New Goldwing

[TourNut]

I saw a new model Harley in a magazine recently , what a deal ! : had no tail trunk & no windshield - $42 K ! Still had the 45° V-Twin too , Hmm , so did the 1909 ..... I assume it has been refined some in 112 years , but ,,,,,, As I compare to what the new GoldWing has technologically & 3 times the cylinders .....for ~$10K less !

 

[Mophead]

There are some super deals out there on used ones if you shop around. Bought mine from a Harley dealer. Some guy put 426 miles on the Wing and traded it in on a Harley. Thank you sir for taking the hit instead of me. Had only used six weeks of the 3 year warranty. It is a sweet bike.

And there are lots of add ons to lessen your pocket book.

 

[red one]

I would not let that sticker shock me. I paid $11,300 for mine brand new in year 2000. Never had a second of regret even 21 years later

 

[ReSTored]

Tremendous value? Tremendous value .
The new GW might be a great bike for some, might be a tremendous bike for some, but tremendous value .

My, what a drama queen you are today, couldn't you find more emoji's to paste in?? I'll limit myself to just one.

Yes, I stand by that statement, in the context of what I wrote, which was comparing what the GW offers vs. a slew of bikes that sell for the same or much much more than $32k and, IMHO, are lesser bikes.

 

[jspringator]

That why I never buy "new".

That was me. For years. I drive two 15 year old cars (one always starts), and have an 18 year old motorhome. Now I find myself with 2 motorcycles I purchased new. I got about $7,000 off sticker plus set up on my 18 Wing I bought in September. It is expensive, but it is worth it. I took my wife to a Harley dealership first to lessen the sticker shock.

 

[paulcb]

I took my wife to a Harley dealership first to lessen the sticker shock.

Clever, I'll have to remember that trick!

 

[STJohnS]

One of my dilemmas with a new Goldwing now is that Honda is likely to release ACC on the '22 model and I really would like to have that for freeway cruising. So do I buy now or wait? Or buy now and buy later?

 

[Larry Fine]

Soon they're going to make a bike that doesn't need us at all.

 

[Obo]

"tOy'S fOr BiG bOiS"

Toys for big wallets more like!

Just make sure you type that into the URL bar correctly of you may get a nasty non motorcycle surprise..... the internet is like that.

 

[JoeInMt]

C'mon now, you guys have to buy new if I'm to pick one up at a huge discount in ten years.

 

[Skunkape]

That was me. For years. I drive two 15 year old cars (one always starts), and have an 18 year old motorhome. Now I find myself with 2 motorcycles I purchased new. I got about $7,000 off sticker plus set up on my 18 Wing I bought in September. It is expensive, but it is worth it. I took my wife to a Harley dealership first to lessen the sticker shock.

Priorities! You sound like us. We have a 2018 Wing and a 2012 Triumph, however my wife drives a 17 year old car and I drive 17 year old pickup. Everything bought new except for 2006 toy hauler. Wife's call to buy the wing.

 

[STJohnS]

Is the Goldwing easier to put on the center stand than the ST1300?

 

[jspringator]

I bought both my Lexus used. My theory is the second 100,000 miles is a lot cheaper than the first 100,000. I am convinced a 10 year old Lexus is the best car value. My wife did buy a new Versa, the cheapest new car in America. It has roll up windows. Wouldn’t been my choice but I am a little more attuned to maintenance than she is.

 

[caldercay]

Is the Goldwing easier to put on the center stand than the ST1300?

Interesting question, only because ... "is that a piece of decisive criteria" for buying one?

 

[Skunkape]

Is the Goldwing easier to put on the center stand than the ST1300?

It's been a long time since I had an ST, but I remember it being very difficult to put on the center stand. The Goldwing is not.

 

[Nashcat]

Is the Goldwing easier to put on the center stand than the ST1300?

Much, much easier.

John

 

[Kevcules]

Much, much easier.

John

Why is it easier? The ST is easy, once you know the technique.

Does the Wing sit taller, weigh less or have the center stand in a better, more central location?

 

[ddemair]

Why is it easier? The ST is easy, once you know the technique.

Does the Wing sit taller, weigh less or have the center stand in a better, more central location?

"easy" is relative. I can put the ST1300 on the center stand without much difficulty, but every other bike I've ever had have been easier.

 

[caldercay]

It's been a long time since I had an ST, but I remember it being very difficult to put on the center stand. The Goldwing is not.

I have zero issue putting the ST on the centerstand ... equal effort as with the Wing. It's all about technique.

 

[Nashcat]

Why is it easier? The ST is easy, once you know the technique.

Does the Wing sit taller, weigh less or have the center stand in a better, more central location?

Well, I had a ST1300 for about 6 years, so I know exactly how easy it is to get on the centerstand. I don’t know if the Wing’s centerstand has a different angle, or if the foot lever has more mechanical advantage, but I know it takes less effort to get on the centerstand. Most riders on the Goldwing forums agree that it easier than previous Wings.

John