Local dealer just got the first 2018 in ...

One of our 2 local dealers just got a blue manual tour 2018 in today. Took the wife to see it in person. There were 3 couples looking at it and the dealer asked who wants to take it for a test ride. All three couples responded, "no thanks, not today".

The wife liked the height of the backrest, but thought the seat was too narrow and was missing the wrap around arm rests (compared to previous bikes). She liked the rider's floorboard height and the bags did not rub against her calves. There was plenty of room between the rider and passenger.

Those with long legs will want some aftermarket solutions (lowered pegs/boards, setback seat). One gentlemen was @ 6' 3" with size 12 shoes and looked pretty cramped. Someone already mentioned the feeling of sitting on the bike versus in the bike which appears to be an accurate description. I have a 32" inseam and could use some dropped floorboards.

It looked like a Honda rep wearing a red shirt was there instructing the dealer's personnel on the first new bike delivery. One of the couples wanted to hear the stereo, but the "rep" downplayed the request.

The paint looks good, but don't know if it is still soft or not. The wife asked to see inside the tour pack and frowned when it was opened.