Harley-Davidson Vs Honda. Which is the Tourer/Bagger for YOU? Heritage Classic 114 v Gold Wing 1800B 

I live in a warm climate so things like liquid cooling mean more to me. Plus, reliability. Honda's are bullet-proof. And I think one of the strangest things to my mind is buying a $25,000 Harley and immediately spending another 6 or 7,000 on different exhausts, or engine modifications and the like. Whereas, with the Honda, there isn't much need to change anything mechanically.

Where the Honda is more like a space ship, the Harley is more like an ox cart.

Honda showing the future of motorcycles, Harley showing the past. It's not a case of better or worse, just different. Thankfully, there's room for both in the motorcycle world.

I love the casual, personal, yet information packed style of these videos. Please keep doing it.

I'd go for the Goldwing every time......in fact, I did!

Being in the fortunate position of owning a 2014 Road King Classic (upgraded with the Screamin Eagle Stage V1 kit) and a 2018 Goldwing-the Road is without doubt more comfy for the long ride and I think a better balanced bike. The Goldwing is so smooth-no clunks from the gearbox and so much standard kit. The Harley has “soul” (it’s my baby!!) the Goldwing is beautiful reliable no gimmicks technology-you don’t need to spend a fortune on aftermarket gear. I ride with the HOG Chapter and any “serious” biker will have nothing bad to say about the Goldwing-it’s beautiful looking machine.

Excellent comparison. Thanks a lot. HD is art+function. Honda is technology. I prefer the HD approach for a ride. This Honda is basically a car.

Would take an Indian before even looking at Harley. Still at the end of the day I'll take a Goldwing home.

For me the choice is simple. If posing is your higher priority get the Harley. If riding long distance is your priority get the Goldwing. You don't have to have the Wing in the horrible colours you had. Mine (tour version) is gloss black with chromed exhausts. Looks great. I've had it just over 18 months now. Best long distance bike I've ridden bar none.

When riding on 2 wheels there is no loser.... "Four wheels move the body and two wheels move the soul"

It is very simple when I know what I want from it, Honda Goldwing anyday. * long distance tarmac touring comfort & reliability

Every garage needs both! The Wing looks like a Prius from the rear. Thanks for showing it to us.

If the Harley is the ol‘man, the Honda is James Bond 😉

In 38 years of riding I can say I've ridden mostly everything. The New Goldwing is a bike I cabb see myself on it looks more like a sports tourer.. Good job Honda.

I honestly just love your country side settings the reviews are done in . 👍🏻

New goldwings look amazing. I'm still a harley guy. Just more my style. But i can see why people whould prefer the honda. Both great looking bikes.

I own both Harley and the Goldwing....The Harley collects dust very well....

Both are beautiful motorcycles...though one feels and sounds like a Honda Automobile, the other sounds and feels like a motorcycle should🏍💨🔥✌️😎

Don’t apologize for the cow it adds to the authenticity of your video and your surroundings. Absolutely love watching your reviews! You guys are awesome and setting is amazing!

Father Time sucks. Rode sport bikes all my life but the time came where I had to move to something more comfortable. Test rode many bikes and it came down to a Harley Street Glide and a Godwing Tour DCT. Went with the wing for two reasons, power and handling. Guess it really comes down to what your looking for in the riding experience. The Harley has soul and character but being an experienced rider it would not allow me to ride the way I prefer, to heavy to slow. The Wings Handling is head and shoulders above the Harley and the power is not in the same ball park. Easy choice for me.

I just bought a gold wing . Will get it in June from Japan, nice show by the way. Also I’m in Taiwan

Bikes are like anything some days I like t shirt and boots , some days I like loafers and shorts , it’s all about what mood your in on that day and what you have planned to do , that’s why I have a road king , a gold wing and a GSXR 1000 and 30 pairs of shoes 😁😎

Ride them 500 miles in the rain..Honda hands down..My Harley collects dust since I bought 2018 DCT Goldwing...

A very well thought out comparison, thank you. I've owned both and have loved both for what they are.

