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DreamWing

Brooklyn, Maryland

Reviewed on June 15, 2010

Motorcycle reviewed 2006 Honda Gold Wing GL18HPN view listing

5.0
This bike was a dream of mine to get. In March, 2006 I took delivery & have never been happier. Some annoying little things have happened. Foot Peg Rubber (Torn at edge twice) and the Trunk Hinges (Wire Holders). The Dunlop Tires didn't last long enough. Clearance in the center of the bike is too low... read more
This bike was a dream of mine to get. In March, 2006 I took delivery & have never been happier. Some annoying little things have happened. Foot Peg Rubber (Torn at edge twice) and the Trunk Hinges (Wire Holders). The Dunlop Tires didn't last long enough. Clearance in the center of the bike is too low. Plastic rivets are a nice idea but tend to lose a couple. Besides that all else is great. Center of gravity is always awesome on Honda's products. Handles super for me for such a large bike. Plenty of Torque. Wished it was a 6-speed though. It would improve gas mileage which is not bad right now. It ranges from 39-45 mpg depending on how I ride. Love it over all. Keep listening to the buyer & success will continue.
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cpt.denny

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Reviewed on April 21, 2009

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5.0
Well here it is nearly 3 years and 32,000 miles later and my Wing is still rated #1 by me personally. I've test ridden so many other cruisers and tourers in the last 3 years trying to find a future replacement for my Wing, instead I can only hope for a suitable stable mate to my Wing. The more miles I p... read more
Well here it is nearly 3 years and 32,000 miles later and my Wing is still rated #1 by me personally. I've test ridden so many other cruisers and tourers in the last 3 years trying to find a future replacement for my Wing, instead I can only hope for a suitable stable mate to my Wing. The more miles I put on my Wing the more smoother it runs. Its like it hasn't been broken in yet. As you have read earlier in my last follow up my Wing is now a trike. I get 36-38 mpg on average as a Champion trike conversion. It corners as if it was on rails. I wish Honda would build a trike Gold Wing from the ground up with an independant rear suspension using a CVT transmission. This would be utopia for me. Now I guess I'll have to wait to see what the 2011 Wing will bring as a new model change.
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dpage

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Reviewed on April 7, 2008

Motorcycle reviewed 2006 Honda Gold Wing Premium Audio (GL18P) view listing

5.0
Last summer I bought my second Wing; the first was a 03. I had sold it in a fit of insanity to buy another bike - cruiser at that! Well, I got a great deal on this one as a manufacturer's rep demo. I have taken two long trips this year to Colorado and Florida, pulling a trailer. Wing was flawless! AS ALWAY... read more
Last summer I bought my second Wing; the first was a 03. I had sold it in a fit of insanity to buy another bike - cruiser at that! Well, I got a great deal on this one as a manufacturer's rep demo. I have taken two long trips this year to Colorado and Florida, pulling a trailer. Wing was flawless! AS ALWAYS. Most importantly, the wife is happy.
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David

Vancouver, British Columbia

Reviewed on December 21, 2007

Motorcycle reviewed 2006 Honda Gold Wing GL18HPN view listing

5.0
I'm 45 and this is my 5th bike in 15 years riding on three continents. I watched a guy maneuver this bike through built up city traffic for 20 seconds before I realized it was a Wing. Intrigued I took a test ride - not with any intention of selling my BMW R1150GS which took me to the Arctic Circle a year ago.... read more
I'm 45 and this is my 5th bike in 15 years riding on three continents. I watched a guy maneuver this bike through built up city traffic for 20 seconds before I realized it was a Wing. Intrigued I took a test ride - not with any intention of selling my BMW R1150GS which took me to the Arctic Circle a year ago. And then I read the reviews - common theme, don't ride this bike unless you are prepared to buy it! Too true. In 3 weeks I had sold the BMW and you can't get me off the Wing now - even with 8 inches of snow I am still riding it!
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Joe

Albany, New York

Reviewed on December 10, 2007

Motorcycle reviewed 2006 Honda Gold Wing Premium Audio (GL18P) view listing

5.0
I have spent the last 3 years searching for the best of the big touring bikes. You would think I would have started with the Wing, but most local Honda dealers are lousy about offering test rides, and I refuse to spend that kind of money on a bike I can't ride. I started on a Harley Ultra Classic two years... read more
I have spent the last 3 years searching for the best of the big touring bikes. You would think I would have started with the Wing, but most local Honda dealers are lousy about offering test rides, and I refuse to spend that kind of money on a bike I can't ride. I started on a Harley Ultra Classic two years ago. Sweet ride. Classic looks. But not much power and it becomes a Hibachi at low speeds. Cooked me and the wife. Gone after one year and 5k miles. Next up was the BMW K1200LT. Whew baby - acceleration! Sport bike-like in its HP delivery. However, very top heavy. Monstrous brakes - like Dad's old Cadillac. Very nice Sport Touring bike. But still didn't ring my bell - nor the wife's. Gone after one year and 10k miles. Finally, I found a one year old Wing at a dealer that would let me take it out for a spin. didn't take 10 miles before the wife and I knew we'd wasted two years. More power than the LT and made it down low like the Harley (enough torque to pull stumps). The 1.8 liter 6-cylinder engine is so smooth in its delivery of power; I can sometimes get it over 100 before the wife notices. It is comfortable beyond words. Mine has a driver's backrest and armrests for the wife. She has already fallen asleep back there at least once while riding the highway. I can honestly say after having ridden the BIG THREE that the Wing is without question the best (for me). Lots of power - delivered smoothly - and comfort to ride across town, or across country. My only caveat? My Wing doesn't have ABS. My next one will.
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cpt.denny

