Yes the standard GL is missing the trunk (which can be added as an expensive option). It does have an adjustable windshield, just a shorter version of the one on the Tour (and slightly smaller travel at 4.1 vs 4.9 inches). I'm pretty sure the short and tall windshields are swappable/interchangeable also - it'd be pretty stupid of Honda if they weren't....but I don't care much for a GL with no top box or windshield. I assume an optional top box can be added, as well as a fixed windshield, but I would prefer the electronic shield for its adjustability, as our STs have and is standard on the GL tour model.
Looking at the above picture... seems like all the weather protection for your legs is now gone with the new model. That's one of the things I really like about my Wing. I'm sure they will come out with some after market bolt on plastic "wing" for your legs, hands etc... But what's the point? Saving weight at what expense to the comfort of the rider? Still gonna have a look in a couple of weeks. Going by Southern Powersports in Chattanooga.
Hi Don ...where at? Honda Houston? Wild West?[...] The salesman advised me that they have either 3 or 4 more crated up in the back that are being readied for display, so I may have to go back later to see what's on the floor.
Agreed on wind-protection. And heck, based on the photo, my STs have more protection - the side panels for legs, mirrors for handsLooking at the above picture... seems like all the weather protection for your legs is now gone with the new model. That's one of the things I really like about my Win.
Stubbs on Telephone Road.Hi Don ...where at? Honda Houston? Wild West?
Made me think, "I wonder how much a DCT Tour will retail for in the UK", too much.It doesn't fit me. Where? My wallet.
Riddle me this, me being naive, why so much more? Is it the exchange rate or are you taxed more?Made me think, "I wonder how much a DCT Tour will retail for in the UK", too much.
£29700.00, yes £29700.00. Is it me?
That's somewhere in the region of $42000.00.
I'm just going to lie down in a darkened room for a while, that cannot be right? Can it?
Upt'North.
It does not have these things because you were looking at the replacement for the F6B. The base Goldwing is now the bagger model. It does have the updated info system on the base model. The Tour model comes standard with the top box and taller windshield. They have an optional taller wider model also. The shield is adjustable now like the ST's.I saw my first 2018 Goldwing today and have to say that I am not yet impressed. The one I saw was the base model with DCT, don't know if it had an upgraded infotainment system or not, but I don't care much for a GL with no top box or windshield. I assume an optional top box can be added, as well as a fixed windshield, but I would prefer the electronic shield for its adjustability, as our STs have and is standard on the GL tour model. The salesman advised me that they have either 3 or 4 more crated up in the back that are being readied for display, so I may have to go back later to see what's on the floor.
At the moment we get about 1.4 of your green backs (did I get that right) to the pound.Riddle me this, me being naive, why so much more? Is it the exchange rate or are you taxed more?
Starting at $43K USD for the new Harley CVO Limited. 117” motor and still at 906lb. Ridiculous. Must be about $60K across the pond.At the moment we get about 1.4 of your green backs (did I get that right) to the pound.
I appreciate that it's a simple sum and doesn't take into account other socio-economic factors but how many of you left handers would pay over $40,000.00 smackeroo's for a new GW. Hands up and form an orderly queue.
Upt'North.