F6B

[sleazy rider]

http://powersports.honda.com/touring/2013/gold-wing-f6b.aspx

Honda grows some cojones?  I like it, but it's still way too big.

[Justin]

Yeah - saw that earlier today, still not sure what to make of it  

Part of me thinks it's cool, the other part is thinking "wtf?.

[miles]

I like how the Deluxe comes with heated grips, a centerstand and a backrest for an additional $1000.  


Sweet.  Sign me up.

[veefer800canuck]

sport-TOURER???

[Fire Fox]

Part of me thinks it's cool, the other part is thinking "wtf?.

Me thinks "wtf"!!!

[vulcanbill]

Wonder what prompted that?  

 

http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Motorcycles/cvo-road-glide-custom.html

[Scratch33]

GL1800 owners have been asking for a removal trunk for years - a couple have even done so with their bikes.  This one doesn't shed all that many pounds, but loses the reverse for some reason.

[UFO]

 

Wow.  (Checks calendar)

[Flyer]

Pretty.

I predict they'll steal more than a few HD and Polaris sales with it, and even more if they returned production to the U.S.
 

[Stripes]

I think it looks pretty cool! But I still like this:

[Max Wedge]

842 pounds. The new featherweight-class bagger.  

[falconati]

It's still over 800 fucking pounds.  That's ridiculous.  I think my car weighs less  

[Scratch33]

It's still over 800 fucking pounds.  That's ridiculous.  I think my car weighs less  

Not really.  Weighs less than an Electra Glide and the Street Glide is what, 60 lbs. different?

[JReazor]

sport-TOURER???

Sport-Tourer

[caddydaddy]

Weighs less than an Electra Glide and the Street Glide is what, 60 lbs. different?

Can you get an exhaust that's not whisper quiet, so it sounds a little tough, like a Harley?  

[R Doug]

Sport-Tourer

No sport. Just tourer.

[sleazy rider]

Can you get an exhaust that's not whisper quiet, so it sounds a little tough, like a Harley?  

I don't know if they're still around, but one was offered back in the early years of the GL1800.  It sounded ok, but I'd rather hear the stereo and the voices in my head.  

Humph, couldn't find the Alley Cats, but V&H makes one now.

http://wingstuff.com/products/33221-gl1800-gold-wing-monster-slip-on-mufflers?context=exhaust_mufflers

[Mr.Black]

I don't know if they're still around, but one was offered back in the early years of the GL1800.  It sounded ok, but I'd rather hear the stereo and the voices in my head.  

Humph, couldn't find the Alley Cats, but V&H makes one now.

http://wingstuff.com/products/33221-gl1800-gold-wing-monster-slip-on-mufflers?context=exhaust_mufflers

Sounds like a Subaru.

[Rincewind]

842 pounds. The new featherweight-class bagger.  

   

It's obviously trying to relate more to the cruiser-dresser class of bikes, but it does so with nice modern lines.  My Wing riding dad said - "Looks like they finally made a Gold Wing for you now, too."  Nope!  

[Rigger]

I rode both a new Goldwing and new Streetglide in 2010.  The Goldthings seating position had me really crammed onto the bike.  The Harley was nice and relaxed.  Both look good. Both are respectable rides providing a completely differant take on touring.  To each their own, but I would prefer the Harley and I am usually biased towards Honda (yes I know I am retarded   )

[mellow_gold]

 

Wow.  (Checks calendar)

+1

double you tee eff?

[atadaskew]

I like how the Deluxe comes with heated grips, a centerstand and a backrest for an additional $1000.  

You do need a very strong centerstand to hold up a Goldwing.  Those cost.
Posted on: November 14, 2012, 12:52:00 PM

I predict they'll steal more than a few HD and Polaris sales with it, and even more if they returned production to the U.S.
 

I predict they will steal zero sales from HD

[R Doug]

I predict they will steal zero sales from HD

Or anyone else for that matter.  

This new bike =  

[Giaka]

Thats phat yo  . Actually I would take that over a standard Gold Wing.  