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Reviewed on July 1, 2007

Motorcycle reviewed 2006 Honda Gold Wing GL18HPN view listing

5.0
Just when you thought that Gold Wings couldn't get anymore comfortable out comes the Traxxion complete up grade suspension along with a Kuryakyn fork brace. If you thought that the stock Wing rode like a $70K Lexus, with Traxxion, it rides like a $300K Bently! Using regular gas I average 43 mpg to 45 mp... read more
Just when you thought that Gold Wings couldn't get anymore comfortable out comes the Traxxion complete up grade suspension along with a Kuryakyn fork brace. If you thought that the stock Wing rode like a $70K Lexus, with Traxxion, it rides like a $300K Bently! Using regular gas I average 43 mpg to 45 mpg. You can start off in top gear and it will still pull! I lowered my tire pressure to 32F/36R psi and with these stock Dunlop 250's the ride and grip is much improved in dry and wet without dinging fuel economy or rapid tire wear. This is my 23rd motorcycle and third Gold Wing. After a million miles under my belt I know what works. Last year at the Bikers Round up in Ft. Pierce I test rode ten different Harley Davidsons big twins and V-rods. None hold a candle to this Gold Wing. In my opinion, if there was a test ride given between a Gold Wing and any Harley, Harley would go out of business. I don't say this lightly since am a Harley stock holder for decades and owned two of them myself. To give you an idea of speed, I had a solo rider on a 2007 HD Screaming Eagle bagger try me riding two-up. My Wing pounced on that SE so badly it looked like child abuse. The first oil change isn't till 4K miles, all others are till 8K miles! This Tourer will save you tons of cash over a HD Tourer. Wind protection is excellent yet even in summer South Florida heat it's still bearable. Shop Gold Wing prices, I found by traveling to SC, TN or a few other states one would save about $3K-$4K.
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Dan Crall

Bremerton , Washington

Reviewed on June 27, 2007

Motorcycle reviewed 2006 Honda Gold Wing GL18HPN view listing

5.0
I have been riding since I was 14 starting on little dirt bikes. This is my second heavy touring bike, the last one was a Kawasaki Voyager XII. It can't compare, the Goldwing handles like a bike half its weight and for a person of my stature (short) I can move it around in parking lots and odd places with ... read more
I have been riding since I was 14 starting on little dirt bikes. This is my second heavy touring bike, the last one was a Kawasaki Voyager XII. It can't compare, the Goldwing handles like a bike half its weight and for a person of my stature (short) I can move it around in parking lots and odd places with ease. It is in my opinion the best touring bike made today. I run mostly to and from work and the gas mileage has been getting better every day (up to 39MPG so far). It eats up highways and twisty curves with ease.
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REG

Manitoba

Reviewed on February 1, 2007

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5.0
Lots of power, smooth, and quiet. Traveled most of these kms together with my wife. Bought it new in 2003 and had no problems. One criticism, my wife complains about wind buffeting. I think the seat is too long, therefore there is less protection.... read more
Lots of power, smooth, and quiet. Traveled most of these kms together with my wife. Bought it new in 2003 and had no problems. One criticism, my wife complains about wind buffeting. I think the seat is too long, therefore there is less protection.
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richard

dunedin, Florida

Reviewed on January 23, 2007

Motorcycle reviewed 2006 Honda Gold Wing GL18HPN view listing

5.0
Went for a 200 mile ride yesterday. A lot of it was on the highway. That is what this bike does best. What a motor! This bike will cruise 100+ all day. Very impressive but it's no canyon carver. Leaning this bike over is a bit scary. Then it dawned on me about what I said in my earlier review about the Harley... read more
Went for a 200 mile ride yesterday. A lot of it was on the highway. That is what this bike does best. What a motor! This bike will cruise 100+ all day. Very impressive but it's no canyon carver. Leaning this bike over is a bit scary. Then it dawned on me about what I said in my earlier review about the Harley Dresser handling better. I took a moderate sweep around this one bend and bottomed out, scared the crap out of me. I used to lean the Dresser way further over then that I've always had Harleys and I think it's going to take time to get used to the Goldwing! I think this is why police dept.'s don't use the Goldwing. It is a tough, clumsy bike at low speeds and very little lean angle. Also, I forgot to mention, handle bars are not adjustable, but man do I love the motor.
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Wayne Grant

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Reviewed on January 22, 2007

Motorcycle reviewed 2006 Honda Gold Wing Premium Audio (GL18P) view listing

5.0
I have been a motorcycle rider and motorcycle instructor for many years. I have owned many different motorcycles from Yamaha to HD to Honda. I have owned the 1200 Goldwing and now the 1800. Honda has listened to Goldwing owners and produced a master piece of machinery. I do a lot of riding! I considered a get... read more
I have been a motorcycle rider and motorcycle instructor for many years. I have owned many different motorcycles from Yamaha to HD to Honda. I have owned the 1200 Goldwing and now the 1800. Honda has listened to Goldwing owners and produced a master piece of machinery. I do a lot of riding! I considered a get around town bike but I realized that I will not be happy without my WING!
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