A blue angel!

[moreorless]

Saw her at last year's show. Don't think I've seen any on the road though.

 

[Steve83]

My, my...how they've changed! I'm sure they're a blast to wrench on...

 

[backyardtrouble]

I would love to see the folks that designed these newer bikes have to work on them.. :sensored: ,if you think a can of sardines are packed tight..open one up, they would all get fired, and that plastic..trying not to break it :rant: taking it off and putting it back on- :head bang: ...i'm sticking with my classics. I just feel sorry for the next generation of Goldwing mechanics that do what we do...well..i'll just be sitting back by then anyways or lying down.. :read: .

 

[brianinpa]

Nice lines but I like to see the bikes heart and not all the plastic, but that is why I ride an OldWing.

 

[mcgovern61]

My buddy next just bought that same 2013 Wing in Blue! He has had 2 different 1800's. I liked his 2006 Titanium colored one the best. His 2013 has ABS brakes, built in GPS, every type of radio possible and airbags! He like it a lot.

Funny thing is, he made the comment a few weeks back about how cool it is that my 30 year old 1100 dances right along with his fancy new 1800 and doesn't miss a beat or a turn. He might have the torque and power to beat off the start hands down under every condition, but when we are on the highway at 80 MPH there isn't much difference!

 

[moreorless]

Funny after my first ooohs and ahhhs my thoughts were also about how to work on it.

 

[Trak]

i like it,,, i been lookn at some

 

[Denver]

There is a BIG difference at 80+, the new wings don't have the top end of the 1200's. The 1500's suffered the same fate as 120 was faster than you go, :Awe: walked by a valk 6 cylinder at 130 & still climbing. :good: The 1500 would top out at 150 or so if wasn't held back, & faster yet if it reved to 8000, RPM's. :yes:

 

[joedrum]

i dont have the money to care one way or the other ... i like what i have ...paid for ...has been redevelop by me..... to the opposite of the new bikes..simply fast and one of a kind

 

[Ansimp]

I am sorry but I am finding 150mph on any Goldwing hard to believe :yes:
I have been to 130mph on the speedo of the CBR and I know how much that pushes me around and I am sure that the speedo is indicating faster than what I am actually travelling ( it does that at slower speeds). This is on a bike with 135hp (my 87 has a 92 engine) a dry weigh of 511 pounds and a rated top speed of 170mph ( with someone a lot smaller and lighter than me) :moped:

 

[sledge]

to me , the new Goldwings are kinda like the new Cars , no Chrome , no Class , no Style ... like comparing a 55 Chevy to a 2015 Chevy ... 60 years newer , but will Never have the , class , and style of a 55 . I maybe Old , but I know what I like . :smilie_happy:

 

[Denver]

The top end for 1200's is listed @ 151 mph on (MCS, Motorcycle Specifications) motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Honda/Honda gl1200. Haven't been to 150 on my 1200 just yet, you run out of room very quickly @ 100+. Maybe this year??? :headscratch:

 

[Ansimp]

Good luck with your attempt :good: No wonder you run out of road less than 100 hp and 200 lbs heavier with more frontal area. This reminds me of the worlds fastest VW Kombi, less than 5 second quarter mile time. Many people witnessed it as the Kombi was dropped from a helicopter and completed a record quarter mile time :hihihi:

 

[joedrum]

theres no need to go so fast past common sense ... we dont need top end proving ... who cares ..play safe in the lower gears is more fun anyway

 

[Denver]

Really doubt I would ever try, was on my standard & wind was making it hard to hold on. The thrill there, was there still more left & climbing. Used to be more of a thrill seeker than now. Slowed reflexes

 

[Ansimp]

sledge » Wed Feb 18, 2015 7:00 am[/url]":11zfzz7q]
to me , the new Goldwings are kinda like the new Cars , no Chrome , no Class , no Style ... like comparing a 55 Chevy to a 2015 Chevy ... 60 years newer , but will Never have the , class , and style of a 55 . I maybe Old , but I know what I like . :smilie_happy:

Especially if it is a new Korean Malibu!!

 

[julimike54]

Hey purty to look at but really!!, like a car with no hood to open. I've seen several that blue, I'm kinda partial to blue (wonder why)