The Best Motorcycle I've Ever Ridden? 2024 Honda Goldwing DCT

I explain why the 2024 Honda Goldwing DCT might be the best motorcycle I have ever experienced. I talk about price, the good, the bad and what makes it special.

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[ahernjohn]

I am 61 and riding bikes for 45 years. Thought I’d never have a goldwing but fancied this version bagger, have it 3 years and it’s the bike I use for overseas touring. Nothing else compares for ultra reliability all day comfort and dare I say fun when you get to the twisties.
IMO you cannot beat it.

[pneumaticman]

I test rode one with the DCT. Within 15 minutes I was thinking that I didn’t even want a bike without one. It’s huge and expensive, but it’s amazing and ridiculously comfortable.

[villejuntunen]

One thing to say. This bike is surprisingly capable in the twisties. I have held up well with younger guys with their liter sport bikes. Obviously on straights they leave me to dust but sections with no straights I dont loose much at all. ”I did not know a GW can be that fast” I often hear from the sport bike guys. Being such a heavy machine this bike bleeds speed like nothing else. The breaks are incredible.

[strikeeagle]

I had a 2006 goldwing in this new body configuration and it was brilliant. It will haul @$$
if you want and in flawless fashion . It however is not meant for that . Confidence and comfort in style . Heated seats, grips, cruise, great wind
protection . ABS . Long distance comfort and heavy enough not to get blown around . Strong lighting to let someone know you are coming up on them . Air bag if you want to pony up for the model . The best

[A]

Gorgeous ❤ it’s a bike very few can afford but all can appreciate 😊

[PopsRacer]

..at 63 Y.O. a CBR 650 is one of the sport bikes I own. The rest ofmy friends have graduated to Gold Wings, Harley's, Indians, Triumphs, BMWs and a few Yamaha and Kawasaki Tourers. I've ridden all of them including a good friend of mine's latest Gold Wing which I will say Hands down was the smoothest, most comfortable and superbly built bike I rode ! Maybe I'll buy one when I'm 83, but I grew up on sport bikes in the 80s ...and haven't outgrown them yet 🤔

[villejuntunen]

Very professional work with the video and spot on analysis. I bought mine in April this year (manual transmission version) and now, in October, 18 tkm later it feels better and better every time I ride it. I did not expect to ride this much, previous bikes I could hardly top 10tkm per season (6months). It is like making excuses all the time to have to go somewhere lol. I wish people would try these out at a younger age (like you). The bike is expensive but so is trading bikes every year or so. Eventually, you end up with a Goldwing anyway 😂and regret not doing it sooner. It is the ego (and money) that stands on the way mostly. Greetings from Finland.

[luz]

Goldwing and hayabusa aren't just bikes. They are legends.

[Jonhenrysneip]

The best bike in the world is the one i own today.

[MrBrutekracht]

Interesting to hear your thoughts on this bike Rick! I feel like your cinematography and audio quality were great in this video. Would have loved to have seen or heard about your thoughts on the pillion seat as well since it is so prevalent on the Goldwing

[bartwood]

I’ve got a 2018 duct and you’re right. Best bike I’ve ever owned. Best bike there is.

[Sandman..]

I have a ZZR1400, It's the best out of the 15 or so I've had and the 30 or so I've ridden . I know this will be better 😁😁

[Ryan-tspy]

I have a Goldwing DCT and I completely agree about the sport mode. Loosening the throttle a little would do it wonders. The gearing ratio in that mode is great, but it's too easy to give yourself whiplash with a hand twitch. 😁

[FattyOnWheels]

If you like the goldwing but want to learn to ride and are restricted based on license the Honda Forza 125 is amazing same goldwing dash and mirrors feels big and super stable

[markhutchins]

Loved your review and your video production. A couple of things about the bike's shortcomings:
I agree about the old tech in the dash. My DCT Tour is a 2018 and there has been no updates since then. CarPlay is visible only if it's connected to a helmet communicator like Sena or Cardo.
The total upright seating position is goofy looking and uncomfortable, especially with my 6'5" self. I solved this with a Corbin aftermarket seat. It sits me 2" further back and gives me a forward sport touring lean.
I found Sport mode to be too twitchy to use as well. I solved this by remapping the CMU with a tune by BT Moto. It also ads 15 HP and distributes torque curve. Not sure if it is sold outside the U.S.
the bike is heavy to move around, but coming from a top-heavy BMW K1600 GTL, the Goldwing is a piece of cake. But when you're going, it handles beautifully.

[philsgarage]

Very nice review. I have exactly the same one since January 2024 and drove 10.000k on it. A bit of highway, but mainly country roads and narrow mountain roads in the Pyrenees in the South of France. The bike is so easy to manoeuvre. Once you override your fear of banking it frankly in the twisties, it’s pure fun, and the DCT is really helpful. It’s so much easier to drive than all my previous bikes. You just forgot to talk about the fantastic and powerful brakes, the fact that the bike never dive on braking (thanks to its great « fork »). I run 5, 0 to 5, 5l/100 km so I do confirm the good fuel efficiency. One thing to change : the GPS/apple car play is out of age (but at least it’s here !) cheers from France 🇫🇷

[hughess]

I test rode one before buying my BMW K1600 GT. I still want some "sport" in my sport tourer and the wing's lean angle was just not good enough. Also, hard bags that do not detach would indicate that the designers have never actually used this bike for touring. There may be one in my future, I'm only 67 so not for another few years.

[pippipster]

I’ve had many bikes over the years.
And as I get older, I feel like I’m probably drifting towards one of these.

[MTEnth]

4.48L/100km (52.5mpg / 11.54mpl) in 20000km (12400mi) on a 2020 bagger, driving within the speed limit. Loving it!

[rebellucy]

I rode one once. The engine was so buttery smooth. Unlike anything I have ever ridden.