I own a 2018 Heritage and love it! With that being said, I would definitely buy a Goldwing someday. They are SUPER powerful. By the way, Excellent review guys and great content on this channel. Keep up the good work!!

There are no comparisons here. A Harley-Davidson is for people that like old muscle cars cool sounding engines and good classy old fashioned looks. Goldwings are for people who would rather drive something like a Ferrari or a sports car that's modern day convenience. I like both. The Harley is better for social gatherings and the Honda is great for commuting 40 miles back and forth to work or a quiet ride with the misses. They are both great motorcycles for completely different reasons.

For the type of riding I want one of these for I'd go with the Goldwing every time. I'd love to have a Harley in the garage with it though, but given the choice of one its Honda for me

HD for me, the reason for my choice is that HD shows Personality gives better access to most all Riding Clubs \ MC's \ 1% \ HOG much more fun in general

Goldwing....it's not even a question

I’ve had many bikes in my life (20). In my opinion, ride a big Harley is WOW (I’ve had 5; currently Heritage 114), is emotional, hard to explain (like why do you love your family?). The Honda is just a very good machine that moves you from A to B with some sensations (acceleration...). I’ve had 4 Honda, very good bikes

Difficult to pick between, I have a new Goldwing tour, not the DCT I like control, having had a Heritage and a Glide in the past, the Honda is just so refined, and with the cruise on , stereo playing through my SENA and the heated seat, grips and screen up, its a nice place to be for a long days ride, and the best bit no fatigue. But I still love Harleys, but the older carb models, the EVO was the pinnacle of Harley, yes wasn't as powerful as the new ones, but a harley isn't about speed, its about looking and sounding good getting there. Hard review, couldn't pick a winner, its a personal choice. But very honest which is why I watch.

The brain says Honda Goldwing... The heart says Harley Davidson... Both are fair

Both lovely bikes. Think you hit the nail on the head when you said (to paraphrase) use the Goldwing to get there and the Harley when you arrive.

I'd stick with the Heritage, I even bought a Heritage Classic 114 because of your channel lol!

the harley sounds like 2 gas lawnmower next to each other. lots of noise, no go. honda for the win.

Harley Davidson for me.... Love them

The Honda is the better bike but not the one I would want to own. My touring choice would be the Harley Road King. Nice review, can almost smell the countryside 🐄

Nice job guys very low key yet informative.

The biggest crime of 2020 so far is why on earth did I never find this channel before. Watching from Alberta Canada, originally from Yorkshire and ride a Triumph Trophy SE. looks like a great channel going to be flying thru these videos for the next month of winter!!!

Great contrast guys. Watched to see how you would go about it. I am a Gold Wing owner so you know what I prefer. That said, riding any bike comes down to personal opinion. I have lots of HD friends and have no issues with their bike. However, when we do group rides, they go to the back because riding behind one for a day can cause headaches. Thanks for the vid...

Great job guys. Thanks for sharing!

Great review, but it added more thoughts. Recently I put my Goldwing 2022 bagger into repairs ( saddlebags and some other bits due to an accident). Being in the garage for a couple months and I still dont have my bike back, as still missing some parts ( each saddlebag consists of about 80 parts). So some of Harley's designs are far more easy and pratical. In terms of riding, I agree Goldwing is a very very good bike- riding, speed, technology, comfort, etc. But Harley has its style, simplistic design and other perks. So, as per above, I am seriously considering to change my Goldwing to HD Heritage Classic

I love the look and sound of Harley, although I wouldn’t put loud pipes on it. I like the quiet rumble of the stock exhaust. Harleys are definitely candy for the eyes. If money was no object, I’d have several bikes, Harley being one of them. But since money is a limiting factor for me, my bike of choice is the GoldWing. I currently own a 2013 F6B. Great bike. I’ve had it 4 years and put 42,000, trouble free kms on it. I’ve just ordered a 2021 Tour DCT. Pretty excited about it. It’s a big chunk of change, but I’m 68 years young and none of us know how long we’re going to be here. So, as the saying goes..... “Buy the damn motorcycle!” My significant other and I plan to do a lot of riding this season.

i’m a harley guy but i gotta go for honda for the durability and technology.handsdown,honda is easily superior than harley in quality and durability.not saying that harley aren’t durable and dosent have good quality.having owned a sportster,roadking and currently having harley heritage,i gotta say honda is better atleast personally.good video as always dude,keep it up.

