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New Bohemia, VA | opas ride - 2012-09-27 3:48 PM Some say the Goldwing in going to be completely redone for 2014 with all new frame, fairing, bags, seats, etc.etc. including a motorized windshield...Just rumor so far I suppose and I really don't give a "rats putut" as my 2011 Vision is the best bike out there for me and my riding style.....Long live the Vision!! That's what that winger was telling me, he didn't know the details but he wasn't read to commit to a Victory until he sees what honda was doing with the 2014 also. I just "uh-huhed" him for a while then found a break to dive out of the conversation. There has been the on-going rumor that the GW would have a 2000 cc motor, this might make the change if the tarriffs don't kill it. But also, who cares...? |
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Cruiser
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| When I was in the market, I wanted a fixed fairing luxury tourer. I do feel I picked thee best choice.
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Visionary
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Gainesville Fl Home of the Gators | Number one trade in we get on Visions; is the Wing. Riding position is ussually the tipper for it. The one thing that is decieving is the way they make power. Many Wingers say they are faster, but when I ride with them; they can't prove it. The Difference being the 6 makes more bottom end grunt, but the Vision makes more mid/top. If you ride the bike where it makes power. They are roughly equal stock, and with some minor mods. A vVision will spank a Wings ass |
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Jasper, MO | biermark - 2012-09-27 11:36 AM
GW - requires a tow truck if laid down - no tip overs
Can't give you that one. The GW has had factory tip over protectors since the GL1500. They "may not" be quite as effective as the ones on the Vision (I'm not convinced of that), but they do have them.
As Kevin said, the practical power differences between the Goldwing and the Vision are minimal stock, (with the GW being a little stronger over 100 MPH and the Vision is electronically limited to 120 MPH--both easily fixed) and with minor mods, costing less than the typical "Winger spends on plastic chrome and lights, the Vision spanks the Goldwing in performance, usually getting better fuel economy to boot. Mine runs 12.60's @ 105 MPH at the dragstrip. On the street, GL1800s can't keep up. There's faster Visions than mine.
I tell everybody who asks that the Vision is the equal of the Goldwing, with the GW having a little bigger saddlebags and the Vision being more comfortable.
When my buddy's GL1800 and my Vision are both loaded for 10 to 14 days on the road for two people each, the bikes weigh exactly the same. The GW's saddlebags are easier to pack, but the Vision carries just as much with careful packing and a small bag on the luggage rack.
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Puddle Jumper
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Northern Virginia | Thank you everyone. As i said before i need to get my butt on one and ride it. |
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Puddle Jumper
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Northern Virginia | Just wanted to at least post an update. I test rode a 12 Vision in October and loved it. Flash forward to tomorrow morning when I pick up my 2012 Imperial Blue Vision from Chesapeake Cycles. So excited! Thank you all for your feedback! |
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Henlow, Bedfordshire, England | great news |
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Prairie City, IA United States | opas ride - 2012-09-27 2:48 PM
Some say the Goldwing in going to be completely redone for 2014 with all new frame, fairing, bags, seats, etc.etc. including a motorized windshield...Just rumor so far I suppose and I really don't give a "rats putut" as my 2011 Vision is the best bike out there for me and my riding style.....Long live the Vision!!
No way will Honda retool the GW that quick. It took them 11 years the last time to change the rear end and cal it a 2012. |
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New Mexico | cjb20136 - 2013-01-11 2:21 PM
Just wanted to at least post an update. I test rode a 12 Vision in October and loved it. Flash forward to tomorrow morning when I pick up my 2012 Imperial Blue Vision from Chesapeake Cycles. So excited! Thank you all for your feedback!
Congratulations! You have many fantastic (s)miles ahead of you.
Post a pic of the new baby when you get a chance.
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Cruiser
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| Congrats on the purchase of a Vision! |
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Puddle Jumper
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Northern Virginia | I will post a pic once I see her |
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Puddle Jumper
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Northern Virginia | Nice break-in ride day from the dealer: 74 miles of smiles. Need to get a pic once the fog clears; hopefully tomorrow |
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Puddle Jumper
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Northern Virginia | Today turned out to be a crappy day, not at all what was forcasted, so a garage pic it is |
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Puddle Jumper
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Fernandina Beach, Florida | cjb20136 - 2013-01-11 10:18 PM
Nice break-in ride day from the dealer: 74 miles of smiles. Need to get a pic once the fog clears; hopefully tomorrow
Congrats on making a great choice. I am familiar with all 3 platforms and do feel that the Vision is "first" in many areas of comparison. Here's another welcome and good wishes for a "great ride". Looking forward to your pics. |
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Iron Butt
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Peru, IN | The Gold Wing also has a lot more electronic gadgets but at a significantly higher price. |
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Puddle Jumper
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| I had a TC and liked it. I then road a Vision at Bike Week and it was over. Suddenly my beautiful and comfortable TC felt like a 20 year old jalopy with a torn rag top. That day I had a vision I would have a Vision. |
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Which would you choose?
