2018 Honda Gold Wing Tour Review | MC Commute
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- čas přidán 15. 03. 2018
- It’s another commute with Zack! As usual, please feel free to suggest a bike you want to see featured here. If we get enough comments, we’ll do our best to send him home on that one next.
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It’s no secret we’re always trying to get our staff to work a little harder. Especially the ones who always seem to have too much to say. “Write it down!” we always shout at each other. Zack Courts is a classic case, always arriving to the office after his commute with a bunch of opinions about the bike he’s riding. Anyway, it’s always too much this, not enough that, and occasionally has some decent insights that we thought might help consumers or entertain enthusiasts.
So we strapped a camera and microphone to his helmet and told him to turn it on when he leaves his house. A lot of his talking in his helmet is complaining about drivers, yelling at red lights, and wondering why billboards aren't more expensive. But sometimes he actually talks about the bike, and those are the parts we keep. Got a bike you would like to see discussed? Let us know and we'll send him home on that one next.
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This bike by the numbers:
Base Price: $26,700
Displacement: 1833cc
Claimed Weight: 838 lb. (380 kg)
Fuel Capacity: 5.6 gal. (21.2L)
Seat Height: 29.3 in. (744mm)
Measured Horsepower: 97.8 @ 5550 rpm
Measured Torque: 108.4 lb.-ft. @ 1210 rpm
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17:16 dude, my stomach dropped.
Just keep that front wheel pointed correctly :)
Same here. But, in the end, Zach is a better rider than 99% of people on the planet.
i like how zach just laughs.. most of us would shit ourselves lol
Same! He's super talented.. but my heart stopped like I was the one riding it.. lol.
KABAR432 I shit myself and I wasn't riding
Man Zack's riding always impresses me but sliding around a goldwing like that might be the craziest thing I've seen him do
Heated seat... pfffff my Ducati comes with that standard (and cannot be turned off) 😆. I love Zach, great video!
ducati can make ur thigh mature
U made me think for a while 😂😂
LOL and ROFL
Guess that reliability isn't one tho ;)
My GTR 1400 comes with a free right foot roaster and i didn’t even have to pay extra for it
I would buy a Goldwing for two reasons, and two reasons only:
1 - so I could call it a G-wing.
2 - to play various Wagner excerpts at touring speed whilst I cruise through Europe.
Gerhard Symons Based on all of my prior G-wing sightings, I’m pretty sure these only get oldies stations, and of course....classic rock
At 17:17 I thought it was not gonna end well. Great review though!!!!
Zack is pretty much the opposite of every other motovlogger on his commutes, so cheery and lighthearted about everything. Wish I could borrow a little of that positive mindset every now and then! Keep it up!!
I really thought you were gonna drop it on the 3rd slide, but you just laughed it off. lol
Sick skills and confidence to match. :)
And then he did another one! ZEN MASTER ZACK!
You can tell he's done plenty of powerslides before. An inexperienced rider would tend to panic and abruptly cut the throttle while sideways... which is a recipe for disaster.
Im an inexperienced driver and I powerslide so much by accident on my bandit. You know where is your theory wrong? I was so shit scared that my hand freezes and could not cut the throttle :D :D
J Martins
Yes, I do. Why ride a motorcycle if I'm not taking advantage of its size?
J Martins
Mate, you act like filtering (lane splitting) is some kind of stunt, a death sentence, when in fact it's a completely normal thing for any rider with a decent experience.
So thanks for hoping I don't end up in a box and yes, it is my life and I'll take care of it. I certainly don't have a death wish but equally I don't wish to be stuck in slow traffic like a fool when I don't have to. There's plenty of space on the road and when done right and at a proper speed, filtering makes life easier for everyone.
But you go ahead and be stuck, waste your time and gas because you're too afraid to use what you have. Motorcycle doesn't have a cage or weather protection, but it is small and that's one of its advantages. Riding a bike like a car is a complete waste of potential and frankly, with that thinking you might as well get a car. But hey, it's "your life".
The most impressive thing in this review are your riding skills. Power sliding this beast... Damn! Huge respect
And this is why Zack is one of the best bike reviewers out there. Loved it!