When you say riding the Harley is more involved, that's the bike for me. At least at this stage in my life, the engagement with the machine is one of the aspects of motorcycling I enjoy most.

I own both of these bikes, but the Goldwing is a six speed tour model. Comfort is subjective and I have needed to spend many thousands of dollars to make the Goldwing comfortable for me. The stock seat is horrible and the bar position is not in the least adjustable. The Harley seat is a bit more comfortable for me but not for my pillion. Most disappointing with the Honda is that it is hardly trouble free. I’ve had a number of electrical issues. Switches and servo motors have failed, some with very inconvenient consequences. The Goldwing is a very complex machine and if you do your own work it can be very difficult. An air filter change can take up to six hours to complete and installing accessories can also be difficult. The Harley is much easier to work on. That being said, the Honda does things magnificently, the suspension, handling, brakes and smoothness blows the Harley away. It’s a phenomenal bike when everything works, but it doesn’t always. In the States it’s easy to find a Harley dealer if your on a trip. Not so with Honda. I do disagree with one of your statements, all Harley’s are not the same. The touring bikes have a different frame and suspension so comparing it to a Road Glide would be a better comparison. The comparison between those bikes would show them similar in weather protection whereas the Softail can’t compete with the Goldwing. My take on it is this, if I’m going alone I’ll take the Harley. If I’m taking a pillion it’s definitely the Goldwing. I also own a T120 Bonneville, which is far more fun to ride than either the Harley or the Honda. Guess which one spends the least time in the shop? Surprisingly it’s the Harley.

I own a 2020 Street Glide Special and if I had to do it all over again I would have bought the Gold Wing. I ride about 50,000 miles a year so the clunky transmission on the HD gets on my nerves.

Personally, that Goldwing is so gorgeous. HD is a beautiful bike as well. I have realized how much I enjoy hearing my surroundings when I'm riding through the mountain areas of Washington State. Not listening to my V&H Short Shots for hours is now what I love. I get it. I'm not $#/++!#g on Harley's and loud pipes. But I've changed. One thing I will say... My Ducati 748 was the sexiest loud exhaust.

I own a Goldwing DCT 2021 and considering a Harley as a second motor because of the differences. But i like the push from the Newton Meters of both motors. I do not know yet which HD to buy. But damn the Goldwing is the best motor i ever had.

Good morning gentlemen from across the pond. Keep up the good work, I enjoy the video’s along with your unique approach. In two years I’ll retire and I hope to purchase my dream bike a Harley Davidson heritage classic. In addition I would love to tour Great Britain on a Motorcycle. Bucket list dream.

The plastic on the Harley RoadGlide is thick and not flimsy. The plastic on the Honda is thin and lacks rigidity. The Honda is smooth as butter where the Harley is a bit chattery. If I were younger, I’d choose the Harley. At 60+ I choose the GoldWing.

Growing up in the late 70's early 80's there was always a HD in our garage at all times- At the age of 17 I'd snuck in a few rides while the parents were on vacation only to be busted once they had returned because I'd added leaded fuel and the new bike required unleaded (my father always had his bikes custom painted so the warning sticker was long gone!!) Love the ride of the Harley but for me in my 50's now its the GW for the win

I used to have a 2016 streetglide cvo. Just bought the 2024 wing. I feel as excited for the Goldwing as I did for the cvo.

Great comparison video!

