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so what do you think? I don't care for the look of the rear luggage but otherwise I like the look. I like the standard goldwing (F6B look) better. I also don't see a place (yet) t mount highway pegs.
Lots of improvements and almost 100 pounds lighter.
The all-new engine uses four valves per cylinder in pent-roof-type combustion chambers for improved combustion efficiency, but still weighs 13.7 lbs. less (6.2 kg) than the outgoing power plant, when equipped with Honda’s six-speed manual transmission. Intake valves measure 27mm, whereas exhaust valves are 24mm. For added weight reduction, cylinder sleeves are now made from aluminum, the camshaft is manufactured from FCD600M, a lightweight, high-strength material, and water-cooling routes have been simplified and lightened by repositioning the thermostat. All this helps to create a package that is significantly more compact and performance-minded on the road, with a greatly improved power-to-weight ratio.
Huh Aluminum Cylinder sleeves? Sounds like the next Chevy Vega,we all know how well that worked out.
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I dunno 'bout these new bikes comin' out. Seems to me that you'll be spending more time removin' and re-installin' plastic body panels than doin' regular maintenance. God help you if you have a 'casualty' while on the road!
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Like anything, I want to see one in person before I make any solid conclusions.
The DCT does not really add as much as I thought it would to the cost. Even though that would definitely be the fastest way to shift, I still prefer my manual trans bikes. 6 gears (finally!). Can’t believe that hasn’t been done years ago. Cruising at high speeds, my bike runs way higher RPM’s than I like.
Less storage capacity than the old Wing. Don’t love that.
More power is always nice, along with significant weight savings
Interesting front suspension too
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