2020 Honda Goldwing - The most comfortable mile muncher? 

Ride a Goldwing once and you realize it's the Holy Grail. Very eye opening experience. Needless to say I bought one lol

Just bought a new '21 B. Still figuring it out. The comfort is as expected. The DCT is absolutely awesome, but that wasn't a surprise. I've owned two VWs with a DCT. (Technically a VW and an Audi.) I don't want anything else. Ever. What strikes me is that the "mode" button actually means something. It totally changes the personality of the bike. Not just transmission mapping. "Sport" makes the throttle VERY quick. Bordering on twitchy. The sound is different, too. I don't think there are muffler bypasses, but it almost seems like it. I'm sure it's just engine mapping. ECON mode gives you a very gentle throttle response and very early upshifts. The engine has massive torque, and you just tractor around. It sounds (and feels, oddly enough) like a souped-up Dodge Cummins pickup. You know, that "throb" of torque. Like a locomotive. It makes the bike extremely tractable in low speed maneuvering too. TOUR mode puts you on a 2-wheeled Bentley Continental GT. SPORT is absolutely bonkers. And instead of a diesel now you've got a flat 6 Porsche. It sounds incredible. It's obviously an immensely heavy bike, but quite a bit lighter than its predecessor. I never rode that, but I can tell you that this one is surprisingly easy to handle. Very low center of mass. I've practiced some very tight low-speed maneuvers in a parking lot, and once you get over the initial sphincter-puckering you realize it's dead simple. (If you're not in Sport mode, anyway.) Easy to control. No drama at all. Don't even worry about U-turns. My basis for comparison was a BMW K-1200 LT, which I HATED. Goldwing weight, but VERY top heavy. Miserable thing. One long trip and then gone. It really put me off big touring bikes, but now I know what they CAN be. The "B" has a lower screen than the Tour version. A tall rider will be comfortable with the screen up, but it won't have the protection of the Tour model. You CAN, however, easily swap on the Tour screen, or even the accessory "tall" screen which is 4" taller than the Tour and a whopping 8" taller than the B screen. The B lacks the active suspension of the Tour. I can't compare the two, but zero complaints about the B suspension. It's spot on for me as a solo rider, at 200 lbs, and of course preload is adjustable. I'm told that you can add the Tour backrest and trunk. No doubt you can do anything if you throw enough money at it, but you can get a regular passenger backrest and a luggage rack, and there are some aftermarket box/backrests that would work. The pillion seat itself is exactly the same on both models so it's only a backrest issue. My wife detests motorcycles so I had no conceivable reason to get the Tour. My only beef is that the only color I could find available was the grey, which is a bit vanilla. A bagger in black looks like you should be wearing a cape and a Batman mask. If you're on the bubble: BUY THE WING. And believe me: GET THE DCT. Seriously. Get over it. You'll love it, and wonder how you ever lived without it.

Just bought one, and it was the DCT that sold it. My dealership (CJ Ball of Norwich) lent me the bike foe 48 hrs. This, allowed me the time to get familiar and fall for the bike. I particularly like the walking ( forward & reverse) feature of the DCT which makes it really easy to move at low speed over my gravel drive. Agree with everything in the review, which as usual was excellent. Keep up the good work.

One of the best bike reviews I've seen...excellent. Just the right amount of facts and figures and action.

Second time watching this. Beautiful machine and my favourite cruiser. The DCT just adds to the perfection. And very economical, plus it looks very agile. The ultimate tourer.

I must’ve watched hours and hours of motorcycle reviews on RU-vid but this is the most objective, well presented review I’ve ever watched. King regards from Barcelona!

GOLD WING...still the KING of long-distance tourers ...in comfort .....keep videos coming !!!

Thank you for making this video! I felt like I was riding with you there! I am getting this GoldWing and hitting the road soon from New York…

The first thing that got me, and what I like the most about this video is the view from the driver's seat. I've already decided that I will be getting a Goldwing. I just like watching the videos in in the meantime. :-)

Never thought I'd say this but the looks of that bike are growing on me. Wouldn't own one but wouldn't mind taking one out for a spin or a few day trip.

