Honda Gold Wing (GL1800) reviews

Bullet-proof bike with excellent shaft driven power from a reliable 6 cylinder1.8 engine, comfortable seats, and proven longevity. Creature features include a large screen for settings and road maps, a reverse gear, cruise control, radio with Bose speakers, fog lights, disc brakes, heated driver and passenger seats and grips, and three panniers with a large luggage capacity. Show less

Awesome street- and time-tested ride. Check this background information out. https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2006models/2006models-Honda-GoldWing https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2006models/2006models-Honda-GoldWing Show less

Bought it two years ago with 1000 miles from a major dealer in Covina California. I am going to downsize. I also own a 900 Kawasaki and a 2006 Harley-Davidson. This 1800 Honda Goldwing is the fastest and most solid motorcycle I have ever owned but it is a big bike. Even bigger than my Harley. Selling at a low price simple to downsize. Don't mind if it sales or not Show less

I had ridden a variety of bikes prior to owning this one. Suzuki GS1000, Varago, Harley Davidson, Harley Road King. All street bikes. Over time, I wanted something for both day trips and long-distance rides. The Goldwing was a perfect match. I could ride comfortably on the twisty roads, or go cruising, put my feet up, turn on cruise control, and enjoy the music. I rode alone, with my wife, and with my dog. From the Western United States to Canada and down to Cabo. With the Pakit Rak, you can travel comfortably two-up for several days. The Honda was trouble-free. Never had a breakdown apart from a dead battery. 500-mile days were realistic. Show less

Goldwing F6B Having ridden nothing but Honda Valkyries for the past 20 years, when it came time to upgrade, I decided to stick with something familiar. The Honda Goldwing F6B is a close relative of the Valkyrie. Bigger engine, more buttons and stuff. First impression was that it was very very wide. Felt like I was tippy-toeing because I was doing the splits to get on the seat. Also, the riding position felt more like what I imagine a scooter feels like, rather than a motorcycle. I was also discombobulated that I couldn't see the road, where the front tire is. All of that was an adjustment. I didn't really like it either. What I DID like is that once I got it going it was even more nimble than my Valkyrie, even though it had more fairings and bigger engine! The power came in more of a straight line. I finally learned what most of the buttons do. Never thought I'd ever care about speakers, but I've really enjoyed having them. The bike is comfortable, smooth, fast, nimble, fat, and has so much storage. I took a trip from Houston to St. Pete's beach in Florida for a week-long business conference. Stopped by Daytona bike week on my way down through Tampa (only 4 hours out of the way or so). I had space enough for all my business clothes, casual clothes, helmet, gloves, and jacket, plus souvenirs from bike week and St Pete's beach!! I just can't get over how much Crap I can carry with me. Extra ammo, dry food, spare water, charger, air compressor, clothes, first air kit, a whole mess of tools, etc. etc. etc. I'm telling you it's crazy how much you can fit in the saddle bags. I also bought a 41L top box for the trip, I've never had the ability to bring stuff I was almost sure I wouldn't need on a motorcycle trip! haha! Changing the air filter is truly insane. Honda has engineered the entire bike around the air filter to protect it in case of any crash. you must remove everything on the bike to access the air filter. Honda. c'mon. that's demonic. Changed it to a K Show less

Unlimited power, great cornering, big gas tank, super comfortable for short or long ride. No vibration, great control on a strait away or sharp turns. No repairs, just chang tires and oil when needed and maintenance free Show less

Have ridden for 50 years. - taught them for 3 years. Have gotten older with physical impairments andhad to stop - miss it terribly. Have always worn helmit, gloves, log pants. Motto: everyone on the road is right except you! (Your the only one who gets hurt) Show less

Have owned 7 motorcycles and bought the Gold Wing used for long distance touring. Changed out the suspension to a Traxxion Dynamics that made this motorcycle handle and perform so much better. The Gold Wing is the King of Kings touring ride. While it looks like an aircraft carrier it handles like a sport bike to a very center of gravity. Towed a camper with my Gold Wing 8,000 miles in 5 weeks and it performed flawlessly. If well maintained you can get about 300,000 miles on an engine. Bulletproof bike! Show less

This is the 2nd GL1800 I've owned and sadly my last due only to age (for me, not the bike). Easily the best all-around bike I've ever owned, and definitely the king of long-haul comfort. Likes include a level of equipment and capabilities that still lead the pack compared to many later model touring bikes. Comfortable as an armchair and with addition of air wings, equally as quiet and comfortable for the passenger. With heated seats and grips, plus an adjustable hot air redirect to the feet, this is as comfortable as Winter riding gets. Dislikes are few: obviously, the wired intercom and sound system is dated nowadays and spare parts and cables are getting tougher to find. While the bike is very agile, even at low speeds, it still weighs close to 1,000 pounds fully loaded, and you'll feel every bit of that if it tilts over too far at slow speeds. I'm not going to deduct stars for this - heck, it's a 1.8L bike! If I was 10 years younger, and urban riding hadn't become so crazy where I live, I'd never sell - this is the only bike I've ever owned where I have never, not once, felt envy at the sight of another bike, other than the latest model Gold Wing. Show less

This is a great motorcycle. I've had it a couple years. It's like a new bike. The owners manual and tools are still in the sidebar. Even the trailer manual is there. The new tires haven't been broke in yet. Nothing is wrong with the bike. It turns heads everywhere I've been. Show less