Phil wrote:
>Huh?? I'm not a fan of the ST (Jay and I have already discussed this
>one), but I can't believe Honda would drop it. They afraid it's dipping
>into Goldbarge sales?????
Maybe it's blasphemous, but... I just put a deposit on a 2001 GoldWing
GL1800A.
If you haven't seen one yet, don't laugh. I swore I'd never own a
GoldWing, but
the new bike is a whole new story:
Six cylinder, 1832cc, 118HP, 125 lb-ft, 799 lbs with ABS (optional).
Sleeker, sportier new bodywork, lots of luggage space, CD changer option,
aluminum frame, single sided rear swingarm, radial tires (a 180 rear!)
http://www.hondamotorcycle.com/models/2001/GL1800.html
This is quite a departure from the stereotypical GoldWing! The
GWRRA guys (Gross Waists and Rosy Red A$$es) seem to
unilaterally hate the new bike, which is good enough for me!
The "chrome" factor is nearly non-existant on the new bike.
Yeah, it's no YZF-R1, but in my mind it's a great compliment to the GTS.
I use the GTS for canyon carving and sport riding, since a more "pure"
sports bike is too uncomfortable. This is supposed to be fun, right?
The GTS is fast, great handling, and still comfortable.
The GL1800A is my choice for those "trans-continental" rides while
still retaining a sporty feel. Heck, if it's as strong as they advertise,
perhaps it'll even outrun a GTS? (Say it isn't so!)
Why use a swiss army knife when you can have a whole knife set?
Stephen