2020 Honda Gold Wing DCT Review | MC Commute
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- If the day’s mission involves long distance touring in comfort, Honda has one of the best solutions with its 2020 Gold Wing DCT. Designed as a high-tech, regal-riding bagger motorcycle, the ‘Wing offers a riding experience like few other bikes made. In this episode of MC Commute, we run it through its paces and speak about its manners and road capability. Tune-in and see what it’s like to ride Honda’s slick-shifting Gold Wing DCT.
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All paths eventually lead to Gold Wing.
Great wisdom. Do not resist Goldwing
K1600 as well
There can be only one.
Yash Goyal
Love BMW. But not a Gold Wing in any form or fashion.
@@YashVardhanGoyal I'll never own another BMW again after all the headaches my r1150gs gave me. EXPENSIVE and overly complicated.
Currently sat at home (in the U.K.) under lockdown v2.0, grey skies missing the sunshine......
I just switch you onto my 70 inch Samsung screen with surround sound, and bang I’m riding through Southern California in warm sunny weather on a Wing - GOOD JOB ADAM & good job Honda 👍🇬🇧
ive watched dozens of these and haven't heard the enthusiasm like i did in this video about many other motors . NICE
"That guy's doing it. He knows what's up" 🤣 Adam you're hilarious. These little moments really add the the wonder of your reviews. Thank you.
I"m getting almost 47mpg on my 2019 Goldwing DCT (Non tour) Absolutely love this bike.
I hate these reviews for this reason alone. I see 47mpg on my 2020 road glide limited, and they said it does about 35. yeah if you ride like a jackass sure does.
@@rogerburns8478 Perhaps not all people who watch this video know that US Gallons and UK Gallons are not the same (really!). US Gallons are based on 8 x 16oz US pints. So 35 miles per USG, equates to 44 miles per UK gallon. Perhaps you know that already.
I bought a 2018 leftover GW based on your previous vids in the desert, Adam. And I never thanked you properly. It's one amazing motorcycle, overall the best I've ever owned and I've owned a lot of them. !
I own a 2018 Goldwing DCT and commute on it every day I can! Best motorcycle I've ever owned, it can do it all. It's like the Swiss Army knife of bikes!
I would say the Kawasaki Versys is more a Swiss army knife when it comes to all riding styles. Goldwing is awesome though
Yamaha Super Tenere.
Do it all ? Would love to see you take your golden wing up some single trail
MOTO MENGY I Agree with you it is amazing,
The new paint colors or very appealing . I wish my Harley🏳️🌈Davidson would keep up with it ,
The only Motorcycle I have road that seems to be in its class is the Indian challenger . I like
The rebel 1100 2 because of its price and it’s Africa twin engine/DCT . MoTo MENGY Love
Your channel and videos 👍🏿👍🏿
Love from Mississippi USA 🇺🇸
Add one point "comfort" becomes what your body begins to want.
FACT!
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I rode 76 to Palomar Mountain at least twice a month when I lived in San Diego. Recognized the red paint on Wynola Pizza instantly when you had the reverse demo scene. Wish I was still there.
This is without a doubt, the VERY best and most comprehensive reviews I have seen on the wing. Excellent job, you have a new subscriber.
You have 100% sold me on this bike. I live in New York City and I white line daily. I thought I would have to give up riding aggressively if I purchased this bike. I ride a bike because of the convenience of getting through traffic. I currently ride a Yamaha FJ09 and I don't mind giving up the drive in the corners when touring because I have an FZ07 too. Best bike review ever!!
Adam, I always dig your commute reviews, you have the best job. Love that Gold Wing.
Most honest and exciting review of this bike I've see, Motorcyclist rocks, I'm buying this bike with help from this review!!
Absolutely amazing bike. People critique without riding one. Too bad for them.
I love this bike (I own a 2018 Goldwing Tour DCT)....everything is just easy when you are on the new Goldwing. Great handling, plenty of power, excellent balance ,keyless access, a joy to drive. I've taken to calling it a touring-sport bike. The bike seems to have some of the ST-1300 DNA in it. The DCT must at least be tried before you decide against it.... using it changes a lot of people's minds. That was my experience after a test drive.
Does it have highway pegs
I have watched over 20 videos because I would like to buy a Goldwing. In my opinion this is the best.
I did 668 miles in a single day and got 42 plus mpg, but I totally agree with the 6 gallon plus needed on a touring bike!!!
Wouldn't that make the bike too heavy and not handle as well?
