New 2012 - traded up from VTX1300S - But I wish that since I had to include my firstborn in the price - that the RPM's at 65 would have been around 2k - not close to 3k. The engine is definitely strong enough to hold - and would result in much better MPG.

Still the ugliest front end ever...

So I had this theory that not only was moving a 10 year old manufacturing line half way around the world a bad idea, but it was very "un-japanese", and even less "HONDA!". To say that I didn't see this coming is an understatement. I figured a truley updated driveline and suspension if not a completely new motorcycle was forthcoming, man did I miss the boat, errr...bike?. I was on the fence about trading in my 2006 ABS on the new BMW, thinking Honda was cooking up something special, not anymore. Honda, you blew it, your bean counters are the reason your US market share is slipping away. Wake up! and be the quality inovators we knew and loved.
Auf Wiedersehen Honda,
Bill Ruehl wruehl@hotmail.com

Honda, please realize that plastic mods don't necessarily constitute a new model. I believe a built in cup holder on a 2010 model would have been better. Please get with the program and design a new model with more than upgraded plastic. Very dissapointed.

I have had the Goldwing since 2002, and the new design is a sleeker, more aggressive profile. Having a fully integrated IPOD functionality is fantastic, since I used to have my IPOD strapped to the left cover and plugged into the AUX audio plug. It was dangerous to change songs, etc. My 2002 is a pearl yellow, and I like how it stood out from the crowd. I am disappointed that they did not bring back that color for this new version. The Pearl White looks classy, and a change of pace might not be so bad. I am impressed with the LINKED ABS system this time around, though I don't see any major powertrain improvements; was hoping for more cc's, larger fuel capacity. I don't know if I like the rear side storage design, looks kind of 1960's retro with the 45 degree angle look, but then again, something to get used to. Is the GPS a touch screen yet ???? anyone ?? Still waiting for that electric windscreen adjustment.