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2012 Honda Gold Wing Unveiled

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Dr_Sprocket · 02-21-2011, 03:49 AM

IMHO, this is/was the last category where Honda was the class leader. Now...

Oh, how the mighty have fallen! (A moment of silence, please.)

MotoCraze · 02-21-2011, 07:03 AM

A windscreen wiper? now that's something...

hmm did they add an auto pop-up umbrella with the rain sensor ? no?

Buzglyd · 02-21-2011, 07:14 AM

I like the fact that the new BMW will be about 150 lbs lighter.

Something to put on the TO DO list for 2012.

Morbo the Destroyer · 02-21-2011, 07:23 AM

There's no doubt that BMW is eating Honda's lunch in terms of technology and advanced features. And doing it for the same price, or less. But it doesn't matter.

There's a large, core demographic out there that will buy a new Wing and never look at or care about anything else. Every rally I've been to has a big contingent of Wing riders. They show up together, they hang out together, they yak on their radios at each other. Rumor is that they share their wimmen...but that's just a rumor.

It's just like the HD 'Glide riders. BMW could be giving away bikes, it doesn't matter. Brand loyalty runs really deep with these guys. They'd have to give up their riding friends, social agendas, their motorcycle lifestyles, to change bike brands.

The_AirHawk · 02-21-2011, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Morbo the Destroyer

There's no doubt that BMW is eating Honda's lunch in terms of technology and advanced features. And doing it for the same price, or less. But it doesn't matter.

There's a large, core demographic out there that will buy a new Wing and never look at or care about anything else. Every rally I've been to has a big contingent of Wing riders. They show up together, they hang out together, they yak on their radios at each other. Rumor is that they share their wimmen...but that's just a rumor.

It's just like the HD 'Glide riders. BMW could be giving away bikes, it doesn't matter. Brand loyalty runs really deep with these guys. They'd have to give up their riding friends, social agendas, their motorcycle lifestyles, to change bike brands.

I know of at least 3 or 4 guys that have bought 2 or more brandy-new GL1800 'Wings that were essentially the same - one even bought the same colour........

Harley's got nothin' on 'Wing-Dings.

MOKE1K · 02-21-2011, 08:28 AM

Hey anybody seen the red and blue side fairings for the new Wing?...

Noo but we have alot of left over silver fairings?,....ah what the hell!

Duken4evr · 02-21-2011, 07:06 PM

Wow. I had no idea these things weigh half a ton and cost 25K. Oh well. I figured the loaded ones would run around 20K and that they weighed around 815 or so.

Then again, I was recently shocked that higher end RVs that I see on the road cost half a mil or more. I thought they were around 150K. Jeez. It sucks not to be rich. Ignorance is bliss...

acecycleins · 02-22-2011, 04:32 AM

I'm not a fan of the different colors on the panels. But the redesign does look alright.

King Vitamin · 02-22-2011, 08:01 AM

The 2013 Wing -- to be released early in 2012 -- will have two extra wheels for stability, better weather protection, seating for four, and will actually cost less.

It will be renamed, as well. It will be called the "Civic."

02-21-2011, 12:18 AM	#1
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	2012 Honda Gold Wing Unveiled Original Article: 2012 Honda Gold Wing Unveiled Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article 2012 Honda Gold Wing Unveiled in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

02-21-2011, 03:49 AM	#2
Dr_Sprocket Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delmarva Peninsula Posts: 2,331	IMHO, this is/was the last category where Honda was the class leader. Now... Oh, how the mighty have fallen! (A moment of silence, please.) __________________ "Aid to the helpless indigent is civilized. Aid to the irresponsible is socially corrosive." ----- Schizuki (c. 2011)

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02-21-2011, 07:23 AM	#5
Morbo the Destroyer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,307	There's no doubt that BMW is eating Honda's lunch in terms of technology and advanced features. And doing it for the same price, or less. But it doesn't matter. There's a large, core demographic out there that will buy a new Wing and never look at or care about anything else. Every rally I've been to has a big contingent of Wing riders. They show up together, they hang out together, they yak on their radios at each other. Rumor is that they share their wimmen...but that's just a rumor. It's just like the HD 'Glide riders. BMW could be giving away bikes, it doesn't matter. Brand loyalty runs really deep with these guys. They'd have to give up their riding friends, social agendas, their motorcycle lifestyles, to change bike brands. __________________ Fun Facts to Know and Tell! Thomas Jefferson wrote that the 1st Amendment erected a "wall of separation" between the church and the state (James Madison said it "drew a line," but it is Jefferson's term that sticks with us today). The phrase is commonly thought to mean that the government should not establish, support, or otherwise involve itself in any religion. Its.......A FACT!

02-21-2011, 08:28 AM	#7
MOKE1K Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kalapana, Big Island Posts: 3,992	Hey anybody seen the red and blue side fairings for the new Wing?... Noo but we have alot of left over silver fairings?,....ah what the hell! __________________ "YOU CAN'T BOLT ON SKILL"

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02-21-2011, 07:14 AM	#4
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,854	I like the fact that the new BMW will be about 150 lbs lighter. Something to put on the TO DO list for 2012.

02-21-2011, 07:06 PM	#8
Duken4evr Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 705	Wow. I had no idea these things weigh half a ton and cost 25K. Oh well. I figured the loaded ones would run around 20K and that they weighed around 815 or so. Then again, I was recently shocked that higher end RVs that I see on the road cost half a mil or more. I thought they were around 150K. Jeez. It sucks not to be rich. Ignorance is bliss...

02-22-2011, 04:32 AM	#9
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,129	I'm not a fan of the different colors on the panels. But the redesign does look alright. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

02-22-2011, 08:01 AM	#10
King Vitamin Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 23	The 2013 Wing -- to be released early in 2012 -- will have two extra wheels for stability, better weather protection, seating for four, and will actually cost less. It will be renamed, as well. It will be called the "Civic."