Used to live in SoCal, miss the weather and geography not the prices or the politics but this was a good video to "feel" the Goldwing on familiar roads.

My friend, I have to point out how impressed I am with the fact that, the very first thing you did, was blow that red light at the very beginning of ride 😂👍 Nice review… Hope to get one very soon.

lemme know next time you're up in Prescott, we'll go wingin

I wear high viz jacket, white helmet. I keep my ights, incl. spotlights on during daytime. This helps motorists see me.

You are living the good life and that is what retirement is all about. The WIng will keep you young. I love my 2023 bagger DCT and I hope I can keep on it until at least 80 like a gent I met riding an old gen Wing at Mt Wachusett. Ride safe and often.

Thanks for the video. In Canada we only had 2 goldwings for 2021 sent up here. They were both gone in less than 2 weeks. Hoping to see a 2022 come soon!

Motorcyclist since 1977. I've had big bikes, nowadays 400-500cc and I'm happy with that. I remember the original Goldwing, this new Goldwing has to be the best touring bike ever.

I first watched your Lake Hodges video this a.m. after seeing it listed on my youtube.com Home page. Enjoyed that very much so now I am watching your other videos. You mentioned your age, height, weight, inseam, etc. which is something I really appreciate knowing. It is extremely rare to see that information given by car and bike reviewers and it is so essential to getting an idea how a person would compare sitting in a car or astride a bike. Sad to say I have you beat in all those parameters. I am 74, 6'3", 275 lbs., size 14 feet and 34" inseam. I've lusted for a Goldwing for a few years now since they came out with your DCT. Your model in particular attracts me because it doesn't have the travel trunk. I had to remove the trunk from my '09 Harley Ultra Classic a few years ago because it became too hard for me to get my leg past it when getting on the bike. I can now swing my leg over the rear of the bike even though I've mounted a luggage rack and passenger backrest. The closest I've been to a Goldwing was my 2001 Honda Valkyrie 1500 Interstate with it's 6 cylinder Wing engine. Anyway, I haven't yet tried to sit on a new Wing to see if I would fit. I doubt that I can. It appears to be too small for me. I am just now recovered from a broken leg I got from a bike crash 3 months ago. Not so much as a scratch on my 2006 Triumph Rocket III because I landed on one of the very few grass covered patches of dirt in all of Southeast San Diego County near Campo. Anyway, titanium plates and screws are holding me together just fine and I am slowly getting back in the riding groove.

Good video, I turned 72 this year and feel same as I did when I was 60, so I bought a 2022 DCT standard matte blue, I found the DCT to be fascinating! I still have a 2008 Victory Vision full tour as well and plan on keeping it. You made me feel better about pulling the trigger on the DCT, I will be picking it up in about a week. Thanks for the video I enjoyed watching.

I loved this video. Thank you for doing it, all the best.

Mt wachhsett! I used to live in Leominster ma. Too funny. Love your insights! Thanks for sharing. Ride safe.

I love riding with my feet on the highway pegs, turning corners and just keep driving. I use rain mode in parking lots and turning around in my driveway. I've tried sport mode once and so glad I had a back rest, scary. Horn button is an issue ( there are 2 horns by the way, one on each side behind the lower cowls). My 2022 DCT honestly is the holy grail of bikes for me, love it.

64 and still riding……awesome. Loved your commentary on the phenomenal 2021 Goldwing…hope to acquire one in the future. “People don’t see you even if they’re looking at you” …….So true and a vital point for all motorcyclist and cyclist to ALWAYS keep in mind. I can only expect your channel to continue growing……Cheers.

Nice area. Looks like it like to find top gear really quick. I notice you were hitting 3rd or 4th just crossing the intersection. I was impressed when you opened it up, looks like she moves out super fast. I do like the sound. Thanks for the ride! Stay safe!

Great vlog mate. Really enjoyed it. Do more. Best wishes from England.

10:35 That’s exactly what I told my daughter when I gave her my old bike. Ride like you’re invisible! Some people simply don’t register motorcycles when they drive.

Beautiful bike and I like that color.

Love the bike. Thanks for sharing.

I love my 2023 Goldwing. I got it almost 10 months ago, and I've ridden over 13,000 miles on it. The DCT is a bit quirky and takes a bit of getting used to when stopping at a light. (It jerks a bit when downshifting.) I always ride in manual mode, so I can decide when to shift gears. This will be the last bike I'll ever own.

The ride from San Diego to the Grand Canyon sounds great. Nice bike! Enjoy!

Love your video. I’ve been debating getting either a DCT Wing or a manual, but after watching this I think the DCT is the way to go. What brand of after-market windshield did you get? It looks like it might be a big improvement over the smaller OEM unit. Thanks much!

Thank you for the nice video hope to get the same bike by xmas.

I have 20 DCT Tour and I love mine so much. Yes, the bike is far from perfect, but overall its fantastic. My best machine ever.

I have the same 2021 Goldwing .. same color too .. mine is a manual. I'm really enjoying the bike so far. Mostly ride in Touring mode, which is plenty sporty for me. I've replaced the shortie windshield with standard size one .. fits the bike perfectly .. I've made no other modifications

IAM 62 an getting back to normal after heeling a broke back that remains broken IAM glad I finally got stronger road bike my hole life 7yr Minn bikes an without until had small kids then got the kids Ride and all ride even to day so encouraging to hear see that's what IAM missing

That is a great color scheme!

