2013 Honda Gold Wing F6B: Voted Cool
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Re: This week: 2013 Honda Gold Wing F6B: Vote Now
It looks too much like a stealth bomber to me.
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Re: This week: 2013 Honda Gold Wing F6B: Vote Now
I voted: Fail.
I'm glad to see Honda doing something quite different with the Gold Wing other than just tweak the fairing or upsize the engine. This is different for Honda, but it makes the Gold Wing look like the PC800 (plastic maggot) with it's low but bubblous look; almost like a Maxi-scooter on 'roids.
Then Honda went and blacked it all out, not very original for a touring bike and it makes it look more like it's competitors. What bothers me is the 'Wing started the whole touring style and it doesn't need to look like everyone else, it's unique on it's own.
What I would have liked to see is a naked version (like they did in the late 70's) or even a slimmed down, less bulky one. Go on a diet! Does it need to be over 840lbs? Really? What about a 600lb or less one?
Mike
I'm glad to see Honda doing something quite different with the Gold Wing other than just tweak the fairing or upsize the engine. This is different for Honda, but it makes the Gold Wing look like the PC800 (plastic maggot) with it's low but bubblous look; almost like a Maxi-scooter on 'roids.
Then Honda went and blacked it all out, not very original for a touring bike and it makes it look more like it's competitors. What bothers me is the 'Wing started the whole touring style and it doesn't need to look like everyone else, it's unique on it's own.
What I would have liked to see is a naked version (like they did in the late 70's) or even a slimmed down, less bulky one. Go on a diet! Does it need to be over 840lbs? Really? What about a 600lb or less one?
Mike
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Re: This week: 2013 Honda Gold Wing F6B: Vote Now
The Wing has its own well-defined and unique identity. It doesn't need to try (and fail) to ape an H-D Road Glide.
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Re: This week: 2013 Honda Gold Wing F6B: Vote Now
I like it, the styling, the power and the thought process behind it. I would have one, lotto permitting.
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Re: This week: 2013 Honda Gold Wing F6B: Vote Now
85 votes! That is a new week record for this completely new model from Honda! Well done! Looks like Honda did indeed design a cool and unique bike from the legendary Gold Wing.
Your Coolness Factor of the 2013 Honda Gold Wing F6B is...
Awesome 34%
Cool 44%
Uncool 12%
Fail 11%
Your Coolness Factor of the 2013 Honda Gold Wing F6B is...
Awesome 34%
Cool 44%
Uncool 12%
Fail 11%
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