First Ride Impressions-2024 Honda Gold Wing
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- With just 50 miles on this new 2024 Honda Gold Wing Tour DCT model, @MarksGarage17 takes this out for a 10-mile ride to share some initial impressions about how the bike runs, handles, shifts and brakes.
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I love my goldwing!! My whole RUclips channel is geared around the goldwing!!
Awesome. The Gold Wing is an amazing machine for sure.
The more GW videos I watch the greater confidence I have I could handle one. My last bike I owned was a GSXR1000 and that was in 2010. The size and weight is still slightly scaring me off.
After you take one for a test drive, you are going to think, wow...this handles awesome for a bike that weighs 842 lbs.
I bought one after riding a ninja 400 for 3 months and have had it for a year now with no issues. You won't have any issues with the weight of power. Once it gets rolling, you don't feel the weight and it maneuvers and handles so easy.
I owned a 2020 Honda Goldwing Tourer DCT. I put 20,500 miles on the odometer. I added Honda's upper air deflectors and lower air deflectors. I stopped by Traxion Dynamics for Max's suspension upgrades. Those provided a stiffer ride. 13:03
The DCT was reason enough to buy. I loved the DCT.
I traded the Goldwing. I may buy a 2024 now. I love Honda's white with red accents and black trim.
Thanks for your thoughtful review, Mark.
Appreciate your kind comments and good luck as you consider your next ride!
Just upgraded from a 2013 F6B to a new 2023 Goldwing Touring DCT. Liked the test drive. Love it now that I own it!
Congratulations Thomas. Great to hear. Enjoy the rides ahead.
hey Mark, new subscriber... found you through Cruiseman who watches your channel. Beautiful Bike Sir !!! I have a 2023 Tour DCT. I do have some garage envy I gotta say !! Welcome to the family.
Hi Robert. Appreciate your comment and thank you! Looking forward providing some fun content on the Gold Wing and other machines. I subscribed to your channel recently too! Within a week or so, I will post a ride video from our trip to Texas. All the best.
Great video...super smooth Mark! Thank you for the time and effort.
You are welcome. Hopefully, more good things to come!
Heyyyyy we just discovered you on our feed and subscribed- Enjoy that wing
Thank you for subscribing. You guys are fun to watch!
@@MarksGarage17 aw thx-
We Wing 🪽 people gotta stick together- u have have a great garage- Looking forward to more more content
You will love this machine, man. But, get ready to add more goodies, trust me. This thing is a pleasure. I know many who owned HD for years and switched to GW. The best bike I have ever owned in 35 years on 2 wheels. No bike comes close. And, I owned 2 K1600 too. NONE, end of story. I just saw a post on Facebook, a guy owns 18 DCT Tour with 150K. He had only one issue so far. Fuel level sensor went and was replaced under E.W. Happy riding.
Thanks for the note and comment. I completed a ride today to see my younger brother, who has ridden HD for the last 20 years. I let him take my '24 Gold Wing Tour DCT for a little ride. He came back smiling and said, "this is amazing!" So, there you go.
I have a feeling Honda is going to increase the luggage capacity on the saddlebags,and make them open from the top in its next iteration.That seems to be the universal complaint about the Goldwing.A quick release tour box would be nice too,along with more color choices and glossy finishes.
Thanks for your comment and thoughts. It will be interesting to see.
Good video! Picked up a 2013 F6B Gold Wing a few weeks ago and have been impressed even though it doesn't have anywhere near the features as yours. Gotta admit, I thought eventually I'd go back to Harleys but now I'm thinking of sticking with Gold Wings and checking out newer ones like yours.
Enjoy your new ride. Congratulations!
That white with the red/black trim is sweet looking.
Thank you. It is one of those color combos that looks even better in person.
Great video Mark without going overboard. I bought a 2023 DCT Tour and like the bike a great deal. I had 4 different K1600’s before that. The 2018 with Pro Shift Assist was almost perfect for me, but a nerve problem in my left wrist took me out of using a clutch, but the DCT has filled in nicely. I live in Waukesha County and recognized some of the roads you were on. I get up by you occasionally. Ride safe and enjoy the new Wing.
Rick H.
Thanks for your comment, Rick. Glad to hear your 2023 DCT is working out well. A friend of mine in this area is considering switching from his HD to a Honda Gold Wing DCT for the same type of wrist issue you mention.
Nice video, nice wing ! Welcome in the club. I drive a 2021 dct version. Till today with 27000km. Next saturday we will travel for 6000kms to Portugal tour. Have a nice time and enjoy Your bike. Willy / Belgium.
Willy-Thanks for reaching out and your comments. Much appreciated. Enjoy the upcoming tour to Portugal. Awesome.
I just bought a 2018 tour model, standard transmission. It feels like the rear bottoms out iver nearly everything. Came from a 2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R.
Sorry to hear that. Does not sound normal to me. Kick up the Pre-Load to the next setting to see if that helps at all. Enjoy the Gold Wing. Best long-distance tourer I have owned.
Great video Mark! Beautiful bike! 🙏
Thanks Binoy....
In ECON mode, backroads at 40-50 MPH I average 53MPG. Thats GPS miles, the bike odometer is off by 2 miles per 204 miles. 😊
That is terrific, Robert. I need to slow down a little!
Is the reverse gear on the 2024 Tour an electric assist like the manual or is it a proper reverse gear? I'm struggling to find a straight answer.
Well, you've inspired me to dig a little deeper to fully understand the mechanics of "how" this system works. I do know the system works well. I did find this on the one of the Honda Goldwing Owner forums. Let me know what you think....