Nice video ..... just need to win the lottery and get a bigger garage for all those bikes I have on my wish list . Particularly like the pcp info , a nice little touch with that . Appreciate time and effort you’ve put in on making these videos , especially if you have a full time job ! 👍

I have a 2015 Honda Valkyrie and I love it.After many many other bikes in my life now at 65 this is a wonderful machine. And I will buy one of the new Goldwings in a heartbeat DCT is awesome 👍 if there are people who reading this ever ridden a Yamaha Tmax 530 belt driven, they will know what I mean automatic gear change is so nice .special the DCT Honda Glowing Nice review 👍👍👍😄😄😁

Very informative and watchable review. I do like slightly left-field choices for everyday riding and certainly do fancy the B version...trouble is I recently bought a Niken which is defo not a lot of folks choice. Enjoying your work.

Fantastic review. Thanks for posting it.

A lot of people are Gold Wing fans...they just haven't realised it yet....

Looks great for long distance touring... i remember how i loved my PAN ST1300.

Brilliant Review. You Put my mind at rest regarding the DCT. Was a bit skeptical about the ease of use. Getting my DCT 2021 Tourer in January. .... Thanks

Such a cool bike! I really dig the new design.

Having watched every single GWB video on RU-vid at least 3 times, I have to say this is my favourite. I’m just waiting on the 2022 colour(s) 🤔 being announced. It will live alongside my 2009 Goldwing, the original and best, so what more could a man want.

Fantastic stuff as usual 👍 not a bike for me any time soon but I'd love to have nothing else to do but cruise around Europe on something like this.

Great review!!!! Im ready to trade in my k1600b!!! Did I miss something??? No heated seats/grips????

What a nice video ! Good job

Very enjoyable video thank you. Even a PCP deal would be too expensive for me so I will stick with my 08 GS for now but as I have got older GWs have become even more attractive to me 😉

Did enjoy the ride along on that fine Honda .. I do ride a Honda DCT & ride weather permitting most everyday In the USA .

"Remember...Goldwing riders get all the girls" Yep, you deserve some props for that one! 😜

Great review!

Bought one as a direct result of watching this video 😃

The " B " is the most beautiful, most practical bike EVER 👍

I would love to have one of these but not sure its what I actually need. Great review and camera work thanks. Is it possible to import routes to the Nav by Bluetooth?

Top review! Great bike.

Great video!!

Interesting review. Looks that could kill but clearly pcp looks like the best way to go. Considering going that way with the Africa Twin.

superb video, well made and informative 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

Amazing bike. definitely the best family bike

That acceleration is crazy. There will be a point in my life where I get to own one of these bad boys

I want one but can’t afford one. I have a Pan 1300 and love it so will make do with that. Great vid thanks 👍🏻

Somebody's really enjoying life rite there !! You should be a Honda Sales Rep !!

Good video. I would love this bike.

Nice review mate :-)

It’s a bike I’ve never considered but boy has it changed for the better I’d definitely have one. A word with Santa me thinks

Hi sir did f6b have track control?

The DCT gearbox does sound enticing, if in full manual mode with flappy paddle gear shift. I did have a go of an NC750s with DCT, it did want to change gear mid bend, which I wasn't keen on. I didn't have long enough to play with the bike to see if you could have it in manual mode. I guess if they connect up the IMU to not change gear when tipped into a bend, that could be a solution.

Just picked up a 23 DCT Goldwing Bagger. In 50 years of riding its the best ever. Beats the ST1100 hands down.....never ever thought I'd say that. It'll make your curleys bristle.

Horses for courses. For long distance travel this bike looks amazing.

How narrow is the seat and frame? I've found that a low seat is easily canceled out if the seat and/or frame are wide. Harleys have low seats but their transmissions are super wide.

I have 2015 Valkyrie awesome bike ,but will buy this very soon

That Batbike pic will enable Honda to sell 100s, it is so cool.

How tall are you mate? I hear you say the screen works great for you with no buffeting. Just wondering if it will work for my height too at 6 feet.

