Murph

How Difficult Is It To Ride A Gold Wing?

Easier Than Some May Think
I purchased a new Gold Wing last Spring. I am one of those returning riders. I hadn't ridden a bike in 40 years when I rode a small Honda as my primary transportation back in the '70s. So, I took the MSF course and got my motorcycle endorsement. I then started riding all over my county. Later I added my wife on the back and we took several weekend trips to surrounding states. The bike is much easier to handle than you might expect for a 840 lb. bike. This is due to the very low center of gravity; the result of the 6 cylinder boxer type engine and the location of the fuel tank under the seat. Also, the Gold Wing has several throttle modes, so you can start in the ECON mode and you'll find the throttle response very smooth to help the learning curve if you need. I now have almost 8,000 miles on the bike this summer and I feel very comfortable on the bike. While I haven't had the need to pick up the bike, I don't think it would be a problem because of the before mentioned low center of gravity.