Interesting video. 50 years riding on everything from Honda PC50 to ST1100, Kawasaki, Indian and Harley Cruisers and umpteen sports bikes - Suzukis and Hondas, plus an R1250GS. Toured all over Europe and North Africa. Last three have been Harleys - Street Bob and two Street Glides. Loved them BUT the suspension is consistently awful. Spine jarring on moderate road bumps and my pillion complained consistently through France last summer, I was very aware of it too. Picking up a new Goldwing bagger tomorrow. Big differences will be suspension that works, reverse gear, more weather protection and no clutch. (The Harley clutch became hard work round Paris). I won't miss the horrific metallic CLANG and jolt on the wonderful Milwaukee 114 when you first drop into gear from cold start. FFS don't put aftermarket pipes on the EU5 and later - the warning lights will drive you mad. Yep the Harleys are cool as F*** but you pay for it - every accessory (£800 Harley heated grips fitted - Honda standard), every service. Honda comes with 3 years free everything in UK right now - services, Euro roadside assist and warranty. Both UK websites and apps are sh*t in my opinion - Harley bends over backwards to hide their prices, Honda's is a b*gger to navigate. (BMW app is brilliant, records your rides in detail if you want). I won't miss the wet seats on the Harleys - dealer told me that's standard as they're built for California. I couldn't see anywhere on their UK website where it says your bum will always have a big wet spot? Unnacceptable, as is the soft Harley paint. If the new Wing is half as good as my old ST1100 I'm going to be in piggy heaven. 5 years and 80,000 miles later she was as good as new, only needed one set new front wheel bearings - under warranty. Cruise all day on Autobahn at 90 to 130 smoking a fag and open face helmet. Way to go!

I bought the Honda Love it!

Your analogies are spot on. The bike you want when you get there. Ridden Japanese 2 stroke dirt bikes to litre sports bikes, nothing had felt the same as a rider’s bike like my old Road King. It handles like crap, top speed of nothing, the slight tilt in a corner and I’m scrapping everything. It’s a workout just to park it but kids wave at me at the lights on the Harley. Random guys give me the thumb up on a 17 years old bike. Seems like everyone else agrees with this good old chap than the other rockets I’ve ridden. I stay beside a helicopter airbase, so loud exhaust isn’t considered obnoxious at all.

That Harley sound makes your soul happy

That Honda without question. Its above and beyond on every level and that's what I like to spend my money on.

I got 1 of each and love them both for different reasons O4 wide glide twin cam 88 which I've customized extensively to suite me and a 22 goldwing bagger for longer trips. Both serve different purposes and both are amazing bikes in different ways

Love the sound quality of this video

Goldwing without any doubt or an Indian as the Challenger or Darkhorse RoadMaster

I’d take the Honda because of the reverse. I like the Harley better in all other ways though. I had a 2020 Road King but had to give it up when my knee imploded (not the bike’s fault). Very good video.

Goldwing for me. More stuff on it and & it has a much better dash & the headlights are great. The clock on the petrol tank on the harley doesnt do it for me. I Like them both though....if I was rich I'd have both 🏍🏍

Road Glide Special would be a much closer comparison. Fixed fairing, 6 gallon tank, hard bags, Android Auto/Car Play infotainment system, etc.

Such a great channel. Thanks for a great review…any further thoughts after a few years time?

Love both had 2 harleys and now have a xv1900 midnight star and honda ctx 1300 and gives me best of both worlds.. Fun video boys 👍

I have the Honda and instead of moving to An HD touring, I bought an older Night Train. The HD “soul” is real but the engine and precision of the Honda on long rides or 2 up is effortless.

The 2022 Goldwing non Tour is Matt Jeans Blue. How great is that? Have amended my order and can’t wait 😎

Yes, both. The Harley for lazy warm sunny days and the Goldwing for every other day with some kind of weather. I feel a better comparison is the Indian Challenger and the Goldwing.

HONDA IS NUMBER 1 BIKE MANUFACTURER BRAND. ❤️❤️❤️

A better comparison would have been the Road King, Road Glide, or Street Glide. The Heritage is a soft tail.

First of all let me say this there is no wrong answer and you gentlemen did a fine job with your evaluation. But now here is my perspective and I’m kind of a loaner type personality so the Harley Davidson clubs and all that never really meant much to me anyway. I had a 2019 CVO limited that I recently sold. I decided to look at the 2021 CVO limited that is coming out right now. When I seen that Harley Davidson has done away with a hydraulic clutch and that you only get one wireless headset now instead of two and that the price had went up. I was not excited at all about the 2021 CVO Limited. So I started researching and looking at the new Honda Gold wing and for what you get for the money plus the styling is something I find to be much more sportier than the past then I’m going to probably buy the Honda Gold wing. So my fifth Harley I guess was my last.