[miles]

Thats phat yo  . Actually I would take that over a standard Gold Wing.  

That's like saying I'd rather be hit by a little-league aluminum bat instead of a Louisville Slugger.

[Kraz]

Actually I would take that over a standard Gold Wing.  

Me too.  I really like it.

Undoubtedly heavy, but audio and a smooth drivetrain that'll last forever.  Sounds good to me.  For 20 grand there are other bikes I'd rather have for now, but not an HD, and certainly not a single car.  I do see the appeal.  I like the road glide, but this tops that.

I wonder if the seating position is the same as the standard Wing...

[gritsngravy]

I love it.   It's so over the top in every way, very much large and in charge.   I've tried the V-twin cruiser thing but never fell in love with the vibey tractor feeling.     This here F6B would make an excellent platform for cruising the countryside quietly and comfortably.    

[falconati]

I can't wait to meet the guy that buys this.

[Fourstring]

I kinda like it.    


Not a next bike, but maybe as a fifth (or sixth) bike.  Waaaayyy down the list.

[Scratch33]

I can't wait to meet the guy that buys this.

The typical buyer is going to be a current or former GL1800 owner who rides solo most of the time; and not very far.

[sammyseaman]

The typical buyer is going to be a current or former GL1800 owner who rides solo most of the time; and not very far. You know, to the ice cream shop  

FTFY  

[Rogue]

Goddamn that thing is fucking UGLY!  

[R Doug]

Anyone who likes this bike and would purchase it should be banned from STN.  

 

[sammyseaman]

I like where this thread is going  

[Giaka]

Anyone who likes this bike and would purchase it should be banned from STN.  

 

I would only purchase it with your money.

[R Doug]

And here's the demographic on the bike.

[gritsngravy]

Out here in the wild west big ass sleds like that sell in LARGE numbers.   This is still America, despite increasing fuel costs, years of recession, BIG still sells.    Tons of trucks, full size SUVs on the road,  and the F6B  will fit right in.  

[atadaskew]

I can't wait to meet the guy that buys this.

He's the same guy that bought the Rune.

[falconati]

They'll look great next to each other  

[sleazy rider]

And here's the demographic on the bike.

Old guys with big money.  

[RedCBRRider]

It's a turd.  Seriously.

[Pragmatic]

Not sure what's funnier, Harley fans who won't accept anything that's not an air cooled V-twin cruiser or bagger styled like its 1950 or Honda fans not accepting anything that's not a Goldwing, a UJM styled bike or a sport bike.

[TwoWhldTerror]

Not sure what's funnier, Harley fans who won't accept anything that's not an air cooled V-twin cruiser or bagger styled like its 1950 or Honda fans not accepting anything that's not a Goldwing, a UJM styled bike or a sport bike.

Agreed

[Royal Tiger]

And here's the demographic on the bike.

Sweet.  A leather vest and sneakers.  

Of course he probably drove to the IMS.  He just wore his vest to impress the granny's hanging by the juice bar in the lobby.

[black hills]

I rode both a new Goldwing and new Streetglide in 2010.  The Goldthings seating position had me really crammed onto the bike.  The Harley was nice and relaxed.  Both look good. Both are respectable rides providing a completely differant take on touring.  To each their own, but I would prefer the Harley and I am usually biased towards Honda (yes I know I am retarded   )

I would agree with you, but them I'm retarded too

[06_wi_vfr]

I like it. Fuck you.

[ConPilot1]

I like it too. Fuck the haters +1.

Best looking "cruiser style" bike I've seen in years.  

At least it's not a Harley "wanna-be/rip-off" design as has been the design standard for umpteen years now.

I'll bet it's sweet on the slab too.

[Mr.Black]

He just wore his vest to impress the granny's hanging by the juice bar in the lobby.