@SpeedisSpeed
BMW did it with their K1600GT & GTL. They have a 7.0 gallon fuel tank, and it's not a wide tank. It's deeper into the frame, which helps keep the weight of the fuel closer to the ground lower into the bike. At least the Goldwing averages a very good for it's size and weight, 40+ mpg.
Another great review Adam, thanks.
I have a 2015 f6b and the gearbox on that is one of the smoothest I've owned. I bet the DCT is nice option for some and works great but for me manually shifting is a large part of the riding experience. It's something I won't ever give up until I physically can't do it anymore.
"Physically can't do it anymore," comes sooner than you think.
Great review, thanks Adam!
I've gotten 47 MPG since I got the bike 6.000 miles ago. On relaxed country roads I've gotten as high as 57.
My 81 1100 goldwing got nearly 90mpg. I could go 400 miles on 5 gallons of fuel.
@@hitituprohb Hard to believe but I don't doubt you. I love the early Wings. A good friend (RIP) had the first ever '75 Wing purchased new. It was a jet. I got quite a bit of seat time on it as we would trade bikes frequently. I'd love to have one today.
Wow filtering on a tanker 😳 good job Adam!
TY... nice review. Riding it does put a smile on your face!!
Awesome, interesting and objective review. Feels like I’m there riding the bike myself.
wow cruising 6th gear at 1500rpm, just a lil bit above idle
that is efficient
Excellent Excellent Excellent!!!!!! This is my third Goldwing (2018 manual) and most likely my last and I love it!!!!!!!!
I was surprised Adam was so enamored of the DCT. I never thought I'd consider a DCT, but after hearing him and watching it in action I think I would. One thing I don't think he mentioned though, as I recall in addition to significantly downsizing the fuel capacity in the 2018 redesign, I think the cargo capacity dropped considerably as well, at least in the full touring version.
A relaxing 30m - Thank you so much
the fact that he still capable to filter with this gargantuar still amazed me XD
Thanks for the enthusiastic and thorough review.
Damn, you lane split with a Gold Wing? I get nervous doing it in my CBR600RR...haha
Me too, I felt fine in Asia, but too nervous in Cali.
I will NEVER “Lane Split” when I get my motorcycle license! That’s one thing I don’t miss about living in SoCal for 11 years! It’s a stupid California law! And it’s illegal in many states, yet you can do it in a state with the highest population in the nation! (40 million people) More stupid Cali Democrats, making stupid law! CZcams: lane splitting accidents.
@@515ventures3 It's the one great thing about CA, the one freedom the commies here haven't taken away and yet you're crying about it. It saves you from being rear ended and smashed like a sitting duck from behind. I split every fucking day to work, I would never sit in traffic waiting to be killed by someone behind me texting.
@@mycobrahatesyou okay you do have a good point there. 🇺🇸
@@515ventures3 still, one stupid move by a car and your smashed. I’d do it but I don’t trust drivers anymore.
I used to complain that you can't fit two helmets in the top case. But someone told me that on long rides, they have other stuff in their trunk and wouldn't use it for helmets even if they would fit. Kind of makes sense. You're not going to empty your trunk of your tent or clothes or whatever you have in there just so you can fit your helmets when you stop for lunch. Better to use the trunk for stuff and just carry the helmets or cable-lock them to the bike. ..... BTW, I love the DCT. I put 16,000 miles on the 2016 NC700 DCT commuting over the Bay Bridge for work and now have 8,000 miles on the '18 NC750X DCT. Best commuter bikes, hands down. I just retired and don't need to commute anymore, so looking at the 'Wing for some serious travelling.
Greetings from Oakland neighbor.
Any way you slice it, the Goldwing is the best motorcycle. And I love this review: Very detailed and comprehensive. Thanks!
Excellent review, covered a lot.
Great job with this review! I can't split lanes that good on my 17'CBR 1000RR. Your a really skilled rider! Thanks for sharing. I'm eventually going to get one over a HD Road Glide. The bagger style is hard to find in Cali. Take Care
what a beautiful machine and ride,thanks.
weirdly enough this is my dream bike even though I'm only 21 years old. The thing is you ride so fast you kinda miss the experience of the road on a 600cc.
Same
I am 22 and just traded my GSX-S 1000 for a Honda VFR 1200F
No regrets here. :)
This thing is fast dude.
@@TommyAngelo1337 but you don’t have to ride it that way.....torque is your friend, love it, respect it!
Look into the Honda VFR1200F absolute animal of a bike that you can also load up and tour on. Or look at the 2014-14 Honda Valkyrie. Both are lighter sporty options from Honda that gives you balance of sport and touring
“Hey guys good morning...” Yep, no doubt it was morning. I believe this guy is going to give me an honest review.
