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07-28-2011, 08:57 AM
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A Luxury-Touring Rethink
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07-28-2011, 10:32 AM
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Many Good Points
For touring I want all the amenities and technology offered on bikes like the Goldwing. Even a big bike like this has the nimbleness needed to make it an enjoyable riding experience. You don't have to be an Old Guy to appreciate the value of a complete package touring bike like the Wing. Just the cash to be able to afford one. Well done.
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07-28-2011, 11:09 AM
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Very good write up. The Wing is an amazing bike, even today, even compared to BMW's latest 6-cylinder doo-dad. We'll see if BMW sells a million of theirs over 30+ years.
BTW: it looks to me like your Wing came with a built-in butt massager. She was sitting right behind you!
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07-28-2011, 12:19 PM
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Sadly the wing is just too small. The new BMW too expensive, so maybe by next year I can get a low miles LT for 5k after all the trade ins for the new 1600.
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07-28-2011, 02:53 PM
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Wow! It's amazing just how flat the Wing's torque and power curves are... even compared to the new Beemer! Shows just how good the Goldwing is (was).
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2012 BMW K1600GTL vs. 2012 Honda Gold Wing Shootout [Video]
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07-28-2011, 04:50 PM
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Nevertheless, the GW has a pretty flat curve. Impressive!
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07-29-2011, 08:27 AM
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if you're good enough you can have plenty of fun:
deals gap on a goldwing/gl1800 by yellow wolf dragons tail - YouTube |
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07-29-2011, 11:31 AM
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07-29-2011, 12:54 PM
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Very impressive, both bike and rider. Cameraman/bike too for that matter. While I appreciate bikes like the Goldwing, K1600GTL and HD Ultra's it's not something I'd be terribly interested in. I prefer a more minimalist approach which is why I sold the last FLHT I had and bought a GS, with the standard Vario luggage it'll haul quite a bit and my GT with the trunk is even better. The simple truth is that if I was traveling from here to Florida I'd rather drive anyway. Sacrilege from a long time motorcyclist like myself but there you have it. I'm as much of a gearhead as a biker and to me a trip like that would be more fun in an A6
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