"The ISG (Integrated Starter Generator) combines the generator and starter motor into one component, with the generator effectively becoming the starter motor when supplied with reverse power.
When activating Walking Mode the two clutches of DCT are utilised to enable moving backward with clutch #1 and moving forward with clutch #2. In this way, moving forward or backward at walking speed is now possible with only clutch control, without any need for gear shifting. Furthermore, the throttle-by-wire system controls speed by minutely controlling the clutch capacity, while maintaining a certain engine speed, assuring controllability with a sense of security in wide-ranging situations."
Hi Mark, I’m a Harley rider, but I’ve always kept my eye on the Goldwing. Something that jumped out to me as you were starting to ride is a quick comment you made about recording with your Cardo as you were leaving your driveway. Are you making your audio track just between your regular Cardo helmet setup and your phone, then combining it with your video later? I have a Cardo Packtalk Edge and would like to have that capability.
Yes...That is exactly what I did. It is fairly easy to match up the audio recording with the action you are presenting. I de-emphasized the video audio and emphasized the Cardio audio. You can also take a more technical approach and create an audio icon point. Thank for the question and comment. All the best.
Mark
Is there a huge difference between the 2018 Goldwing DCT & 2023,2024 Goldwing DCT? I have found some really nice 18's at good prices with very low miles. DCT as well. Just wondering what your thoughts are?
Thanks and that bike is gorgeous. My two favorite colors are the white and red. White is main choice. Classy looking.
Hi Darren- A little bit of difference, but not big enough to discard a nice deal on a 2018 DCT. A little smoother shifting, larger trunk, standard fog lights. You'll be quite happy with a 2018 too!
Is there only one way to use the brakes on the 2024? Is there a foot brake or just the right handlebar lever?
Great video thanks. So no more chrome for the goldwing?
Very little
Hey mark
Just got my 2024 and love it…in one of your other videos on upgrades you talk about new foot pegs…..can you send me the link…I want to change mine out…thanks
Joe g ps I also have a 83 apsencade I purchased new…I still ride it….
Hi Joe- Sure thing...Happy to assist. Here is the link for the floorboards. Just went for a ride this afternoon and appreciated that upgrade! www.amazon.com/dp/B07QQCGJ72?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
@@MarksGarage17 thanks mark I just ordered them
Nice new Wing. What aftermarket windshield do you have on it?
Thanks for the question. It is a F4 Customs.
@@MarksGarage17 Figured that, or Klock Werks... thanks 👍
Planing to trade my bmw s1000xr for a 2022 goldwing dct. Would a 5'8 height be able to flat foot that bike?
That will depend a little on your in-seam dimension. You'll certainly be better off as compared to the 1000XR. A friend of mine has an 18 Gold Wing and he is 5' 5" with a 30" in seam. He cannot flatfoot but can touch both feet. Hope that is helpful and good luck with your purchase. Exciting! Make sure you go sit on the Gold Wing.
Can you still get one with a normal clutch?
Yes, you can. They are a little harder to find because a large majority purchase the DCT.
I'm surprised to see that your riding Gloveless. Is their Glove Wearing Sensor Monitor?
Good catch! Normally I do wear gloves. I needed "clean" hands to run the buttons on my camera remote and Cardo voice record on my phone. Almost too much.... The next gen Honda may have the sensor you refer to.....
are you interested in power folding mirror kit for Goldwing GL1800?
I'd like to learn more about it. If you are able to email or reply with a link on the system, that would be great. Thank you.
ok, pls give your e-mail address to me.
Goldwing or Harley? Smooth and refined OR noisy and tractor like?
@@neilurquhart8622 you know the answer!
Still no blind spots flashers and dynamic cruise control? 😢
Not yet. I think there is a good chance for next year.
Has the 2025 been boosted to 2000 cc’s or is it just rumor.
There is quite a bit of speculation about the 2025 model. No news yet. It should not be too much longer!
I stumbled across your channel and thought, boy that reminds me of Crystal Lake. Hmmm.... then I see the Cty CJ sign and think, what the hell, that IS Crystal Lake! I have a '23 manual and really enjoy it. But like many others, I do miss some of the features of the 5th gen Goldwing. 140,000 on an '84 Aspencade, (12,000 on a 100th anniversary FLHTCUI) 135,000 on an '07 ABS, this '23 will probably be the last one for me. Howards Grove, WI USA.
Thanks Howards Grove! Our ride group meets for Coffee at Off the Rail in Elkhart Lake at 8AM on Saturday mornings if the weather is decent. Then out for a breakfast ride after coffee. Stop by sometime if you are up for it. Very glad to meet another Gold Wing rider. Cheers.
No gloves?
@@gratefultube not too often you’ll find me gloveless. Was learning and running my camera and audio recordings. I’m all good now. Thanks for your comment and concern for safety.
@@MarksGarage17 Appreciate your straightforward videos. All the good things about ridin' shine through.
It feels just like riding a 2023 doesn’t it?
Same bike really. Nothing has changed.
It's starting to look like a Suzuki Burgman.....
@@davidwright873 the good news is they no longer make the Burgman 650!
@@MarksGarage17 WHew!@
Why did Honda remove the "Goldwing" emblems as of late?
It's a fair question. I think it is about being understated in graphics and design. You do get a nice Gold Wing logo come up on the driver information display when you turn the key on! Next year you might see some unique badging for the anniversary edition. Stay tuned.