Or it says PROSPECT on the back and he has to wear it everywhere. (I doubt it but it could)

[dan88z]

I went to an IMS show last winter, it was the biggest pirate fest I've ever seen outside of actual rallies. People arriving in full pirate regalia, dew rags, leather jackets/vest, chaps. Like they all rode there. The problem was it was snowy/rainy and there was ONE bike in the parking lot, a BMW GS type thing.

[Carbonero]

I think we all know the outfits don't reflect the riding. And having been on my 800lb behemoth Harley in snow, I'll never - NEVER - do something so stupid again. I'd say they were the smart ones.  

[Kraz]

And having been on my 800lb behemoth Harley in snow, I'll never - NEVER - do something so stupid again.

Shoulda had a car tire on the back...



























 

[gritsngravy]

I like it too. Fuck the haters +1.

Best looking "cruiser style" bike I've seen in years.  

At least it's not a Harley "wanna-be/rip-off" design as has been the design standard for umpteen years now.

I'll bet it's sweet on the slab too.

Let's face it the whiners and haters won't buy anything new or even used of any make.   They probably don't have bikes, or even know how to ride, they just like to whine and complain about shit because they are broke assed bitches.  

Agree this new Gold Wing cruiser is a brilliant idea, I've tried the V-twin cruiser thing and it sucked.  Lumpy dumpy and slow.  HD freaks would literally not speak at fuel stops if ya weren't part of their loud ass mindless heard.  

Most unbelieveable are the clowns whinig about how old the Honda's power plant design is and praising how great those 30K H-D's are.   Now that shit is funny.  

[coho]

It should say Valkyrie Glide on it  somewhere.

[Carbonero]

It should say Valkyrie Glide on it  somewhere.

hehe "V-Glide". I like it. You should contact Honda.  

[ConPilot1]

Valkyrie Wing better.

[Max Wedge]

Ultra-Valkyrie Wing?

[ConPilot1]

I went to an IMS show last winter, it was the biggest pirate fest I've ever seen outside of actual rallies. People arriving in full pirate regalia, dew rags, leather jackets/vest, chaps. Like they all rode there. The problem was it was snowy/rainy and there was ONE bike in the parking lot, a BMW GS type thing.

First IMS New York I attended was the same thing, vendor wise. 90% of the vendors were there with totally useless pirate shit and cheap leather jackets, chaps, doo-rags, pins, vest chains, boot tip decorations, stickers yada yada. I think about each and every one of them had the same fluorescent orange and green "CAN YOU SEE ME NOW, ASSHOLE?" t-shirts on display that seemed to be very popular items.

I was totally disappointed with the amount of nice vendor stands with gear that we actually use. The Ducati booth did have a disco-ball-DJ in the corner with 2 turntables and a microphone, the sales staff; pointy shoes and
spikey/rooster haircuts.

[Kraz]

First IMS New York I attended was the same thing, vendor wise. 90% of the vendors were there with totally useless pirate shit and cheap leather jackets, chaps, doo-rags, pins, vest chains, boot tip decorations, stickers yada yada. I think about each and every one of them had the same fluorescent orange and green "CAN YOU SEE ME NOW, ASSHOLE?" t-shirts on display that seemed to be very popular items.

I was totally disappointed with the amount of nice vendor stands with gear that we actually use. The Ducati booth did have a disco-ball-DJ in the corner with 2 turntables and a microphone, the sales staff; pointy shoes and
spikey/rooster haircuts.

I recently went to the Long Beach IMS show.  I didn't see much of the pirate crowd or booths.  Overall, it was a great time and saw tons of great bikes both in the parking lot and at the show.  Their Facebook feed isn't all too bad either.  I'll definitely go again.

What did crack me up was Ducati's espresso bar.  


Anyway - sat on an F6B at the show.  I am a little surprised at how little leg room there is on it (as with the standard wing), but a really nice machine otherwise.  I'd easily choose this over an ST13, neither of which I'm probably going to buy.

[Carbonero]

The engine configuration leaves little room for moving the feet around. It's been my experience that you're either a Goldwing ergos guy or you're not. There's not much to do if you're not.