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[Z10]

Saw my first pictures of the FB6 while travelling back to the states earlier in the month. It was only the side and head on views. I loved the looks.  However after seeing the back end I'm not as crazy about it. Kind of reminds me of that old Cushman scooter that had the huge back end. All I know for sure is this...my current CVO is my last "air cooled" HD. Since I've been in Germany I've found out not all Germans like BMW's.  I was surpised to see so many Germans own Harley's....and they pay big euros for them. If a local offers me good money...it won't be coming back with me.   

[Glenncarp]

I like it. I'd still rather have a Kawasaki Concourse 14, but I like that bike. A taller windshield with motorized adjustment would be a great feature to have. Let Honda tweak it a couple of years more.

Nice bike. I'd buy one.

A good friend has 3 Harley's and a Gold Wing. He rides 60 to 70K miles a year, yes he is a retired NYC sanitation worker with a pension to die for!

When he rides the wing and pulls up next to me, his $21K Wing chits all over my $40K HD, just sayin.

[ffltjeff]

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[Glenncarp]

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The Gold wing has a Honda Civc engine, a V-6. There is no way a HD, even our 110's, can compete with that engine consistently, once at a full stop, maybe, but a stock 110 Vs a Honda V-6, not a chance. I still would never trade in my HD for a Wing, they have no sole. I'm just saying that for half the $, the Gold Wing engine kicks butt.

[ffltjeff]

Two different worlds   Stock Harley does not = fast.  .

[Kingspoke]

A good friend has 3 Harley's and a Gold Wing. He rides 60 to 70K miles a year, yes he is a retired NYC sanitation worker with a pension to die for!

When he rides the wing and pulls up next to me, his $21K Wing chits all over my $40K HD, just sayin.

Seriously!  His wing, chits over a Harley!  I'm sure women are dying to get on the wing over a harley.  I hear the wing is coming out with a 6 speed, lol!

[EZRIDN]

I must have clicked on the wrong link somewhere....sounds like some kind of perversion thing going on here.   
Some people admit to liking that ugly abomination?      

[ffltjeff]

 

[SBB]

The Gold wing has a Honda Civc engine, a V-6. There is no way a HD, even our 110's, can compete with that engine consistently, once at a full stop, maybe, but a stock 110 Vs a Honda V-6, not a chance. I still would never trade in my HD for a Wing, they have no sole. I'm just saying that for half the $, the Gold Wing engine kicks butt.

The Gold Wing has a V6?
Must be true.
I read it on the internet!
Tommy, did you know that?

        

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[16HD117]

The Gold Wing has a V6?
Must be true.
I read it on the internet!
Tommy, did you know that?

        

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No I didn't!
 

I thought is was a horizontally opposed six.  Sometime called a boxer engine.  But what do I know!  If it's on the internet, it's got to be true!
 

[20 gauge]

Just remember, Gold Wing riders stop at Dairy Queens, Harley riders at strip bars.

[110tHunDer]

 
I've been on a few HOG club rides that stopped at DQ. 

[Valkyrie Guy]

Hi Gang.
As a newbie here I thought I would shed some light on the new (not so new) FB6. I ride a Honda Valkyrie, flat opposed six 1520 cc's with 120 HP on the dyno, ride 20- 30,000 miles a year. Canadian seasons are shorter than most.
Honda decided to end production of the Valkyrie in 2003. Don't ask, who knows. 1996-2003.
World wide the bike has a great following, check Valkyrie Cruisers website.
Only two models, Standard and Interstate, mine is the Standard with a few addons, the IS came with more Goldwing options.
Truth is, having owned HD's, Vulcan and various other renditions of two wheel fun, this is the best yet. Reliable, torque and haven't found the end of the speedo yet. All around freakin scary fun.
The "FB6 came about via Honda owners asking for an "in between" bike, not a cruiser and not a Wing, the Valkyrie owners have been on them for 10 years to bring back the Valk with a 6 speed tranny, 1800 plus cc engine. That's the one down side to the older Valks, always looking for OD, mine cruises at 75 mph at 3500 rpm. I was used to the HD cruising at the same speed at 2100 rpm, its a mind set thing I guess. half throttle versus quarter?
Looks and taste vary from rider to rider, some people ride Urals for crying out loud. The FB6 looks like an attempt to hit the BMW crowd with the CBR inbred to a Goldwing. Chop off some of the fiberglass and yup part Victory, part BMW. I would buy one just to pull the drive train and put it in my Valkyrie, for 20 grand its less than the super charger, yes we have room under the tank to put a real live belt driver supercharger in there. develop from 160-175 HP and more fun than twin nymphomaniacs.
I wish Honda lots of luck with this inbreed, HD guys are a great group. Look forward to some discussion.
 

[phato1]

I must have clicked on the wrong link somewhere....sounds like some kind of perversion thing going on here.   
Some people admit to liking that ugly abomination?      

+1. But as they say to each his own....

[Crusty]

Honestly.... You look like a wanna be Harley Guy    Don't see many honda guys  doing the black leather

look     In DETROIT you would get your azz kicked for being a poser    I really dont care what people

ride or wear , But some people do.  How many chicks have asked you for a ride and were disappointed to find out

when you start your BIKE it's a honda ?     And more Fun than too  Nymphomaniacs....  COME ON !

You don't care what people ride or wear? Actions speak louder than words; your post tells an entireley different tale.   

You call him a poser and then ask him how many chicks have asked him for a ride; believe it or not, some people buy bikes for the enjoyment of riding them, not because it impresses the chicks or makes them look cool.