Which Goldwing is Best For You?

There are many choices when buying a Goldwing. This video highlights the differences and improvements over the years. Click on links below for accessories.
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[Packersrulealways]

Bought an '01 in '21 to see if I liked it. I came from sportbikes, and wanted something nicer for the wife to ride with. Found I loved it and upgraded to a '15 for last year. I love it.

[davidmccall]

I had an '82 Goldwing Aspencade, and it was as nimble as any bike I've ever owned, and more so than several! They're fine motorcycles for anybody wanting to spend a lot of time in the saddle.☮✌

[tennwingman]

I have had a GL1200, a GL1500 and now I am riding a 2012 GL1800 which is the year they improved the seat, stereo, forks and steering bearings. Cannot complain about the power or the handling. I don't like the lower miles on the tires. My 1500 got great miles from the bias ply tires and never noticed any handling problems. I had the 1500 for 13 yrs and loved that bike. Well thanks for the video, be safe, have fun.

[jeffreybodine]

The 1200 is the Golden Jewel of the range ... I enjoy it the most, especially the interstate due to it being one of the lightest wings ever made, but yet can carry a ton of stuff if need be . Personally they look the best with the engine exposed, all the chrome, I never tire of looking at it . Contrary to popular belief, they handle fantastic, nimble at speed, I regularly scrape the footpegs leaning the old girl over and she countersteers like no other touring bike I have ever ridden and after 38 years she looks and runs like the day I bought her with maintenance of course and a lot of detail cleaning ... Yep, I have ridden all the wings but that 84-87 Wing generation always calls me back

[wingandhog]

2+ year owner of my first GoldWing. 08 GL-1800. It’s a stunning bike and I love it.

[roberthorton]

Bought my 2010 in 2018 with only 5k miles. It now has 25k miles and has been 100% reliable. Fantastic machine!! I'm 73 and can ride it all day and not get tired.

[robertlorentz]

Had a 84-1200 / 89-1500 / 96-1500 / 02-1800 /
18-1800 Tour DCT / 21-1800 Tour DCT. Loved them all, but the 2021 is the best of the best (for me)

[EverettBaland]

I think I've ridden most engine sizes in the series prior to the 2012 platform. I've owned a 1500 and 1800. My 1800 was the '09 and part of the final build from the States. Wingers probably know the 09-10 models were done together with color options being the only difference. I'm chewing on another one. Great Wing report, thanks.

[vintagebikes]

Great synopsis of main points on GL1500 and GL1800

[Packersrulealways]

Prices are down in my area since you made this. You can get a 1500 for 1k around me in WI.

[RinksRides]

Thanks for this primer video. Right on point! All my bikes been standard or sport touring ( 94 katana 750). Looking at a 92 or 94 GL1500 right now after 15 yr hiatus.

[h.wayneb]

Good video and information regarding GLs. Thank you

[disfiguringthegoddes]

I am relatively new to goldwings, I have an 05 gl1800. Beastly to handle at low speed but the smoothest engine I've had the pleasure of.

[seatime]

I also heard the was an ADG issue Alternator Drive gear break possibility on '01-05..

[mikebalos]

Don’t forget the Goldwing was first offered for sale in 1975 in the GL1000, in 1980 the GL1100, in 1984 the GL1200. Many of these bikes are still on the road today, many with several hundred thousand miles on them and still going strong, some even with over a million miles. I’ve owned a 1978 GL1000, a 1984 Gl1200 Interstate, and currently a 1995 Gl1500SE. I also had a 2008 HD Ultra Classic for several years which got totaled hitting a deer, that’s when I went back to Goldwing, the most comfortable bike you can ride. Once you ride a Goldwing, you can’t ride anything else! 😉

[ivanbrgic]

Thank you for sharing your experience!
Truly appreciated

[willelliott]

Thanks for the informative video. Regarding the current generation, in your opinion, are the criticisms of the suspension put forth by a certain aftermarket suspension provider valid?

[kimhorton]

I know from Honda mechanics that I’ve spoken with, the GL1500 had maintenance issues that were a bear to deal with.
I have a 2015 Anniversary Edition that has been a tremendous bike for me. I can get $200 worth of groceries in the bags and the tank can carry me 220 miles. It isn’t quite as far as my older ST 1300s but it sits easier on the ground and is plenty quick for an old man of 77.
How have the new forks held up since 2018? It looks like a complicated piece of gear.

[DireTribble]

Good video. Just picked up a 2013 F6B Gold Wing a few weeks ago and I've been pretty impressed so far. I figured it would just be a placeholder until I eventually got another Harley but now I'm thinking to stick with Gold Wings. This was a helpful video to ponder my potential next one!

[ericrusch]

Excellent information as the 1800s could otherwise all seem the same