The total weight decrease will deliver the same fuel economy.
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As my 2013 F6B-Deluxe is custom painted, Mustang lower seat, Cobra pipes, K&N filter, Kuryakyn grips, glove box cover, and other "bling", is paid for, I will keep it for now unless I find $25,000 lying around somewhere....I really like the new models, but not enough at this point to back into debt.....JMHO
The older Goldwing in the video has a windshield wiper. I have never seen that before.
They talk about better wind protection from their new shield (which has been already accomplished by MadStad).
They talk about eliminating the nose dive (which has already been accomplished by Traxxion).
No discussion if they fixed the handlebar position (which has already been accomplished by adjustable risers).
4 hour trunk removal is a no-op. No running, brake, turn signals on trunk is another questionable choice.
If the 6th gear is not an overdrive, see no need for it, just extra work.
26% less storage capacity.
I was hoping for better fuel range and the appearance from the picts don't grab me, maybe seeing it in real life will be different.
I don't see much there that would tempt me to buy one over my currently modded F6B. May let others be the point men on discovering the potential new model gremlins (including the longevity of the sleeved cylinders).
Japanese Goldwing. I think the wiper is a JDOT requirement.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCc0sQ1ZjQw
Hmmm. I wonder why they are keeping top gear rpms about the same....? Perhaps those revs match up to the engine's power band? Therefore, no need for a shift to pass? The Yamaha TC turns about those r's at 70 mph...but that's wide open for that thing :stirthepot:
20% increase in mpg means that loafers like me should be getting near 50 mpg on the new model. I am leery of fuel mileage claims derived from "testing". They never seem to pan out. I remember Yamaha claiming that their performance four-stroke RX-1 snowmobile would deliver 25 mpg when it was released in 2003. I bought one, and never broke 20 mpg.
I am glad they kept the flat-6. If there's a theme on this and other GW forums, its that the six makes up for a lot of our old bikes' shortcomings, such as the stereo, ABS, cruise, etc. I know that motors are a significant factor in any motorcycle purchase decision, but this one especially. I know its what brought me to the Honda dealer from the Victory dealer.