So after shuddering at the thought of becoming a pipe and slippers Goldwing rider (I even hated the looks of the huge things), I was bored at work and thought I'd go and try a couple of Harleys or maybe even a K1600B.
None were available today, so I drifted over to Bill Smiths Honda to look at the new Goldwing Bagger.
The only Goldwing available was the big one armed with DCT.
Anyway they allowed me out for a decent test ride and so, rather terrified of dropping the bloody thing, I slowly pulled off the forecourt.
The size disappears as you set off although I didn't like the DCT from the off as it was a little juddery leaving the dealer, but that could just have been down to me being rather wary of the DCT.
Anyway this thing is so comfortable and I soon settled in to the ride although it did feel rather cumbersome on the twisties and you needed a co-pilot to fathom out all the controls on the bars.
I dare say that some folk are happy to throw these thing around - but not me today anyway.
Overall, I was impressed and am quite tempted by the Bagger version.
I can't get comfortable leg wise on the K1600B but this bike was much better.
I was glad to be back on the GSA for my final ride before it goes to the new owner in Portugal, as it is far more flickable in my mind.
But would I buy one - quite possibly in bagger style - manual of course. I just prefer to be able to change gear when I want without fannying about with the oh so many buttons and switches.
Has anybody else tried one?
What did you think?
None were available today, so I drifted over to Bill Smiths Honda to look at the new Goldwing Bagger.
The only Goldwing available was the big one armed with DCT.
Anyway they allowed me out for a decent test ride and so, rather terrified of dropping the bloody thing, I slowly pulled off the forecourt.
The size disappears as you set off although I didn't like the DCT from the off as it was a little juddery leaving the dealer, but that could just have been down to me being rather wary of the DCT.
Anyway this thing is so comfortable and I soon settled in to the ride although it did feel rather cumbersome on the twisties and you needed a co-pilot to fathom out all the controls on the bars.
I dare say that some folk are happy to throw these thing around - but not me today anyway.
Overall, I was impressed and am quite tempted by the Bagger version.
I can't get comfortable leg wise on the K1600B but this bike was much better.
I was glad to be back on the GSA for my final ride before it goes to the new owner in Portugal, as it is far more flickable in my mind.
But would I buy one - quite possibly in bagger style - manual of course. I just prefer to be able to change gear when I want without fannying about with the oh so many buttons and switches.
Has anybody else tried one?
What did you think?