I love the cockpit layout of this thing, and looks really nice from the seat
Just gotta say guys, because of how informative you guys have been with all the bikes you review, I am proud to say you guys helped me make up my mind on buying my Ninja 650. Keep it up!
Hands down the best motorcycle review I’ve ever seen!! Nice job!
I was satisfied with the backing in, very good job on a goldwing :) and i was sure you were going to crash at the second drift, you are mad man :)
I never wanted a goldwing, but this new generation just looks like an excellent bike
I've watched 10 other reviews on this bike yours was by far the best you were very comprehensive and very detailed thank you!
Zack, how can you be so calm sliding that thing around?
Skill & Experience.
Start gentle, and practice, practice, practice, practice, practice, practice.
And don't get cocky.
2020: this guy calmly off roads a Harley lowrider and a Ducati streetfighter V4.
OH my. I've been waiting for this since I saw your post on Instagram. Thanks for backing it in, I think every single reply to your post said something about that LOL. You know, I've never considered these huge bikes - I've always just thought - go buy a car if you want all that stuff - but gee I loved watching this. That sound... all the cool things it has. Really loved it and sitting behind the handlebars with you on the ride I can see why people LOVE these bikes and they have such a huge following. Wow. It's a really awesome machine. Edit: Oh yes, I was waiting for the wheely as well :-)
Spinning the rear out like that on such a big bike looks terrifying to me.
As far as bikes, how about the FJ 09.
Crazy Zack lol I really thought you would bin it at 17:17. Great stuff, as always 🏍
This is the coolest the G-wing has ever been. Nice!
OMG, I thought you were going to highside there...your skills are way beyond mine! Another awesome Moto Commute, nice work 😜😜👍
I bought my Sena based on your guys usage throughout your video, couldn't be happier.
The horn is freakin awesome!
Having the bigger gas tank is not a huge issue because most people I know want to get off their bike before or around 200 miles to stretch their legs, bathroom break or to drink/eat. So at that point you gas up anyways.
word! not even close to a deal breaker..
Zack that was awesome controlled power slides on a 2018 Goldwing you got my respect today bro! You knew that s*** was going to go sideways and you just said f*** it and went with it. Way cool!
That song on the radio was perfect.
I love these videos. Really give some propper insight on how the bike handles & what is actually relevant instead of the crazy 'WOAW, A 1,2k CC MOTORCYCLE WOAW' bullshit. No statistics that are worthless. 'This is a fast bike, compared to x y z' - that's how you give the masses some actual insight that a dealer can't give you.
Favorite motorcycle channel. I should read up more on your website tbh. MUCH LOVE, REGARDS, Bruno!
Great review Zack.Was horrified when you were sliding that big ol' bike around. Thought you were going to stack it! Meanwhile you were just laughing away. Magic. Where the hell do you learn those skills?!
Great riding skills mate. Good review, thanks!
Once you see it, you can't unsee it...the dials (gauges) are the eyes, the wind screen stays are the horns, the mirrors are the ears, the middle console is the snout. During the entire video, I kept seeing a cow.the black and white color scheme added to the effect...
route 246 wraith lol
I think the dash looks like a robot. Honda should include heads up display on the windshield like some cars do.
I love MC Commute, and damn lane splitting, backing it in, power slide a Gold wing you could not made me more happy in the morning :)
Great slides, you are really crazy, in a good way 😉 great driving!!
Only you can make a gold wing video fun to watch. Thanks for the vid. 👍
Honda will be making larger bags and top case before long I’m sure. I have the same color that your on there and love everything about it. They have already made the new passenger grab rails that I have now. This goes to show they are listening to their customer base about a few complaints. Love your vids. Keep them common. Ride safe.
I think the reason they put higher pitched horns on bikes is because people instinctively look for a small vehicle when they hear a high pitched horn, the same way you look for a truck when you hear a truck horn.
I always thought the horns sounded like that, because they're small & alone, for the space & weight in a bike. I always wanted to use low note horns like from an old Cadillac, because I really like how they sound. But whether it's a junkyard find, or aftermarket. I have to figure out where to hide them. And I hope they don't weigh too much, compared to common motorcycle horns. I still care about handling. Every bit of weight counts.