Very cool ride! I live in San Diego, hope to see you on the road

Very nice ride..

super video and rider!

Thanks again for the tour! I’m approaching 63 years-old here in spring-showers Cincy still limiting our riding so your sunny videos help! I’m loving my ‘21 non-touring gray Wing too! I get a kick how you ride at an accelerated pace like I do. As you can see with my Avatar, I used to do Road-Racing/Track Days to sharpen my skills. Being young at heart and enjoying sport riding that this Wing offers I did decide to install the less expensive Two-Brothers Slip-On Cans and WOW. As stock, only in Sport she really comes alive! Basically in other modes it just has a deeper more powerful less restrictive GROWL 😈

Awesome. You are clearly very comfortable on this bike. =)

I have mounted extra lights from Denali which significantly improves my visibility - They have saved me on numerous occasions.

I can attest to also not being seen and since I've changed to a white colored helmet, I seem to fewer incidents of "not" being seen by cagers...lol...I lived here east of the 15 freeway, Scripps Ranch and I often ride into your neck of the woods on route to Del Mar on highway 1...I also like so much my '21 Pearl Gray DCT that is seems to get most of my riding time over my other '21 Harley Road Glide Special...the DCT is just so much fun to ride...ride safe and thanks for sharing...

Been riding KTMs and I've been thinking of getting a cruiser like this latest iteration of Goldwing. Thanks for taking us for a ride. You have a beautiful bike there.

Many people have issues with the placement of the horn button. I just read where one guy stuck a little round rubber bumper, like the ones you find on cabinet doors, on the switch so he could differentiate the location of the button. I'm gonna do it!

Beautiful bike

Thank you..thank you

I like bike, good job😃

awesome big boy bike you riding there. honda goldwing bagger dct is definitely one of the best bikes on the road today. my buddy owns one.....such an expensive toy....he pays over $650 per month for his 2022 model. this bike is truly head and shoulders above Harley Davidson even with all that plastic body work. I love that color combination on your bike; love that engine sound also......sounds so assuring. ride strong brotha....awesome review. what music genre do you listen too these days? also....what state is this.....?....some of the roads are in terrible condition 😢

Just finished a 13,000 Km loop around Canada and the US on my F6B. I’m 67 by the way. Just noticed that everyone is posting their age here. You serious cracked me up when you said you’d be blown off the back if you cracked the throttle without a back rest. You must be a writer for Jay Leno.

Not sure why you are going so much over the speed limit, but ok...nice bike, love it.

I'm curious... I know the brakes are linked, however, even so I was always taught to use the front (hand) brake to slow-down and the foot brake to stop. I see you use the hand brake mostly at stoplights and sings. Any issues?

The video felt like I was riding! 👍 Can you give me the specs on the windscreen? I have the same bike..2022 matte blue thanks

Nice bike! Did you get the dealer to install the risers and the highway pegs?

I'm handicapped with my left leg and foot. I'm interested in getting the Goldwing because of the DCT. Thanks.

Thanks for the ride. Is that the original exhaust on? Sounds really nice.

I am looking for a new touring bike and have driven BMW, and my last bike was an Aprilia RSVR sport bike. I quit riding mostly because of too many close calls with drivers. I am undecided between the K1600 BMW and the Goldwing. The Goldwing seems like a big change from previous bikes with DCT and new front suspension design. Do you like the front suspension, and how long did it take to get used to the DCT? Your bike is a nice looking one, I don't like the looks of a top luggage box but it does have its utility on longer trips. Is it easy to add and remove a top box?

Where did you get your highway pegs? I ordered my 2023 Goldwing about 2 weeks ago but I'll have to wait about 4 months to get it in March of 2023. Maybe even April. ☹️ Does yours have foglights? Good video by the way.

I love CrabHut too. If you like Korean you would really love MinSonChon in Kearny Mesa on Convoy 👌🏼

When you get on your bike…. Do you step onto the peg and then swing your leg over or do you swing your leg over while flat-footed on the ground? I have a low-rider Harley and want a touring bike…. but I have a really bad hip.

Nice video. I’m about your weight, about 3 inch. shorter and old. How hard is it to lift on the center stand? Thank you.

am new sub love your bike am looking at buying a Goldwing DCT and also live in Southern California....Where is a good Honda Dealer that sells G/W thanks !!!

How many times did you ghost shift when you started riding her around?

Can someone help me? I just bought a 2022 Honda Goldwing DCT. I notice the transmission when shifting up or down seems a little loud. I can hear it clunk. I hear it in this video as well. Thats prob telling me its not an issue. And the navigation on this bike SUCKS.. It cant find anything. I found 1 address out of 5 different ones when I needed to find a route. Do I need to update it or something??

I noticed that you don't use the front brake much. Why is that?

Can I ask which luggage rack you have on the back?

I noticed you have your pegs on upside down. Was that intentional?

I'm not a fan of back rest. I prefer to swing leg over.I did send my seat to wingsoft.uch more comfortable. I do have back rest on my 2000 gl1500Se with Corbin seat.(2000 wing ) I use that for longer rides.

What is a fair price to pay for one of these?

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To me it looks like an oversized scooter. I like the design of 5th generation goldwings prior to 2018. Seems to be a bunch of cheap hard plastic. I believe these are made overseas now. How much is it???

Nice bike. Crap roads!

Akira bike for 40 year olds

Not much of a "review" here. Just someone riding his bike

I don't like it, your in 4th gear befor you even get across the intersection.