Test Ride

[valkmc]

Got the chance to test ride two bikes today at a local used bike dealer. They have a huge inventory of low mileage, clean bikes. Mostly big touring bikes and lots of HDs.

The first was a MX21 Moto Guzzi. I have been researching them and thought it might be a replacement for my 6. Didn't ride it far and knew it was not for me. Very heavy coming off the kickstand. Lots of vibration in low RPMs and was not a fan of the 21 inch tire up front. Very good looking bike but after years on a full Wing and the 6 I could not see myself riding the MX21 very often.

They also had a used 18 Wing, 4K I think on the clock. Very nice ride. I wasn't sure I would like the reduced size but I did. Handled great and felt great flicking it back and forth. Same smooth power as the six with what seemed to be a smoother trans. Shifting was very easy with less klunk than my six.

Ridding the two different styles of bikes in the same afternoon made me realize why I like the Wings so much. Guess I won't be looking at the MX21 anymore. Now I have to decide if I go for a new Wing or Rebuild the front end on my 6 and keep on riding it. It really is a fantastic bike and I am very happy with it.

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[JackB]

I sat on a Moto Guzzi last year and yes it was very heavy off the side stand, not for me.
The trouble with having a 1800cc 6 cylinder is we are very spoiled. It's a hard bike to replace.

[Blk6bgg6]

No doubt the wings are tough to beat and the f6b one of most underrated motorcycles ever.Outside of new tech no wonder Honda really didn't need to update much.

[SeaSteve]

I've not ridden the new GW but have not been happy with just sitting on them in the showroom. I agree when you say "reduced size," if you mean the rider positioning and the shelter/cowl. At 6'3" I find the F6B okay but the new bikes feel much smaller.

[valkmc]

I've not ridden the new GW but have not been happy with just sitting on them in the showroom. I agree when you say "reduced size," if you mean the rider positioning and the shelter/cowl. At 6'3" I find the F6B okay but the new bikes feel much smaller.

I can see that. I am 6' even and a little under 200 lbs. The new one fits me just right. I would not want to be much bigger. It reminded me of my 2009 C-14. The rider position on the Wing is less aggressive than the C-14 but the feel of the bike was similar.

I like it. Just not sure it is worth the price when I have a great bike that doesn't cost much to operate and it is paid for.

[ReserveBum]

I can see that. I am 6' even and a little under 200 lbs. The new one fits me just right. I would not want to be much bigger. It reminded me of my 2009 C-14. The rider position on the Wing is less aggressive than the C-14 but the feel of the bike was similar.

I like it. Just not sure it is worth the price when I have a great bike that doesn't cost much to operate and it is paid for.


Xactly.....I am liking the 2020 black color so I contacted one of the larger dealers for a trade in on my 13 Deluxe w/ 58k. What it came down to was my bike + $10k would get me OTD with an 18 or 19 Non Tour DCT. (He didnt have the 20 model yet). In my mind then, they are giving me @ $7500 for my bike. Its worth a hell of lot more to me, so I am planning on keeping it. Just replaced battery ( it hadnt failed but its 6+ years old and I have some rides set up this year) and replaced the air filter. Have had zero issues with this great bike. Only time it was at dealers was for brake recall.

[blackmetoc]

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Xactly.....I am liking the 2020 black color so I contacted one of the larger dealers for a trade in on my 13 Deluxe w/ 58k. What it came down to was my bike + $10k would get me OTD with an 18 or 19 Non Tour DCT. (He didnt have the 20 model yet). In my mind then, they are giving me @ $7500 for my bike. Its worth a hell of lot more to me, so I am planning on keeping it. Just replaced battery ( it hadnt failed but its 6+ years old and I have some rides set up this year) and replaced the air filter. Have had zero issues with this great bike. Only time it was at dealers was for brake recall.


I was looking up at Russelville for some of the colors up there for their Tours. I liked that green one. I worry about the trade in and undercutting of it, but then again, they are not moving, so they buy/sell for not a lot. Great bikes though. Fantastic, steady and fun!