From FRANCE …. another video

[The Swede]

I just remembered that the European Models come with ABS, that adds to the cost.

In the video it shows a GL1800 left grip with the CB buttons on top of the radio controls, unlike the US models. Could this have been the Prototype that they showcased through the show circuit early on?

It's not CB buttons it's fot the radio
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The Swede

[Yeahoo Whoyah]

My guess is the F6B will not be a huge seller in most of Europe. The people in the large cities want scooters and use them for daily transportation. Larger bikes fall into the sport bike, adventure touring and sport touring categories - before cruisers. I'm saying this based not on researching sales figures but by my own observations during a month of traveling there this year and last. Occasionally I saw a small group of weekend warriors on their H-Ds, or a few Goldwing's on tour, but not so much. I think the F6B will appeal more to riders who have access to the open road; USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and in Europe Sweden and Norway.

[Phantom]

The people in the large cities want scooters and use them for daily transportation. I'm saying this based not on researching sales figures but by my own observations during a month of traveling there this year and last. Occasionally I saw a small group of weekend warriors on their H-Ds, or a few Goldwing's on tour, but not so much.

I travel to Europe quite often and I agree with your observation. Scooters, mopeds and tiny cars are the norm for daily transportation since there is very limited parking space in the major cities, they virtually park on top of each other.

I have friends that are part of very large Goldwing Clubs in France, Belgium, Spain, Germany and Italy. My guess is that they ride the scooter during the week and the GoldWings on the weekends Gasoline prices in Europe at $11 - $12 per Gallon will discourage many from using the Big Bikes for a daily rider.

[Dark Knight]

Screen shots of left hand grip and panel. Is that for XM? PTY, U and M buttons?

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[Pedro66]

Screen shots of left hand grip and panel. Is that for XM? PTY, U and M buttons?

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Nope its the European RDS system it allows auto tuning to a selected station on different frequencies spaced across an area as one signal becomes weak it auto tunes the same broadcaster on a different stronger frequency

You search via station type using the PTY button such as ROCK/POP/CLASSICAL/NEWS/TRAFFIC type of thing

The U is what we call FM and the M is medium wave or what we would call AM older radios used to have L for Long Wave but thats not really used since FM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_Data_System