F6B lives on

[Jhox]

2017 model introduced. Deluxe only. White only.

http://powersports.honda.com/touring/2017/gold-wing-f6b.aspx#jz8IQtQ3hTSSC3yq.97

[opas ride]

2017 model introduced. Deluxe only. White only.

http://powersports.honda.com/touring/2017/gold-wing-f6b.aspx#jz8IQtQ3hTSSC3yq.97

Betcha we don't see one for 2018!!!....Rumor is that Honda is trying to use up all current 1800 motors in the plant to launch the newer version of the GW in 2018....Who knows???

[Big TP]

One color, one model..... doesn't look it will be too long:shrug:

[F6B1911]

With the new Moto Guzzi and BMW baggers just released, I'd bet Honda keeps it around for a while.

[unsub]

Interesting to note that in one of the "spy shots" of the BMW Bagger, they try to disguise it with a top box.I wonder if that will be an option down the road?24583

[Travelor]

Interesting to note that in one of the "spy shots" of the BMW Bagger, they try to disguise it with a top box.I wonder if that will be an option down the road?24583

I have heard that the top case will be an option, but maybe not in time for the initial release of the bike. Bike won't be available until mid 2017, but interest is very strong at the local dealer. It will be at the Chicago Progressive Motorcycle show in February. Got to wonder what 160 hp will feel like in a bagger!!!:shock:

[opas ride]

With the new Moto Guzzi and BMW baggers just released, I'd bet Honda keeps it around for a while.

I hope your right on the future of the F6B..Although my riding days are coming to an end as my age is catching up with me, I for one am really interested in checking out the new BMW bagger...160HP and all would be a "hoot"...But at almost 77 years old, I need it like a hole in the head!!...Ride safe

[pitcherd]

I hope your right on the future of the F6B..Although my riding days are coming to an end as my age is catching up with me, I for one am really interested in checking out the new BMW bagger...160HP and all would be a "hoot"...But at almost 77 years old, I need it like a hole in the head!!...Ride safe

Needing things are way over rated Opas! I would say if you want something at your age you deserve it.

[Big G]

I was wondering about this just a few days ago. I had checked the website a week ago, and it wasn't available yet. So glad they decided to continue it!

[blackmetoc]

That's a sharp looking bike. I don't think it's as fast as the Black ones though.

[stevenolts]

If you want it, are still riding and can afford it buy it. I rode one and it was very cool but almost the same style of bike as the F6B / sport touring in my opinion.
It was faster and probably handles the curves better. At the price they want for the 1600GTL or bagger I could go and get a Yamaha FZ-10 or maybe a used low mileage Ducati Diavel and have both a world class sports touring bike (F6B) and a comfortable world class high speed standard sport bike that would really perform for shot blast on the twisties (Ducati Diavel or Yamaha FZ-10)

F6B $13,600
Yamaha FZ-10 $12,000

$25,600.00 maybe less!!!

Steve

[VStarRider]

Strange. They didn't update the audio system or add ABS.

[DaWadd]

Good to hear. Honda Canada's site just says "coming soon" for the 2017 F6B."coffee"

[F6B1911]

Strange. They didn't update the audio system or add ABS.

Yeah, what's up with Honda?
Seems like they have some problems since closing Marysville.
Not too much innovation, they're adopting the "how little can we do and get away with it" attitude.
There's a whole list of current bike features the Goldwing/F6B should already have as standard.
Honda needs to get it's act together soon, or they're going to be left behind.

[opas ride]

Yeah, what's up with Honda?
Seems like they have some problems since closing Marysville.
Not too much innovation, they're adopting the "how little can we do and get away with it" attitude.
There's a whole list of current bike features the Goldwing/F6B should already have as standard.
Honda needs to get it's act together soon, or they're going to be left behind.

I am not in the market for another bike, but I totally agree with you on Honda products lately...Went to Motorcity Power Sports yesterday just to "kick tires" and was very disappointed in what Honda had available on the floor compared to the other Japanese companies. Victory, Indian, BMW, etc. are "leaving Honda in the dust" when it comes to new bikes!!!.....Ride safe

[Circle-5]

The US price on the 2017 F6B is still "TBD", per Honda Powersports website. It really looks like someone at American Honda suddenly woke up when BMW launched its K1600 bagger, then decided to keep the F6B in the US catalog another year. Of course, they could have used that opportunity to add ABS, and perhaps even reverse, as in Canada and Australia. But they didn't. No big surprise here. Thankfully, the GL1800 was so far ahead of everyone else that it's still competitive after all these years. I just wonder how much longer Honda thinks it can coast on its former reputation as no.1 in technological innovation ...

[F6Dave]

This sounds familiar. The original Valkyrie was available as a Standard, Tourer, and Interstate, in multiple colors, for a few years. In 2003, its final year, only the black standard was offered.

I'm glad the F6B is still available, though. It's the best bike I've ever owned even if it is a 17 year old design. Come to think of it I was 17 when Honda brought out the original CB-750. That bike changed the world of motorcycling and the competition didn't know what hit them. Honda today isn't the same.

[Volvi]

Hi Guys, first post here. Have been following the B for a while due to interest. This new white has me salivating, but am down in oz so no idea if it will ever get here. Question, Has Honda remedied its paint problem in the later models? Did they change to a multi coat instead of one? Wondering how a 'matte white' would fair. Cheers.

PS. Am currently on a Night Train and original Copper/Silver busa. (looking to part with the busa after 17 yrs...me ol bones (61) can no longer take the aggressive position with any comfort).

[Jhox]

Now the link is dead, and the website no longer has the 2017 F6B Deluxe shown.

[Volvi]

Now the link is dead, and the website no longer has the 2017 F6B Deluxe shown.

try this one http://powersports.honda.com/touring/2016/gold-wing-f6b.aspx

[JMartin]

try this one http://powersports.honda.com/touring/2016/gold-wing-f6b.aspx

Yeah, but that says nothing about "2017" and the previous link did.
I do find this interesting.

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