I think the only understanding that needs to be done is that this is a marketing move. I think someone else posted a reminder that the original Gold Wing was a naked street bike aimed at being the best in class. Finally in '80 (?) Mother Honda put a fairing and bags on it and that became the standard.
I think Honda are just going back to their roots with the "naked" Gold Wing intended to be class leader in heavy cruiser... and the Gold Wing Tour obviously up to carry the mantle in that market segment.
I think I'd prefer to have that nifty GOLDWING badge that's on the side bags of the new top-tier GW Tour than the F6B logo. It reminds me of the vintage badging and heritage.
Ride safe!
Edit - Oh... I see that badge is listed in the accessories catalog for the new Wing.
Originally Posted by Ixol Phaane
I think the only understanding that needs to be done is that this is a marketing move. I think someone else posted a reminder that the original Gold Wing was a naked street bike aimed at being the best in class. Finally in '80 (?) Mother Honda put a fairing and bags on it and that became the standard.
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