My 92 saab 900 honks like a truck.
Thumbs up for the back it in attempt!!! This must be a standard feature on any bike :D
I'd love to see you and ari do a goldwing tour through the years starting from the gl1000.
Yes!!!! A 1000 x yes!
roscocsa On Two Wheels Retro comparison would be dope. Original versus new Goldwings
Yeah that would be so cool. But hard to do man.
Or a bromance tour on this goldwing.
Maybe a craigslist get into touring for 1000$ thing like they did with the $1000 get into motorcycling episode.
Nice review, Zackl. I have an '02 GL1800 as my daily driver. I commute on it. Super comfy. I recently put a car tire on the back. I got tired of spending $300 every six months on a new rear tire. Maybe it's just me, but every tire should last longer than fifteen thousand miles, but especially one that costs over $250!
Great review Tks, I was freaking as well when you had it sideways, pick mine up next week, first wing I didn't think it would do that. Good to know!!
Did you wind up picking it up and how is it doing so far ??
I think Honda did a great job repositioning the Goldwing as a direct threat to the BMW K1600LT. As a BMW owner I would have to include this machine as a strong option in this segment. I know a lot of old Wing owners are not happy with the refresh, but I feel they made a smart move going for a younger demographic.
No wheelie this time?! Zack? that's 15% of the reason I never missed your commute vids.
Love these reviews!
Cool video! I just bought a white one also today. I got the automatic. Put about 140 miles on it today and this evening. Love it so far! Traded my 2014 Harley Ultra Classic Limited. I have had five 1500's and one 1200. I did not like the body style of the older 1800's. Loving the new style!
I watched your review of the BMW K1600B Grand America just prior to watching this review of the new Goldwing and there was a dramatic difference in your reaction when you stomped on the throttle of both bikes from a standing start. You were genuinely thrilled by the acceleration of the K1600. In fact, you accelerated hard more often on the K1600 because you enjoyed it so much. As for the Goldwing, you said it was good but you had far less of a reaction. I am currently riding a BMW K1200S, which accelerates hard, and will be transitioning to a bike more suitable for 2-up. I still want a bike that is thrilling but it has to be comfortable for the missus. I am thinking, based on your reaction comparison for acceleration, that the K1600 is more thrilling. I like the engine, the larger fuel tank, the added storage, and the adaptive headlight in the K1600, but I wish the K1600 had the larger screen and infotainment system of the Goldwing.
Nice ride! I might buy one in ten years!
Really cool man. I hope you get a lot of subscribers. Really Cool Channel.
Almost thought that second drift was going to end badly. That motor does sound pretty good, glad they went to the effort to do that rather than just make it totally quiet. Also surprised they didn't give you a DCT model.
Great review. Just put my $deposit down for my 2022 6cyl touring bike - a retirement gift to myself. Keep these video's coming. Loren
Great vid once again.... Curious to see how that new front suspension holds up after a long ownership.... It looks to be a very "Consumable area" with all those expensive little moving bits!!
Sweet review Zack 😎👍🏼
OML those powerslides at the end were badass! Especially considering the size of the gold wing lol I don’t have the balls or the skills
Love the exhaust note. Love the cockpit ergos. Really love the overall aesthetics. Don't care all that much about the phone linking or the radio, but absolutely understand how that's important to others, and it seems like they did a great job on them. But, you know what really sells me... that horn. 😁 Would love to get my hands on a Gold Wing...if I ever retire and have time to take extended rides.
Oh, and I'm the same way with cancelling my own signals.
As always, great job on the commute review. As for a commute bike suggestion, how about the Aprilia Shiver? I don't think that you've done that one, have you?
No backup camera? Hey, great review, got my heart going with a couple of those slides... LOL
dude! you got my hart skipping a beat every time you slide that bike 17:16
Nice that it come with 90 degree angled valve stems....
You have mad riding skillz!
Zach and Waheed are probably 2 of the most talented motorcycle journalist riders out there.
