2018 st1800

To me, the only way the new Goldwing becomes the "ST1800" is if this community, the people on this forum, accept it as so. Because, these are passionate, caring people that have shared their knowledge of the ST, allowing a great bike to remain viable even when Honda lost interest.
Again, just my opinion.

mimurph said:

So should we just accept that this is the st replacement, and upgrade to the wing?

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NO, NO, NO, after looking at the pictures ,its a downgraded wing or an upgraded ST. If I rode that , took off the Wing emblems, had some ST1800 ​stickers made It would satisfy 90% of the ST owners and make us all forget about the negative things we have said about Honda!!!!

Dale_I said:

The picture I would like to see is a CTX with a top box and touring windshield next to the NeWing!

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As much as I like the CTX (which I think was much maligned because of the shorty windshield as standard equipment) the largish fairing looks to me to be overly-large compared to the GW's new svelte figure.

Their really not in the same league so it depends on what kind of riding you like to do. If the CTX suits you needs then no need to pay more.

I see the big draw of the new GW as being a very similar to the ST but with DCT goodness. Harder faster riding ST'ers wouldn't agree and understandably so.

carpdm said:

To me, the only way the new Goldwing becomes the "ST1800" is if this community, the people on this forum, accept it as so. Because, these are passionate, caring people that have shared their knowledge of the ST, allowing a great bike to remain viable even when Honda lost interest.
Again, just my opinion.

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I predict many members will stay here even if they acquire GL1800's. Lot's of us have moved on to FJR's, RT's, GL's, Super Teneres, etc, and still stay. It's the friendships, not the bikes.

ST_Jim said:

I predict many members will stay here even if they acquire GL1800's. Lot's of us have moved on to FJR's, RT's, GL's, Super Teneres, etc, and still stay. It's the friendships, not the bikes.

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Totally agree!! I've always felt welcomed on this site, no matter the bike I ride. It's also the knowledge that is shared. We've all benefited. I hope that as members acquire GL1800's, tech events and that knowledge is continually shared.

okmurdog said:

Looks like someone in OK was impressed with the airbag version located at Shawnee Honda...sale pending

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A Doctor here in Oklahoma City bought that one. He has to heal up from totaling out his 2017 Wing before he can pick it up.
Did you ride one of them Mark? I'm going back when they get there demo bikes in. I didn't want to ride the ones they ones they had on the floor for sale. I'm not ready to buy one yet. I'm leaning towards a new RT. But my soon to be 11 year old ST is still going strong with zero problems.

okckeith said:

A Doctor here in Oklahoma City bought that one. He has to heal up from totaling out his 2017 Wing before he can pick it up.
Did you ride one of them Mark? I’m going back when they get there demo bikes in. I didn’t want to ride the ones they ones they had on the floor for sale. I’m not ready to buy one yet. I’m leaning towards a new RT. But my soon to be 11 year old ST is still going strong with zero problems.

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I haven’t ridden one yet; although I do plan to once the demo arrives. Based on what I’ve seen, I’ll probably like it. However...like you, I have a perfectly running ST that I still enjoy riding.

where is the picture of a ST1300 next to an 18 GL comparison

nt650hawk said:

where is the picture of a ST1300 next to an 18 GL comparison

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I hope one of us who scores a test ride can get a side-by of our ST next to the GL.

With just a little tweaking this could be updated Big Time :

the new wing is too heavy to be a replacement for the mighty ST 1300 ( imo ) I want a new ST 1300 that weighs less an the current one and the wing only holds 5.5 gallons of gas, I've gotten use to the 7.7 gallons the mighty ST 1300 holds

I love my ST1300 even more now! If Honda says its perfect in size it must be true!
But i saw the new Goldwing at the bike-fair here in Gothenburg last weekend, and i love it too!

The bike-dealer here in Gothenburg said it could be available in mars. Guess if i will be first in line to testdrive it?

drbuzzard said:

the new wing is too heavy to be a replacement for the mighty ST 1300 ( imo ) I want a new ST 1300 that weighs less an the current one and the wing only holds 5.5 gallons of gas, I've gotten use to the 7.7 gallons the mighty ST 1300 holds

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With a 6 speed manual or a DCT transmission too.

forth said:

The bike-dealer here in Gothenburg said it could be available in mars. Guess if i will be first in line to testdrive it?

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Only if you hitch a ride on the Falcon Heavy and have it drop you off on Mars. On Earth a local dealer said March. I hope it's a little sooner.

drbuzzard said:

the new wing is too heavy to be a replacement for the mighty ST 1300 ( imo ) I want a new ST 1300 that weighs less an the current one and the wing only holds 5.5 gallons of gas, I've gotten use to the 7.7 gallons the mighty ST 1300 holds

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One thing that I noticed sitting on it was how much lighter it felt than my ST getting it off of the kickstand.
It is a 40 mile ride to the Power Sports Dealer in Shawnee, Ok. I plan on riding my ST there to take a demo ride when I get a chance. Hopefully I can get a picture of them side by side.
They have 5 bikes there now. The airbag one that Mark posted a picture of. And 4 red bikes. Two Goldwings. DCT and Manual. And two tours. DCT and manual.
The regular Wing does not come with reverse, center stand or electronic suspension.
The salesman I talked to was very knowledgeable about the bike. He went over all features on the bike with me. To me it is a very nice upgrade that was well overdue.
I hope I like it when I get a chance to ride one.

okckeith said:

I hope I like it when I get a chance to ride one.

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We do too Keith!

forth said:

...The bike-dealer here in Gothenburg said it could be available in mars. Guess if i will be first in line to testdrive it?

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ST Gui said:

Only if you hitch a ride on the Falcon Heavy and have it drop you off on Mars. On Earth a local dealer said March. I hope it's a little sooner.

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Just little bit of "lost in translation" going on here. :grin:

Swedish "Mars" = English "March"

Though that would be quite a ride for a little while going to Mars. I'm sure they have some really twisty canyons there.

rjs987 said:

Just little bit of "lost in translation" going on here.

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Yes it was obvious he meant March. Just a joke son based on another post.

ST Gui said:

I hope one of us who scores a test ride can get a side-by of our ST next to the GL.

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If Southern will get me one in, I'll be able to get a group picture of old and new Wings, along with a ST1300.

Ride Safe
John

Nashcat said:

If Southern will get me one in, I'll be able to get a group picture of old and new Wings, along with a ST1300.

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Gotta love family photos! :grin: