Readers Respond: Let's talk about the Honda Gold Wing image

Responses: 25

By Basem Wasef, About.com Guide

Do you think Honda Gold Wings work for everybody, or are they better suited to older riders? Share your Thoughts

I have a number of friends that ride Harleys, they would not be caught dead on a "Jap bike". I own a Goldwing, one of them ask me why I ride a "Jap bike", I said I don't ride a "Jap bike" my bike is 95% made in the USA. That more than I can say for your Harley, your Harley my be assembled in the USA but allot of the parts come from all over the world. My Goldwing is made in Marysville, Ohio, most of the parts for my Goldwing are made in Marysville, Ohio, so I don't think it qualifies as a "Jap bike". I do however, must say that as of 2012 the new Goldwings are made in Japan, but most of the parts are still made in Marysville and shipped to Japan.
—terryj1517

i bought a 2012 when they first came out last year,,I can honestly say ive been on motorcycles since i was about 10 years old, raced motorcross for a few years and had almost every kind of bike on the road today(old scool 79kz1000,v65 magna several sportbikes and two more cruisers) man the goldwing is in a class of its own, you can ride it like a sportbike, it has speed and tourqe, it has style. basically a indestructable engine, i am only 42 so no its not for old guys it is by far the best bike i have ever been on, 600 miles in a day no problem. you can run the wing at 90 all day long when a stock harley tops out at 105, for the same price u can get a ultra for give the wing a look,the goldwing image is a big smile on your face.
—Guest johnk4jmk

Well been on them all my 81 GW has over 200k on it still running great now I have a 2010 GW and it rides like your on air. I have had 28 different kinds of bikes and you can't beat the comfort of a GW. Don't wast your money on anything less buy. GW it be the best ride for your butt oh and your body would thank you for a soft ride.
—Guest ChongBo

I have a 2006 Wing & I love it. I have friends who ride all kinds of bikes, including Harley's. I would own 4-5 different kinds of bikes if I could afford it. I might get a Harley for around town, when I retire.
—Guest The Lar

In my expeirence Yes its an older crowd. Who are very anti Harley! I ride Polarbear grand tour for several years I own several antique Harleys. Went to one of our weekend runs and was heckled rom some Wing riders from the Ramapo MC club of NJ. I was told to get some mufflers and a diaper for that loud oil leaking piece of junk! My father in law was one of the club's founders they were WW-2 and Korea servicemen and women the club consisted of Harleys, Indians, Triumphs, BSA's Matchless and NEVER A JAP BIKE! I have a lot the Club pic's to prove it. They should be ashamed of them selves for selling out the old timers would be disappointed to see what their club has turned into!!!
—Guest Catfish

I tried riding a harley,the pipes heat up and burn my legs ,the seat is not at all confortable on the harley back seat, i know why they call it a bitch pad, I think most men need to get over themshelves about honda and try it, they wouldn't put it down , its the most confortable bike i have ever been on for miles, and engine cooled , we own a yellow decked out 2010 now from a 1086 , what a diff, and by the way harley has boots from china , don;t kids your shelves people
—Guest kathy

I thought about a Wing for years because of the comfort on long rides. I did not like the image of old guy bike either. Then I rode a rental GL1800 for a few hundred miles. Oh my god. I was a cruiser guy. Not a cruiser on the planet can hold a candle to this bike. Anything a cruiser can do this bike can do better. Power, speed, torque, handling, comfort, speed, twisties, you name it. Is it a sport bike, no. But it will hold its own with almost anything on the road.
—Guest Dave

Just bought my first wing.I traded off my 96 Ultra Clsssic E-Glide for 2010 wing,what a difference.Smooth,powerfull and dosen't really sound all that bad either.Maintenance cost should be alot lower.Having a great time riding it.I don't thing Harley can compare to the power and comfort.Can't wait for my first long distance trip
—Guest Wayne

I have a 2003 Goldwing and a 2002 Heritage Softail Classic. They both have a different rid. I love my Goldwing and I would never part with it. It is the only bike for a very long road trip. I did Route 66, 5,023 miles in 10 days. Need I ssy more?
—Guest Doug

4700 Km's in 13 Days on a 100 CC bike can be contacted over abhishekyadav2010@yahoo.co.in or abhishek.yadav.1982@gmail.com
—Guest Abhishek

'85 interstate.goldwing best bike made, up there w/ the best anyway.quality machine, good design, handles like a sportbike, maneuvers.good in the rain, safe.all weather bike.you can go to the grocery store with it ,too.
—Guest steve

I have now owned three GW - a 1976, a 1996 and a 2006. Each has gotten more comfortable, quicker and smoother with engineering changes. Hopefully, the 2016 will be the best yet. It is unfortunate that Honda has never been able to break the made in US psychie and that metric is better, particularly if the nuts and bolts don't loosen or parts keep falling off. I have lots of friends with Harley's and they are cool, and I love the rumble - great for short rides and my second bike will be a Harley for the ride to the bar. For touring and carrying a lot of gear cross country, I love the Wing on both the hard top and on those wonderful sinuousy backroads. I especially enjoyed the two cross continental rides completed this year. One with the Mrs. on the back and one riding in tandem with my son. Whatever bike - you can't but help meet the nicest people on motorcycles. Only suggestion to Honda - get a better Navigation system upgrade for the 2006 - the navigation system sucks!
—Guest Loose Moose

I have a 2002 GL1800. We just returned from a trip through New Mexico. This was our first extended ride and we enjoyed it tremendously. I discovered that my wing will do a lot more miles than I can. Very comfy bike. Cant wait for the next ride!
—Guest Ray Lewis

on 2nd wing had others that i likied but wing is hard to beat very reliable leaving in a short on 8,000 mile across USA
—Guest archie

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