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2012 Honda Gold Wing Review - First Ride

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WARPrints · 04-13-2011, 02:16 PM

Can't believe there are no comments yet. Are people that disinterested in the new Wing? Personally, after being a Winger for 13 years, the 2012 does not do anything for me with its looks, and actually makes me want to get a 2010 before they're all snatched up. Maybe that was the plan. Or I qait until 2014 (my guess) for the totally revised Wing --- which will probably cost $24,899 to $31,899, depending on model. Gosh - I could get a C14, a Super Tenere, and still have $$ left over.

Buzglyd · 04-13-2011, 03:06 PM

Not my bag baby.

2013 I'll have a BMW GTL.

Dr_Sprocket · 04-13-2011, 04:15 PM

"And if it ain't broke then don't try to fix it. (Don't try to fix it.)" -- DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, 1991

Kevin_Duke · 04-13-2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by WARPrints

Can't believe there are no comments yet. Are people that disinterested in the new Wing? Personally, after being a Winger for 13 years, the 2012 does not do anything for me with its looks, and actually makes me want to get a 2010 before they're all snatched up. Maybe that was the plan. Or I qait until 2014 (my guess) for the totally revised Wing --- which will probably cost $24,899 to $31,899, depending on model. Gosh - I could get a C14, a Super Tenere, and still have $$ left over.

Yeah, I too was surprised at the lack of comments. Seems like a slightly better bike, but it's slightly better than what is essentially a 10-year-old bike. Personally, I couldn't overlook the GTL if I was in the market for a luxo-tourer.

silentgrayfellow · 04-14-2011, 05:40 AM

Most of the comments that needed to be made about the new Wing were already made in the comments for the GTL 1600 test ride.

Kevin_Duke · 04-14-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by silentgrayfellow

Most of the comments that needed to be made about the new Wing were already made in the comments for the GTL 1600 test ride.

I'll get a chance to do a multi-day trip on the Wing next month, so I'll have a much better idea of how it and the GTL stack up then. But, for certain, the Wing's passenger seat is better.

Morbo the Destroyer · 04-14-2011, 11:57 AM

The Wing article was sammiched in between the BMW 6-Shooter and the new Ducati story, so it didn't get much exposure. We aren't smart enough to keep up with the rapid pace.

So, is it still huge? Ok, thanks.

pushrod · 04-14-2011, 12:07 PM

KD,

I've heard from more than one rider that 'Wings are treacherous in parking lots.

So, given your (lack of) height, be careful!

Morbo the Destroyer · 04-14-2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by pushrod

KD,

I've heard from more than one rider that 'Wings are treacherous in parking lots.

So, given your (lack of) height, be careful!

They have to have a REVERSE gear, for chrissakes. What else do you need to know?

04-12-2011, 11:37 AM	#1
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WARPrints Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 15	What? No comments? That in itself says a lot. Can't believe there are no comments yet. Are people that disinterested in the new Wing? Personally, after being a Winger for 13 years, the 2012 does not do anything for me with its looks, and actually makes me want to get a 2010 before they're all snatched up. Maybe that was the plan. Or I qait until 2014 (my guess) for the totally revised Wing --- which will probably cost $24,899 to $31,899, depending on model. Gosh - I could get a C14, a Super Tenere, and still have $$ left over.

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04-14-2011, 12:07 PM	#9
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04-13-2011, 03:06 PM	#3
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,864	Not my bag baby. 2013 I'll have a BMW GTL.

04-14-2011, 05:40 AM	#6
silentgrayfellow Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 320	Most of the comments that needed to be made about the new Wing were already made in the comments for the GTL 1600 test ride.