Cracking job lads

Hi guys new sub to the channel and really enjoying the content. This was an awesome review and I myself will go for the Harley as i am a street glide rider. However as some of the comments has eluded too it is great that we have the choices so each too his own. Would love to give the Goldwing a go especially the DCT just too see what the fuss is about. Ride safe.

No argument the Harley is the better short to medium journey bike. The Honda is a very underrated bike in terms of its sporty handling with that engine and shaft drive. I've had horses, emus run out in front of me on country trips in Australia so a noisy but not too loud Harley has an inbuilt safety factor. The Heritage should come with twin disc brakes - it's a big,heavy bike that needs the extra braking power. If you like something smooth and fuss free, highly competent go for the Honda. If you prefer something more raw around the edges with loads of old world charm and character, go for the Harley, especially if you do a lot of around town riding. That big fairing on the Honda blocks lower half vision in traffic.

Very nice! Great job thank u

Superpower comparison and review....love both bikes. Kind regards.

A lot of interesting points made. This would be worth revisiting head to head with a Street Glide Special, same price point and function, Touring. Also perhaps the fully optioned Gold Wing with the Tour Pac versus the CVO Ultra or even a regular Ultra. (Thumbs up)

Harley-Davidson softail slim All the way🤘🤘

With bikes that size and weight, for the sort of roads I ride, hilly, narrow country roads, roads too narrow for cars to pass without passing places, the one with reverse works for me.

Apples and oranges what a difference I am a sort of Harley man but I know the reliability of Honda they're hard to beat

I really enjoy your reviews guys, I'd like to see one on the Guzzi v7 racer if you can get hold of one? 👍

I have a 2019 Goldwing and a 2009 Heritage and love them both. which bike I ride depends on my mood that day

I haven't purchased one yet but the Goldwing would be my choice.

The cow made a timely apology for the GW character, so well characterizing its soul IMO

That Goldwing a straight line bike? Not as stable? You must be kidding… You know you have rain mode sport mode comfort mode none of that on the Harley… In sport mode that big monster handles wonderfully does not show its weight.I am quite sure that on the twisties someone who is experienced with the gold wing would be gone with the wind.

Cultured understated and moving with ease among the milieu as opposed to loud brash and less changes of underwear...

Enjoyed the review. Both lovely bikes. The manual 6speed GW replaces the missing DCT rider involvement. I’ve had DCT Honda’s and they are great but that is the trade off. I know there are up & down paddles but flicking a button is not the same or as rewarding as coordinating a well timed gear change.

The Honda will go 100,000 miles easily and trouble-free. The Harley is overpriced, outdated junk for overgrown children who wish to look badass but do not in reality.

I'd love both. Love the sound of the Harley, and the look. I don't care if people think I'm "showing off" on a harley. There is something about the sound and feel of a Harley that makes you feel awesome! On the other hand Honda is known for reliability, and the goldwing is king of comfort.

Great review, cheers from Colorado USA. I just ordered a used 2008 Victory Vision touring bike. Ever tried a Victory?

I look forward to the day when I can ride a Harley Davidson Touring Motorbike.

Good review fellas. At the end of the day, I've got to say 'Harley Smarley' so Wing-Me-Up. But you're right, two full-system pipes on that GW would transfer that bike into a symphony of in-line six orchestration.

Great review guys 👍 For me the Harley wins as it looks and sounds awesome!

The Harley looks like an old model of the Honda.

I have the 2018 Heritage 114 & I love it!!!

Both beautiful bikes, but the 6 cylinder growl of the Honda does it for me, reminiscent of the cbx 1000 with the absolute Honda reliability.

Not even sure these bikes should be compared. They’re chalk n cheese.

As someone who retired a Harley-Davidson Dealer GM, Take a look at my Picture and See what i Ride !! lol