Awesome ride! 👍
After seeing it, I can't not see a giraffe's face looking at the goldwing's dash 😂
I enjoyed that ride and review.
Those power slides were golden! Loving the TC off for sure.
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We going through an ice age here but god I love motorcycles, even this huge beast.
I'm really liking the new wing!
Great commute
Love the vid! What about splitting lanes? Compared to the RT overall? Much heavier but which would you have
Great fun review , with plenty of info , shame they are so expensive , especially here in Australia
Beautiful bike!
The horn is awesome!
Man, those speakers would be awesome... I want. One day ill have every type of bike.
Nice review!
Gorgeous motorcycle
I love you for even attempting to back in a gold wing haha that thing doesnt look too bad either
Looks great fun as a bike. Never fancied one before now, big money though!!
Own one...love it. A few glitches in the Nav system, but waiting for Honda to put out a patch
Nice video. I really enjoy these, even if the bike isn’t something I am particularly interested in.
Suggestions: Any Dual Sport; CB300F; CBR650F...
I'm sooo glad I waited to get this bike. It's beautiful and hopefully I'll get one eventually but not until Honda replaces that gawdawful GPS and increases fuel capacity. Otherwise it's amazing and exactly what I've been waiting for to tour and do IronButts. C'mon Honda you're almost there!
you have some mad skills, respect :)
That ending tho! Whaaaaat 😁😁😁
Going out on a limb here, but methinks you have really good motorcycle riding skills. Drifting!
Sweet and comfy. Nice!
Hell yeah, as much as I love sporty bikes, I'd love to own one of these.
That's not my cup of tea at all but I gotta say that's a pretty badass looking bike for what it is. And I REALLY thought you were gonna dump it on that one slide!! You've got some serious riding skills!
Jump was about the most appropriate song to come on during a GoldWing ride lol
100% agree on the horn needing to not sound like it already gave up on survival.
You guys should do an Aerostich review, as you are always wearing one! maybe a "mc commute gear choices" or something?
could you guys do a Z900RS?
Great bike, great info, great rider! What’s with the blinker blinking when the bike is turned off?
So glad Honda finally made a GW that isn’t for old guys. This thing is a spaceship! Mine with DCT please.
Love it too much. Hope to have one
Came for the drift, wasn't disappointed.
Sliding the wing!!! Nice!!!
This is the one I was waiting for!!!
Just found your video. So funny, you're driving in my neighborhood, and I have the exact bike.
Comment and a question. I, too, thought you were going to drop it on the third time playing with the traction control. Great skills! My question is, is it just me or are the turn signals flashing or something when the bike is off? It looks like it at the beginning and end of the video.
Great job Zack. I probably missed it, where’s the highway boards for Iron Butt rides or actual long range Touring? Leaving a cheap little foam pouch for storing your expensive Smart phone was a bit lack of attention to detail. For this price a little thought would have solved it. However, I like the direction Honda went with this bike and it looks fabulous..Please review, if ever possible, the new BMW K1600b and let us know. This bike absolutely sounds like it would rip. Good review here.
Loved the video and the bike.
A Bonny next please? (t120)
Like the review. This is a very interesting bike for the riding I like. I have a VFR1200 for sport touring but it could be more comfortable.
Is this 'Wing a good replacement for the ST1300? How does it compare to the FJR or C14?
Have you ridden the 'Wing with the DCT? Thoughts?
loved seeing it go side ways woo hoo giddyup
Riding a Goldwing and VH playing on the radio, can’t get much better…!
Wow! Now I really want to buy the goldwing and tour on it!
One thing about this new Wing is the optional DCT in this market segment. Love it or hate it the DCT will upset the segment. We'll have to see if others move toward that now as well. BMW will most likely be next I think. Also with the DCT the engine is used for forward and reverse creeping instead of an electric motor.
I don't think dual clutch trans will really ever catch on. Sure u have bikes like the africa twin, aprilia 850, and that honda 700 that have it but i just dont think it can ever get enough momentum to make an impact on the market.
Great Video! Any chance of a helmet Bluetooth audio/communicator buying guide ? Cheers