As a BMW K1300GT rider I am keen to seek out the next bike. Don't get me wrong, the K1300GT is one fine bike, it's super quick and super capable but at times it does feel slightly agricultural. For me the Honda falls short on storage, those side paniers seem really slender compared to the BMW. This is made worse because I do not like top boxes, to me they ruin a bikes lines so it leaves me to think how practical the Honda is. My BMW will take a full face helmet in either pannier and if I need to carry more then there's a decent back rack (or top box). Also my cases are detachable so I just take them inside when checking into a hotel or going camping. So, despite it's good looks, great tech and seemingly great ride I am not sure the Honda is moving the game forward. Nice review though :-)

Very nice review and a reminder of just how versatile many bikes are, with the GW being perhaps the most luxurious and comprehensively configured. BTW - I loved the woman's comments about bikes and I've met some wonderfully interesting people on my reviews too. I hope your angle heals quickly and sorry to hear of it.

What about the amount of wind on your hands? I live in the upper Northeast and my street glide keeps all the wind off my hands. This doesn't sound like much but this extends my riding season drastically.

Lovely vid thanks. Do you have any tips for buying a helmet?

Thanks for a nice relaxed informative video without begging me to subscribe to your channel I am seriously looking to buy a Gold Wing and need this type of feedback to help me make up my mind. Its not only the things you do mention but the the things that are not ~ this tells me how much you think of the bike

Sorry to hear about your ankle, I hope it's not serious, I was very impressed and interested in this bike however then I gotta thinking about the HD FATBOY. I can't decide. Any advice???

Do you have to be at a standstill to change between the three riding modes ?

I have my 2019 goldwing. Not the tourer, and my 1st wing. We can ride it from Florida to north Carolina on the highway all day. Then have fun in the twisties the next day. Remarkable bike, we love our dct.

*I am in love!!* I might just have to sell my ZX10R in favor of this Bagger!! 😍😍❤️❤️ My girls sure would love it 🤣

I like the review. Was just in a bmw dealership and saw the K bagger, which is very similar, ant thought it interesting. I think the beemer is prettier than the Honda, but of course that’s subjective. I think DCT transmissions on this kind of bike makes sense.

Our local Motorsports dealership doesn't allow test rides, otherwise I already would own a CRF1100 Africa Twin besides my Honda Goldwing and Suzuki. Oh well the Triumph/BMW/Ducati dealership allows test rides... I guess I will be shopping there in the future...

Nice review. I'm a Braintree boy born and bred and hammer my Super Blackbird down those very same roads. 👌🏻😁

I have a gs1250 which I love and don’t want to change but as a second bike and something completely different really fancy adding this to the garage. Is it something that you could still use around the Peak District, Scotland Wales or is it just a motorway miles cruncher.

Good review Mate... couldn’t ever see me on that thing.. totally wouldn’t fit in my stable at all (ZZR14R, BMW K1600gtl, S1000rr and the last beast is Ducati V4R).. cheers and Up the Chelsea!

Having had the colour for 2022 confirmed this week as matte jeans metallic blue, I have amended my order and now have the long wait until it arrives. 59 days by sea from Japan to the Uk apparently. Will mine be the very first? Who wishes to bet I won’t see it before March next year?

Hi Very nice honest review! pcp on this bike, they still want 9% Greedy Honda, how do they expect to sell a £24000 DCT basic Bagger and then load it with an extra £3500 interest very Naughty, hope they get indigestion! many thanks for your Vid!!!

You could say she's got it all - Whole Lotta Goldie ;-)

Cant make my mind up between this and the new 1250 RT?

Ok everything very well, but what about to check and restore the back tyre air pressure on the bike, is it any trouble with that? I ask because someone I know was bitching about it. So, is it real? Thanks for your cooperation 👌🏻 Nice video!👍🏻

Well !! I did the race rep thing in the '90,s.... the retro thing in the '00,s...the adventure bike thing never appealed as I hate the looks, so I was thinking 'Am I getting too old for bikes now I'm in my '60s, rather than buy a Qashqai I want a f*****g matt-jeans-blue Goldie B, for wazzing around here in Spain, I'm a bit tired of being solitary and I hear Goldie clubs are everywhere, I could cover some miles on that sucka, thanks for the vid,👍✌️

Great review. The bike was obviously very suitable for you. What is your height? Thank you.

Spot on review as usual. The look of the bike is like the outtro music, pure porn.

