Looked at new bikes last week

dank · 05-21-2013, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ponch

I am sure someone has. Only drawback is no ABS. What were they thinking?

Also no cruise control. Add cruise, ABS, a taller windscreen and a top case and it could be a great touring bike! Wonder if Honda will think of it.

ponch · 05-21-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dank

Also no cruise control. Add cruise, ABS, a taller windscreen and a top case and it could be a great touring bike! Wonder if Honda will think of it.

And add 60-70 lbs of dead weight. If I thought the K bike was more reliable or better put knew it was as it's new, I would say that's the bike. 200lbs lighter than a gold wing with more HP and torque. I will be interested to see what honda does with the ST. Seems honda is dragging their feet though with new stuff.

cactusjack · 05-21-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dank

Also no cruise control. Add cruise, ABS, a taller windscreen and a top case and it could be a great touring bike! Wonder if Honda will think of it.

Seriously? No ABS or cruise control? That's a shame.

IntheWind · 05-21-2013, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Seriously? No ABS or cruise control? That's a shame.

...and no reverse. I like it though. I sat on one a month ago. Very comfortable. I could live without ABS, but no cruise control? What were they thinking?
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Monkeyman · 05-21-2013, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by IntheWind

...and no reverse. I like it though. I sat on one a month ago. Very comfortable. I could live without ABS, but no cruise control? What were they thinking?
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I don't care so much about reverse but I won't have another bike without cruise. I don't like the riding position of the Wing, either. Too much for too little. Once you add all the stuff the regular Wing has (like cruise, ABS, etc), it'll cost MORE than a normal Wing.

Kevinhyland · 05-22-2013, 02:29 AM

I have a friend with a Gold Wing and I have ridden it and for such a big bike the riding position is very cramped, couldn't wait to get back on my Vaquero. I am a Honda fan, I rode a Shadow for 4 years and it was a great bike, but as previously stated Honda has been passed up by the competition for lack of innovation in recent years, especially in the Cruiser market which is the largest sales demographic at this time. The same friend has a BMW 1300 and that bike handles amazing and is very fast, it too has a fairly cramped riding position but better than the Gold Wing. He can't keep up with me in the twisties on the Gold Wing, but on the Beemer he right on my tail. The Honda STS 1300 is a sweet ride, have a friend who owns 5 bikes and the STS is his favorite.

ponch · 05-22-2013, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by IntheWind

...and no reverse. I like it though. I sat on one a month ago. Very comfortable. I could live without ABS, but no cruise control? What were they thinking?
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'08 Nomad

Gotta have ABS and cruise.

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Kevinhyland Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California Central Coast Posts: 158	I have a friend with a Gold Wing and I have ridden it and for such a big bike the riding position is very cramped, couldn't wait to get back on my Vaquero. I am a Honda fan, I rode a Shadow for 4 years and it was a great bike, but as previously stated Honda has been passed up by the competition for lack of innovation in recent years, especially in the Cruiser market which is the largest sales demographic at this time. The same friend has a BMW 1300 and that bike handles amazing and is very fast, it too has a fairly cramped riding position but better than the Gold Wing. He can't keep up with me in the twisties on the Gold Wing, but on the Beemer he right on my tail. The Honda STS 1300 is a sweet ride, have a friend who owns 5 bikes and the STS is his favorite. __________________ VBA Member 02305 2011 Kawasaki Vaquero, Black Cobra Tri Ovals Exhaust Cobra Power Pro K&N High Intake Air Filter EOM 15 Inch Windshield EOM Aux Driving Lights EOM iPod Kit, iPod Touch Mustang Wide Touring Studded Seat Castrol Full Synthetic Racing Oil Kuryakyn Black Iso Grips Kuryakyn Stiletto Grip Ends Kuryakyn Offset Highway Pegs Kuryakyn Black Scythe Mirrors Michelin Commander II Tires
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