New Goldwing is out - pics here - beyoodiful!

[Diesel]

Check this baby out.... (click to enlarge)


the 2013 Goldwing in Titanium Metallic....





Details here


and don't forget the gorgeous F6B....








Cheers, Diesel

[Neale]

Just get them to badge it as an ST 1800.

[ST.George]

The Goldwing has style, but while the F6B has many in-common features it look very American or is it "AMaReekin'" IMHO. 

[Neale]

I'd liken the F6B to a class of "Fat Arse Cruiser." Sorry, but cannot find it attractive in any way, shape or form. Not for me.

[alans1100]

I much prefer the 2010 American made look rather than the later 2012 Japanese made version with the contrasting colour.

[Brian]

Did someone say GOLDWING???

[Sean]

Just dropped into one of the local dealers and he reckons that the ST is gone for about the next two years until they bring out another model that will be order only. Apparently there will be no demos to ride first. Honda is believed to be getting out of all larger bikes including the VFR's as they are selling too well compared to the 500's and 600's.

Hopefully this is not as bad as it will get, but the future is looking a bit short sighted by Japan.

Sean

[BigTed]

I'd liken the F6B to a class of "Fat Arse Cruiser." Sorry, but cannot find it attractive in any way, shape or form. Not for me.

Totally agree. Alas, when I have the money and the need I don't think Honda would be getting the sale for my next bike.

[saaz]

Honda will have missed the boat with me as well.  The ST11 will stay, but is a 96 model and will have over 200,000kms on it in the next few months and the next timing belt will be due at 300,000kms    I have done 17,000kms since October 2012 so might have to slow down the riding 

[Gavo]

Im STill gonna STick with the wings just one day a good secondhand 2015 Goldwing ST1800

[Aj1300]

Honda will have missed the boat with me as well.  The ST11 will stay, but is a 96 model and will have over 200,000kms on it in the next few months and the next timing belt will be due at 300,000kms    I have done 17,000kms since October 2012 so might have to slow down the riding 

You blokes with th early st1100 will be able to get club rego

[saaz]

Trouble is in the ACT that there are restrictions on where you can ride to and how far each year.  Discount rego but you can ride much!

[ST2UP]

One day will take one for a lap.....pre 2010 interests me more in appearance as well.

Although I don't think Pockey would enjoy the seat.....she sleeps long enough now on the ST. 

 

[RexJ]

Maybe we just hang onto our ST's for OzSTOC rides, and move up to later day rides. Our grandkids can have the pleasure of having the world's biggest annual OzSTOC Honda ST Vintage Day Out events, held annually at the AMM. (Or at Streak's place)

What is an original condition ST going to be worth in 30 years?  I've seen a '72 CB750 advertised for $40,000. They were about $1400 & the CB500 was $1100 when they were new.

[Whizz]

Picture 1= Beautiful...I want one when I can ride again!! 

Pictures 2 & 3 = Ugly looking things that I wouldn't buy even if someone paid me to ride it away!!

[Wild Rose]

I had a look at the F6B at Ulysses AGM in Maryborough.
Not my style of bike. So I bought a new ST 1300 

[Neale]

The shape of the Goldwing (and also the ST) has a certain dignity about it.  The F6B just looks plain impertinent. No time for it.

[ST2UP]

It's funny how most have a love or hate thing for the F6B.....I like it, I have no use for it, and it doesn't suit my needs at all.....but I see the attraction 


Cheers

[saaz]

Me too. Not my sort of bike at all, but it has appeal.

It's funny how most have a love or hate thing for the F6B.....I like it, I have no use for it, and it doesn't suit my needs at all.....but I see the attraction 


Cheers

[Bikebear]

I guess it's what takes your fancy. Initially when I saw the pics of the F6B I thought it looked o.k. but when I saw it in the flesh at Maryborough I had a change of heart. The front looked good but that rear end, noo.. noo Mr Honda.

[Sicman]

The F6B is only 35kgs lighter than the full size version so untill they come up with a lighter version its off of my shopping list

Cheers
 

[Carsten]

RexJ's comment re:keeping a bike in original condition and running in the hope that one day it mihgt be worth a bit as a collectors item.  I wish I had of kept my 78 Yamaha XS1100E ( have owned it for 32 years ) in running order, the restoration is going to cost a fortune.  The idea is to keep the 94 ST1100 ticking over.

[bloodbikes]

Not a fan of Goldwings, I think they are pretentious. If I had the money to buy one I would prefer to spend it on 2 or 3 ST's.

 

[Brian]

pre·ten·tious 
/priˈtenCHəs/
Adjective
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
Synonyms
showy

True .... Mine attracts a lot of attention as I ride around, even more when parked up.
I used to have a similar point of view as yours until a couple of years ago after riding one ... The comfort, power, luggage space for road trips and all those usable accessories including integrated gps, comms.
After having mine for 12 months I have been pleasantly surprised at it agility in the tighter stuff plus the comfort allowing me to cover a lot more K's without the sore butt and fatigue.

[Diesel]

True .... Mine attracts a lot of attention as I ride around, even more when parked up.
I used to have a similar point of view as yours until a couple of years ago after riding one ... The comfort, power, luggage space for road trips and all those usable accessories including integrated gps, comms.
After having mine for 12 months I have been pleasantly surprised at it agility in the tighter stuff plus the comfort allowing me to cover a lot more K's without the sore butt and fatigue.

+1 on that mate - luv 'em.

That is why I can NEVER sit on one!               they say that is all it takes!            


Cheers