What can Gold WIng do about the sewing machine sound,

at 5:44 I was like "Oh No!! get out of the way!"...."Oh wait. He's British"

Great review... I've had a1200 GS ADV, then I had a1250RT, undoubtedly fantastic motorcycles, then I test drove one of these while still owning the RT. Big mistake! I had to trade the RT which by now felt like a tractor compared to this. I have fallen in love with this machine and will never go back. The only real competitor to this goldwing in my view is the K1600B, but errr...no thanks. Just the cool looks alone make this bike top choice always on all aspects except luggage space, but I can live with that. Oh, did I mention DCT... wonderful !Happy riding

How do you do a tight u turn with no clutch?

Hi Great Video liked it! The bagger in this colour scheme is fabulous! but absolutely no storage! side panniers are a joke! top box would look silly on this bike! Be careful everyone, the top end of buying this bike after paying for it for three years inc a £5880 pound deposit! is a full price of £26,257 that i was quoted! I would love to buy this bike or the Touring Roadster, (even better) if Honda in these difficult financial times would let these bikes out at 0% interest and this would in my opinion do Honda a great boost in sales too! but what a nice bike to have!!!

I want one

Nice review.. not for those roads . There seems to be a lot of distraction going in front so many buttons and settings.

What did you mean by " averaged mid 50's mpg", for us from non English speaking, metric countries? Does that mean 45 mpg, 55 mpg or 25 mpg?

I wish Honda would put Traction Control(HSTC) on the Bagger!

Every bike you review I want to buy I'm up to 7 re-mortgages now You bastard

3:18 freaked me out for a second thinking you were on the wrong side of the road.

I would be afraid something run out that cornfield right in front of the bike but that's probably only me

Greta vid Tony..Tempted?/

I do like the look of that. Maybe when my 790 Adv is less of a novelty (which will take a while, I think) ... But then, BMW K1600B or Honda Goldwing B?

nice review... but. I'll stick with my '81 GL1100 Goldwing & '97 GL1500C F6C. ;-)

I'm guessing it has 24 valves? Service charges must be enormous.

33 degrees in the UK? wow, is that common?

Great Vid! I want one but at £24000 with no heated seats and useless pillion grab rails no top box! Plus £9.00 pr week interest for 3 years , I think Honda have run me out of Runway!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have nice Day Ponty Pete !

Unlike most commenters I'm 6'4 with a 35" inside leg and find the Goldwing a bit cramped and my foot hits the cylinder head which is really annoying.

Marvelous British accent, sir.

Can I ask how tall you are please

Nice bagger

I've always liked the looks and, of course, the Honda mechanicals of the "B" model GoldWings.....(especially this red & black color scheme) But, I can not get past the seating position, feet stuck in the mid position, seated "above" the bike with the bars low to the shoulders. I hate it.... Also, as much as everyone gushes on about the DCT, I can't get my head around an auto shifting motorcycle. Clutch and shifter are the most important connection for rider to machine.... I'll NEVER ride without them...EVER

Those big red text blocks are well dangerous. Especially approaching a roundabout. Hard to see the approaching traffic!

Honda Quality

Just tested one of these today, unbelievable! Loved it. Very tempted...and I'm not 40 yet 😂 Only one thing I noticed, some other riders don't nod back! WTF 🤔😂

Convincing my wife is the most difficult part . . .

This great bike is wasted on the M1 try a german Autobahn if you ever get the chance." Nobody has to drive as fast as they can but in germany on the Autobahn you can drive as fast as you want" The green pest are trying to change that so use the possibility for as long as one can.

I always feel, perhaps unfairly, that when a design team or indeed owner, slaps matt black paint over the bike - it is a sign of despair or desperation. Is the model not selling? Have they alienated the existing enthusiasts and failed to bring in a new demographic to offset the losses?

Nice ride and I enjoyed your review. But I don’t see how you blokes get comfortable on those narrow lanes with thick hedges right up to the edge of the road. Don’t you ever worry that farmer McShan’s guernsey cow will be standing around the next blind curve? We Yanks like at least 50 feet of cleared road shoulder. Too many forms of wildlife here that think the road belongs to them too.