100% Adam. It may feel like a couch, as comfortable should be absolutely comfortable. But it looks so absolutely fantastic in my opinion. The sound in-person is very much Porsche-like. I would not and do not feel like the stereotypical a “Gold Winger” riding this bad boy. Not that there’s anything wrong with that if folks concern with that association. As a matter of fact I have this bike in the 20 DCT Tour white version. Absolutely love it! I also own a 19 R1250 GSA and both are unique amazing in many ways. Ride the Wing and it will change your life. As will the GSA. Ride safe and ride often. Peace.
So sick, never thought about one day I’d be wanting a bike like this....
Man at 4:04 as the white car headed left I thought you had it .That wing is a very precise , efortless ride .. I saw one at Stop and Shop yesterday in our Connecticut November 50 degree afternoon ..Asked the guy what was on his odomiter .. 98K he said with a smile ... That question you got on the buzzyness at 68 to 70 was a small problem on the older model ..I noticed it from the mid 60's for a little bit ... Glad they fixed that ...
Hello Adam ! I always enjoy your content, i was wondering if you would be willing to share with us what are your personal bikes, the ones you ride regularly and what you like about them in a few word. Much love from Belgium! Peace
I love the Honda Goldwing DCT tour. I like your bike. Nice 👍
THE BEST !!! World's best bike. The Wing is the King !! Nothing like a GW.
i feel like if they threw a goldwing in the king of the baggers race it would if made things a little more interesting.
When I watched that race I thought the same thing!
Yes! They should open it up to all manufacturers.
Track in Phoenix should put a turbo on a GW and enter that race with the Goldwing non tour
Trask that is - spell check hates me
Excellent review..I enjoyed the ride out to Valley Center.
Great review.
I must be getting old because I’m digging this GoldWing.
A thorough review.
This thing really does look like a sport touring bike, which is neat!
Adam is the best CZcams rider in SoCal. He glides effortlessly through traffic on streets & freeways💯🏍🦾
Great review
Great review if I weren’t already sold on it I certainly would be now.
That is one of the best dictated video reviews I've ever seen, well done sir. Good review too, although would be nice to have seen some closeups of the exterior of the bike. Like others have said lane splitting on a bike takes balls, nevermind doing it on a bagger like this.
hey bro you should put more videos like this. this is awesome waiting for u put more more.
Trading my Harley 2015 Street Glide for one of these this year can't wait!!
Love your reviews man ! Filtering with a GW like it's a 500, Nobody does it up quite like you !! Dam Straight !! Lol
Definitely the best bike to experience ride pleasure
Looks so beautiful
Fantastic video.
It looks so badass
Looks so nice especially black
Adam’s hair is out of control.😂
it wouldn’t be the same if it were tamed!
Helmet head is a real thing 😂
It's a thing of beauty
I don't understand.His hair looks normal to me. I don't do anything except wash my hair.
Just bought a new 2019 DCT Goldwing standard a week ago for 4K off MSRP. If you have top tier credit Honda America has .99% interest over 60 months. That's almost like paying cash!!!! I've owned many bikes and this one takes the cake. I don't even have 300 miles yet so I've only scratched the surface of what it can do. More to follow.
Interesting as my 2017 Africa Twin DCT in “sport mode” actually holds the gears longer giving you higher RPMs and more torque through each gear. It’s in Tour mode, at least on the Africa Twin, that the DCT will shift upwards quicker lowering RPMs.
I think what he meant was the literal time it takes for the transmission to shift a gear, not the rpm it shifts at. The gearbox works faster when in sport mode, slower when in tour mode.
Nice ride! It's like a younger, slimmer, better looking brother of my 2016 F6B, also in a (albeit, lighter shade of) matte grey finish. I kind of prefer the lower tech of my old gal but these new ones are awfully tempting... Very cool!
Awesome 👍 beautiful fantastic amazing outstanding vlogging and riding, and review love my Wing, you said it all as good as anyone can, does it all, doesn't get any better in my book, all the very best, AMEN.
I am scared of the word ‘amen’’’ now...
So gorgeous
My friend owns one and loves it
Adam, you obviously made it up to the East Grade Road on Mount Palomar. Thank you for not conducting the review on that gorgeous road instead of the always-busy Hwy 76. That bike...on that road...I would have had to run out and buy that bike stat. Actually, my wife thanks you.
You’re making me want to buy one. Bad
This review has prompted me to subscribe to the channel. A salute to Mr. Waheed for an excellent job. Unfortunately, it did not convert me to wanting a Goldwing. Only to wanting one much more than I already did-- which was very much indeed. Woe is my wallet. Honda should give you a commission. Or maybe a Goldwing.
