Three things I hate about the Honda GoldWing

Three things I hate about the Honda GoldWing: OK so I'm an unashamed fan-boy of the brilliant Honda GL1800 GoldWing....but no bike is perfect, in this video I go through some unexpected things I dislike about owning the bike.....PS It's only entertainment, don't get too hung up on it!!

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Honda GL1800 Goldwing Tour DCT (Airbag)
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[arthurdunga]

the only thing i hate about them is i can't afford one

[petercullen]

Hi Andy,
As a 2021 DCT Goldwing Tour owner for the last couple of years I personally found this video quite entertaining, especially the backroad clip at the end, this really highlights the abilities of the bike and shows just how much fun they can be to ride.
Yes the bike is heavy but the pros far outweigh the cons, without doubt this is the best bike I’ve ever owned!

[onskyk]

I love that last bit in the video. Just you, the bike and the wind. Can you please have a minute of this at the end of every review?

[FarHanSolo]

That was a lovely little video. Being a 2022 Honda Monkey and, more recently, a 2023 CL 500 Scrambler owner, I really don't understand why some people are against refinement, reliability, and the pure fun of Honda motorcycles

[flatcapcaferacer]

I've ridden the first model and the old and new models of Goldwing and found they are absolutely great machines especially the new models. Goldwings aren't for everyone figuring in the cost and garage space. However, I've not met anyone in the 47 years that the Goldwing has been around who owned one or has ridden one for more than a few minutes that did not have a high opinion of them.

[phildivalerio]

Hi! Managed to pause the "Small Print" clip. Wise words. Your insights, humor and non-PC approach are all appreciated. Keep up the great work!

[christofonobrown]

2018 Goldwing Tour DCT here. My first bike over 600lbs. My first touring bike. My first 6 cylinder. My first Honda. Did 48, 000 miles in 6 months. Absolutely fell in love with it.

[russsaunders]

Love my 2018 DCT Tour!! Just a terrific bike!! Love your comments! I totally agree!

[Mr-H.]

Absolute stunning machine and spot on with your description
I’ve recently been converted to a r1200gs te and exactly after 1 mile fell head over heels in love with it
Keep up the top content of work TMF 👌

[phini]

I have seen almost every video you and your misses have put out on the great YouTube, and I LOVED every one on them, and I wanted so bad an goldwing too, but I can’t afford one, so I watch one of your other videos about an Suzuki dL 650. And wauw I got so excited, it is now my bike since May this year and I have driven almost 8000 km on it so far.
Thank you for the videos and what to expect of a bike. (I still want a goldwing)
Mr Hall saying thank you 🙏🏼

[lestersmyth]

Many years ago the guys I rode with myself included would refer to large tourers as 3 humped camels 🐫 and basically slate them as two wheeled cars……whilst riding our Sports bikes around at warp factor 😮. So now 30 years later I ride a BMW RT and really enjoy eating humble pie……

[RevZolution]

Good video. Having test ridden several large bikes, k1600Gt, Gtr1400, R1250RT...I can honestly say I'm a massive fan of these large machines. I can't wait to get my hands on a Goldwing

[johns]

Cheeky video Andy! I too regret waiting until October to get my 2024 Goldwing DCT Tour! It really is special and my favorite bike I have ever owned! You are right about the creep modes and the DCT, both make it so much more enjoyable to ride. Thanks for the fun video, John

[stuartdurrant]

I love my 2023 DCT Tour as much as you, good to see you using the rev range & enjoying the exhaust sound.

[mclarnonc]

Thanks Andy. Completely agree. I now own a 2022 DCT Non Tour, the Bagger version, and in Sports mode it is simply phenomenal. I practice riding it whenever I can and firmly believe I'm a better rider as a result. I also still have my 2009 Goldwing which is great for slower but more comfortable (passenger) long distance travel.

[riderramblings]

I loved the "Scratching on a Wing" section after the ending credits. The GoldWing is the _go to_ Moto-taxi in Paris. If you think they're just too big and heavy, you want to see them maneuvering through the Paris traffic. They make and old fuddy-duddy like me on my 700 cc commuter bike look distinctly pedestrian!

[craigbsa]

Love the faster ride at the end. Handles the choppy road well.

[petervisi]

Loving the end of the video. Pure asmr riding.

[mickthemaverick]

A great bike ridden by a great Youtuber!! Had me a little concerned down that lane at the end!! 😄

[pureblood]

40, 000 miles & counting on my 6th gen Goldwing tour. Great machine.