weight engine and 90# overall. They are now offering a 6 speed manual and a 7 speed semi auto transmission. Gas tank is 1 gallon less--but the decreased weight and new gearing is supposed to compensate.
They also show a rear "trunkless" version that is now the base model. Prices for base start at 23K and touring versions at 26K US.
May get some looking at GW again. But--I am out on it. :yes:
They also show a rear "trunkless" version that is now the base model. Prices for base start at 23K and touring versions at 26K US.
May get some looking at GW again. But--I am out on it. :yes:
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C. Lee
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Coming from an 05 wing to my spyder, I really like the look of this bike. If I were inclined to go back to 2 wheels, this would be the one from the looks of it. However, I have ridden my spyder 3x's more then my annual mileage on my wing in 3 months. Needless to say I'm sticking with my spyder. Chris
Navvet
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The "trunkless" version is just the continuation of the GL1800B / F6B. (They skipped production of the "B" for 2017).
Under accessories for the Wings they list a kit to add / delete the trunk so a person can ride a "B" or a "full wing" with a fairly easy looking change-out of the upper rear .... Having the DCT as well as an airbag on the "B" might be nice.
Once again they did not include the GL1800C / Valkyrie in the lineup. I guess 2015 is the last year for this time around.
canamjhb
Well-known member
I read the entire news article and like the changes. Except for the significantly reduced luggage capacity. Finally a 6 speed. But the wing just begs for a taller gear for cruising the interstates. They stated that the final drive for the new wing is the same as older models. Too bad. When I ride my wing on the big road, I am always looking for another gear to shift into after 5th. I was hoping this would be the year of the long rumored Honda 3 wheeler but, guess they are still skiddish from the ATC fiasco of many years ago
RinconRyder
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The wifey can keep the RTL. I was looking at an FJR but the new Wing has my interest now.
Never too old for two wheels.
Never too old for two wheels.
IdahoMtnSpyder
Active member
From what I read you get that if you get the semi-auto DCT 7 speed trans. The DCT version also has engine power reverse and a new slow walk forward option, as well as an "uphill start mode" where the brake stays on momentarily until you get moving.
I'd sure be tempted to get one if I had any desire or temptation whatever to go back to 2 wheels. I really wonder about the hardened aluminum cylinder sleeves. Could this be the one time Honda actually gets it wrong? :dontknow:
cptjam
Registered User
Mac
Too funny! I can’t believe Honda would get it wrong! Particularly with an 8 year warranty available! If I get one, it will have 100,000 miles on it in 3 years. If I can break it, they will step up. I doubt I’ll break it. I will ride it, should I get it, and expect the same reliability of my last Honda. A superb engineering company, Honda does not get it wrong very often. Just my opinion, forged from years of use.
Too funny! I can’t believe Honda would get it wrong! Particularly with an 8 year warranty available! If I get one, it will have 100,000 miles on it in 3 years. If I can break it, they will step up. I doubt I’ll break it. I will ride it, should I get it, and expect the same reliability of my last Honda. A superb engineering company, Honda does not get it wrong very often. Just my opinion, forged from years of use.
IdahoMtnSpyder
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I know it's not the same but aluminum cylinders didn't work in the Chevy Vega!
jcthorne
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Aluminum block engines with plasma spray bores (and other surface treatment types) have taken over most of the automotive market. VERY few have pressed in iron liners any more. This includes all Honda cars....and Toyota, Ford, GM, .... you get the idea. Its not new.
The vega had aluminum bores. No hardened walls. These new cylinder wall options are actually far harder than cast iron and wear very well.
The vega had aluminum bores. No hardened walls. These new cylinder wall options are actually far harder than cast iron and wear very well.
RinconRyder
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Article said they investigated the reduced luggage capacity and found that the vast majority of trips were 3 days or less so that is what they designed for the new Wing. Seems reasonable. If me and the misses were going on a long ride I think I would rather just box up and ship whatever is needed along the way or at the destination instead of piling it on the bike and having her tear it apart at every stop.
The top gear in the new Wing is identical - both for the 6 speed manual and the 7 speed DCT. It is a higher cruising gear compared to the older models. The 7 speed DCT gearbox just puts them closer together for a more spirited getaway.
Honda's ATC's were beautiful machines and a whole lot more fun to ride than the quads. It is unfortunate that ABC's 20/20 and legions of underskilled riders killed them. I still have my 1986 250R and it is just as much fun to ride now as it ever was. I've also been through a few quads and they are not as much fun in the dunes as the trikes but yes, you do need to be somewhat sober and skilled to ride them aggressively. You tend to see as much stupidity in the dunes as on the typical boat ramp.
I have been in the market for a new two wheeler since selling the second Wing several years ago. I much prefer two to three but keeping the RTL for the wife. I was looking at Yammy's FJR but believe I will wait until the '18 Wings hit the streets and see what they are like in person. I loved the old Wings except for their weight, bulk and front suspension. All three things have been addressed now.
trikermutha
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would have liked to seen a trike version of this new revised Honda or will that be next?
canamjhb
Well-known member
I went back and reread the press release from Honda. And, yes, the final drive ratios for the NEW transmission options are the same. But, they do not say what that final drive ratio is, There is no way of knowing if it is, in fact, a taller gear than the previous year models. If the new 5th gear ratio is the same as 5th on previous models then 6th (or 7th) would be a real fuel saver for long runs. With the optional removable trunk, I can imagine aftermarket people offering extra large capacity trunks to replace the missing capacity. I have taken multi-week bike tours continuously for over more than 30 years. All on Goldwings until this year when we took the Spyder with trailer. And wife rode the Goldwing. There is a very good reason trunk racks and bags are on virtually all touring bikes that are out for extended periods. Reducing capacity, for me, is a negative. But I think the aftermarket and accessory people will come up with ways to overcome that shortcoming. Lots of good improvements and as the old saying goes "I wouldn't kick her out of bed for eating crackers"
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bscrive
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I do like the new Goldwing, but I will have mine paid off soon and I don't see myself getting into another bike payment.
In 5 or 6 years down the road, if my wife decides to stop riding her F3, then we may pick up a newer style Wing. It definitely won't be new, but we will be able to pick up a good used one by then. Until that time, my Valk will suite me just fine.
In 5 or 6 years down the road, if my wife decides to stop riding her F3, then we may pick up a newer style Wing. It definitely won't be new, but we will be able to pick up a good used one by then. Until that time, my Valk will suite me just fine.
bscrive
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If Honda got on the ball and made a reverse trike from this model, BRP would be in trouble. nojoke
ofdave
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Honda doesn't build trikes but the aftermarket folks will be all over it in a few months.
Sometimes I wonder why Honda doesn't build their own. If Harley saw a need why not Honda?
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ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Brings back thoughts of the Chevy Vega--didn't they have some aluminum parts in their engines?
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
:agree: x 2. Very good points. :bowdown::bowdown:
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