I like this bike and would definitely get the DCT if I got one. I like that they still have a proper tach and speedo. Not a fan of the keyless fob though. The tour version needs a bigger top case since it won't hold two helmets. I have an 03 Goldwing and the rear brakes are linked. The pedal operates the rear caliper and one of the front calipers. The right lever only operates on of the front calipers. I don't have any use for the electronics on this since I never listen to music while I ride and I would never use the GPS. I just wonder if you could turn off the center screen so I wouldn't be distracted by that. I also never adjust my windshield on my Goldwing. I set it in the lowest position and leave it there. Would be interesting to see how you compare this to the BMW K1600GT or the B model.
The keyless fob is sooooooo nice. I love not having to put a key in.
Very, very good review. I ride a Harley now but I've had three Goldwings. I think I'll be going back to my roots very soon.
By the way. You sound like a young John Malkovich:)
Cheers.
I've only ridden dirt bikes and sport bikes all my life but I want try one of these out so bad
Give it " The Beans Yeah!" ha ha, awesome!
That's one helofa bike. Hope to own one some day. Great review.
Nice & Thanks :)
Best review I've seen. Thanks for the ride. Do you know if o were to buy the touring model, if the trunk can be easily removed yourself when you prefer?
You can't remove the trunk easily
I’ve been a Harley faithful since 1990. This bike is so far away from what a touring bike should be but I’ll give credit to the guys at Honda for a very unique and impressive bike. Looking forward to test riding one of these bikes soon.
Are the current Wings any easier to perform your own servicing than previous GL1800s? A few years ago I was interested in the '06 - '10 models, but when I learned that changing the air filter required disassembling and reassembling the whole upper half of the motorcycle, I changed my mind.
Air filter is a long process on 6th gens too.
Are you able to add and remove a trunk seat easily? That way going solo is as you have, then going two up passenger comfort is handled?
I have the manual and it’s great where were you test riding it looks lovely ?
I want one in that spec so MFing bad, maybe in a couple years when used ones start popping up.
Any information on reliability and cost of maintenance of the DCT vs traditional manual?
Great Review mate ! shame that Batman colour combo was not available in Australia , I would of bought one
Hi Adam Ponty Pete here! Where do you live ? weather looks great ! This is the best constructive helpful vid on the DCT I have seen! Pity it does not have heated seats on the bagger which looks far better than the tourer! By the way it may be $25000 to buy there but its $32500 to buy here in England! Takes the edge off being able to buy one don’t you think ? I have been wanting to buy one for 6 months just got to rob a bank to do it ??? Have. Great day my friend Pete from middle England!
I Just bought a 2020 DCT Tour a month ago. Mind you my previous bike is a fully modded 1290 KTM Superduke R.
The only thing I miss is the occasional wheelie.
This bike truly does check off all the bells and whistles.
Zero to 60 on this bike is crazy fast!
All you have to do is switch off the traction control, hold the brake, load the throttle and let go! Pulls like a fucking freight train!
I have smoked many sportbikes 0 to 60!
What exactly does "Fully modded" mean to you? I'm curious lol.
@@jakehopt
197 HP at the wheel.
@@kennethrichardson4256 nice 👌 👍 😎
Just a question, but is there another bike with a better display? Daytime view on the GPS looks awesome!
Good one 👍
Waiting for one to come in
the side mirror runs in 4k alone, is it uv filtered?
Another great vid as usual. Having ridden all 3 and all being great mc's for many reasons, how would you compare the 2020 GW to the Yamaha Eluder and the BMW 1600B and which would you buy? Thx!!
MC did a comparison between the new GW and the new K1600 GA some time ago...should be somewhere on CZcams
@@stevenelson2494 Thanks man. Yes, I saw that vid back when they did it. It's a fun & great vid on so many levels. lol. I'm curious of Adam's opinions between the 3 though but I appreciate you reaching out.
Dude if you didn’t die on that ride all my fears gone of buying a 2021 DCT Thank you
Did the front control module red trim pieces come with the bike? If not, where can they be purchased?
I like scooters and their transmission, but for motorcycles I prefer manual transmission. This Goldwing, imho, needs the DCT for it’s weight and to be able to function in stop and go traffic. Marriage made in heaven.
Give it the weeds Adam! :-)
thank you i am not 5 years old. your articulation is wonderful!! hahaha
Your good at the lane splitting...I wish it was allowed back East. Great Video!
Waiting for 2022's underbelly fuel pylon, soft-top, and additional two auxiliary wheels.