2021 Honda Gold Wing Manual
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- Hey all, I'm back with my very first test ride on a 2021 Honda Gold Wing with a manual transmission!
Why did I pick the manual transmission for my first-ever ride on the legendary Gold Wing? Well, @Big Smitty Riding has the best intros on RUclips, and he rides a Gold Wing manual. I figured, heck, if Big Smitty's intros are the best, maybe his bike is the best too, and it was as simple as that!
As I walked up to the bike I could only help think...."Honda finally got the Civic design right!" 😂😂😂 I'm just joking! We all know the Accord is probably a more appropriate comparison! 🤷♂️
Anyway, Dad Jeans....ENGAGE!
Until next week and some Gold Wing DCT goodness, you all stay safe out there!
DMV SoloRider
#supportmvc #hondagoldwing #testride 
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Excellent ride and review! Thank you very much for shouting me out. I really appreciate that. It's not a bike for everyone. I've owned a ton of different touring bikes and cruisers but this bike just is by far the best to me. It takes some getting used to and my biggest complaints are the lack of sound and that it doesn't have that V-Twin feel. And I've actually gotten used to both of those. But I'll tell anyone it's not a bike that most folks will love. Great job man!
Thanks Smitty, and welcome to the channel! I’m glad I had the opportunity to take it for a spin and see what it was all about! It’s easy to see why a long time rider would love it - very smooth, comfortable machine! Just different! Keep those intros coming!
Nice review...long time Gold Wing rider here. I have a 2018 6-speed and this model is by far the best Gold Wing Honda has ever made...except for the seat..I couldn't ride much more than 70 miles with the OEM seat, but RDL fixed that...with the RDL the bike is amazingly comfort on 1k mile days...the handling, brakes, transmission are awlsome....the suspension is on the soft side for sure, but you have that plush ride, and with over 100ftlbs of smooth torque at 1200 rpms along with upwards of 50 mpg even when pulling a trailer, there is alot to like with the Gold Wing.
Thanks Frank! I’m really surprised to hear that about the seat - seemed really nice in the time I was on it. Then again, you can’t tell much from test rides, or so I’ve learned. The seat on my old Chieftain was pure evil!!!
I was going to get the challenger but i Took the goldwing for a ride and was set. But like you at first the feeling odd..i didnt gel good with the bike for some odd reason, but then i went on a long out of state ride and everything fell into place .
I love this bike...mind you im that guy that said he will never buy a goldwing🤣
Glad you found the right ride for you! I think that’s the right way to describe it - just didn’t gel on a first ride. But I’m sure if I had a chance to do some touring on it I’d get over that real quick! ✌️
Excellent review brother 👏 👍 👌
Thanks man!
@@DMVSoloRider your welcome I owe all my success to my Fairfax Co school teachers so supporting home home is easy ❤
Maybe it feels "off" going around corners because you're used to riding a different bike.
That could absolutely be the case. They’re all different! 🤷♂️
Great review. Can you do a video of your VLog setup and how you have it installed on the Icon helmet?
Thanks! I’d be happy to do that - heading out this weekend to do a bunch of filming (will be sunny & 60s!), so I’ll add that to the list! It’s a great helmet for Motovlogging for sure!
Finaly manuel
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I have the Wing and Indian, best of both worlds. the Wing is a Marmite thing "I love Marmite" Good review.
Thanks! I totally don’t get the marmite thing. Google tells me it’s vegemite banned in some countries. Is the wing so good it’s bad for you? lol 🤪
Marmite is a Yeast Extract you spread on bread or dissolve in hot water to drink. @@DMVSoloRider
@@chrishunter5041 You make your Gold Wing sound so appealing! 😂
Ok so compared to Gen 5 & the 5 speed does this new 6 speed have closer ratio gears where you are annoyingly shifting more often??. 5 speeds you can stay in gear longer
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I don’t have a clue. Those were the first/only goldwings I’ve ridden! 🤷♂️
@@DMVSoloRider That's funny you're probably the only person alive that has a new one that never rode the previous once. If you have a chance to ride the previous right behind the new one do it, it will blow your mind
@@seatime674 It was just a test ride at a demo event - didn’t buy one.
First to comment first to watch. Biggest fan Powamoto
Hey, you won the giveaway - my eternal appreciation! 😂
@@DMVSoloRider yay so grateful 🙏
That looks fun. I wish I could have made that event. Wanna ride that bike.
I love riding new bikes! So far, it’s never a disappointment! But I also feel like I have just enough experience to say every time you throw a leg over your Challenger, you’re winning! 😉
@@DMVSoloRider so agree.
What you felt riding was the wishbone front suspension, it takes some getting used to. With time you would be ripping on it.
I’m sure! This was a while ago now, but I do recall the unique nature of the wishbone suspension, at least seeing it under the fairing!
It handles better with the windshield down
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Does manual got quick shift ?
No quick shifter. I don’t think I’d even want one on a touring bike. Might be fun on a sport Chief or the new Scout 101. 🤷♂️
I have a 76 goldwing it has a 4 speed I can flat foot it and its not that quite
Haha That’s an entirely different experience for sure! I’m just impressed I could get a toe on each foot touching the ground on this monster!
No you don't 😂😂😂
You should go from the '76 to the '18 the brakes are a little better👍
No goldwing was even ever a 4 speed.. 5 speed all the wat until 2018
@harpercasey49 well next time its nice enough to ride ill check it out Im old but not that old maybe it just seemed that it only was 3 up ill let you know mine might be missing high gear if thats even possible hell i dont know maybe i am that old but I know its yellow and I am color blind
How tall r u 5 ?
5’5”
I’m 6 hav no problem with feet came from 2019 triumph scrambler xe then u can’t touch
@@Gregsagert1 couldn’t get both feet down, but getting one down & shifting in seat isn’t a problem. Riding an Indian FTR now, with a higher seat height - not a problem for my short self. 😎
Keep windshield down big dif
That was a couple years back already, so don’t recall exactly what you’re referring to. But that’s a great windshield. 🤷♂️
Deep down I feel like I'll eventually stop riding my GSA and swap it out for a Goldwing. We're not there yet, but eventually...Great to hear the ride was good though!
Why would you need to? Lots of bagger riders go the other direction, don’t they? You’re already on a popular touring bike! I’ve never ridden a beamer, but I could easily see myself being content on a Pan-America doing long miles on my road trips.
@@DMVSoloRider - Something about the Goldwing and their riders just has me at least itching to try one out for a long distance ride. That said, I do love my GSA and it ain't going anywhere soon!
@@GoForBarney there’s always eagle rider to take one for a long weekend/trip to see what it’s all about!
You will not regret it. I own a 2020 DCT Tour and it is by far, the best bike I have ever had. I sold my 2018 BMW K1600 Grand America to buy the GW. The K is a great bike, but the GW is the ultimate all around.....period. I am 57 and going to ride only the Wing till I will down to a Vespa due to my future age.
@@alp3781 wouldn’t you just get a Rebel DCT instead of a Vespa? Come on! Lol
Not bikes fault,your short!
Yes, yes I am 🤣
You are sloppy at shifting. You definitely need a DCT
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what is the point of your comment, he has only had 10 minutes on the bike, jeez.
Lol, leave it up to Honda to make us refer to motorcycles designed the same way for 100 years as a manual. Does this mean I'm going to see tiktoks in a few years of kids looking at the clutch and gear shifter and asking what that is? 🤔
Haha it’s only because the Honda DCT is so famous…or infamous depending on your perspective! 🤣 I’m personally waiting for a shift lever like in olden times!