2018 Oct. 27 GoldWing Presentation at Honda

[Circle-5]

Great pics. Thanks for posting those. I don't care what the crybaby naysayers say that is one beautiful motorcycle.

You're welcome and I agree with you. I walked in there with the intention of not liking the aesthetics of the 2018, based on the photos I'd seen. I had a solid list of misgivings and many good reasons to reject the new angular design, including my appreciation for the rounded, organic shapes of the current model. I knew that seeing the 2018s would just reinforce all my preconceptions. But it took about 30 seconds to change all that. Photos don't do it justice. It's hard to explain, but every line and every detail just flows together as you walk around the bike. There is no bad angle, just a tight, well-designed package that owes as much to CAD/CAM as it does to its designers.

There are some technical choices that could be questioned, like the smaller fuel tank, the absence of hydraulic valve adjustments (even Harley has them) and the aluminum sleeves, which may or may not be as durable. Time will tell. But the looks of the bike are impeccable, especially if you like the "form follows function" philosophy.

That's just my opinion, of course. For the record, I don't work for Honda, or for a Honda dealer. I just spend some of my money on their toys.

[VStarRider]

Thank you again for the pics. They are great. I am very impressed with what I see. I am ready to get my fully loaded up DCT GWT in Spring 2020. Already laying the groundwork for that move with the Mrs.

[Circle-5]

[Circle-5]

The white is now bright and glossy, not matte. The only matte color is silver (carry over from F6B in 2016 model year). For those who are concerned about paint quality: "... paint is high tech, using BASF nano-technology paint. Darks look darker, lights look brighter. The paint itself has a luxurious wet appearance." And I read somewhere that the 2018 GW has a clear-coat. Just like a real paint job!

Note: from my scanner to your screen, via JPEG and other processes, the color swatches below are unlikely to be exact, assuming they were correct in the first place ...