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Brasco
10-31-2018, 08:29 AM
Okay . . . this is kinda interesting. Honda definitely looking ahead to keeping older riders in the fold.

https://www.morebikes.co.uk/53330/revealed-heres-hondas-latest-patent-designs-for-the-neo-wing-the-three-wheeler-leaning-gold-wing-thing-and-its-going-to-have-power-steering/
olegoat345
10-31-2018, 09:04 AM
A guy out of Washington state, Tilting Motor Works, has one that's the same thing. 2 types, regular one (like Honda's) for $9900.oo or upgrade to the one that auto stands up straight, when you stop for another $2-3k. Prices + TMW dealer labor install. He makes them for HD & Wings. He has a nice U-Tube w/ Jay Leno & owner on HD's. There was a 6-8 month waiting list.
Walcrow
10-31-2018, 10:51 PM
If this comes out, Max at Traxxion Dynamics will either have a stroke, or will have 300 new replacement parts for it within 3 months.
VaBob
11-01-2018, 07:18 AM
That thing look hideous to me. Why are all the bike makers going full "Transformers" on everything? Hard rigid lines, sharp angles, pointy bits everywhere. I dont get it.

Also, just wanted to point out something I just noticed. It only has 4 cylinders? I only see two header tubes in the second to last picture.
F6Dave
11-01-2018, 08:27 AM
That thing look hideous to me. Why are all the bike makers going full "Transformers" on everything? Hard rigid lines, sharp angles, pointy bits everywhere. I dont get it.

I agree on the 'modern' styling. I think the old GL1800 was a timeless design, as it still looks good nearly 20 years later. The F6B is even better. I've been surprised how often someone will look at mine and ask 'is that the new Goldwing?'
DaWadd
11-01-2018, 09:53 AM
Very ugly IMO.
53driver
11-01-2018, 10:09 AM
The ONLY reason to have those jagged edges is for radar reflection dissipation.
Stealth fighter styling.....
I wonder if it works?
The styling looks like a giant alien insect with pincers.
Not my scene.

4 cylinders - concur.
Too much torque might give that thing stability issues.

Of course, I shall test ride it when it becomes available....lol
broncsrule21
11-01-2018, 10:13 AM
I agree on the 'modern' styling. I think the old GL1800 was a timeless design, as it still looks good nearly 20 years later. The F6B is even better. I've been surprised how often someone will look at mine and ask 'is that the new Goldwing?'
somebody asked me that the other day. Then he was floored when I told him it was a 2013.;)
olegoat345
11-01-2018, 10:23 AM
I assume they're making the 3 wheel deal is for us older folks that want to ride, but have a little trouble holding the bike upright. I like the 3 wheel idea that leans in turns, like a regular bike. In the video Jay Leno & they owner of Tilting Motor Works, were laying those HD's over pretty good. Yamaha has one too.
broncsrule21
11-01-2018, 06:09 PM
Yamaha has a real one, not just a rendering.
https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport-touring/models/niken
Ewreck
11-02-2018, 08:53 AM
Why?
Jimmytee
11-03-2018, 09:11 AM
It has been more than just drawings. Honda had a concept vehicle/prototype in 2017.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8ZX-Rj4hl8
opas ride
11-03-2018, 09:52 AM
I might consider something like this at my old age if I continue to ride..Looking at the CanAm Stryker as it is lighter, much cheaper, and is more of what I am interested in...Maybe next Spring I will take a closer look....Winter is almost here in Michigan and I am putting the B under wraps this week until next year...Ouch!!!!...Regards and ride safe
olegoat345
11-03-2018, 01:37 PM
Yea, it kind of looks like a CanAm
Jimmytee
11-03-2018, 03:10 PM
Yea, it kind of looks like a CanAm

The CanAms don't tilt. This is meant to be ridden like a 2 wheel motorcycle except that there is obviously more traction up front and it will stand up on it's own at a stop.
lake_carl
11-04-2018, 08:07 AM
Remember thetilting 3 wheel moped honda made in the 80s. They were fun to ride
Retired Army
11-04-2018, 09:18 AM
5854
I already a two wheel drive F6B.
olegoat345
11-04-2018, 05:26 PM
Tilting Motor Works does the same thing. They're aftermarket for HD's & GW's only. Both Honda & TMW work on the same principal.
Ixol Phaane
11-05-2018, 02:44 PM
Yea, it kind of looks like a CanAm


The CanAms don't tilt. This is meant to be ridden like a 2 wheel motorcycle except that there is obviously more traction up front and it will stand up on it's own at a stop.

Hmmmm... looks like Honda might want to challenge Can-Am for a little bit of market share?
I'd consider it... maybe... someday. :)