Honda Gold Wing F6B - Page 3

LadyDraco · 11-12-2012, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2tallnwide

This is a "bad ass" 6 cyl Honda bagger....

the "new" F6B is a Wing with a lopped off trunk, and wind screen...

YMMV...

That's a sweet looking Valk ya got there...

You should check out the thread Any Valkyries around here...

Now for the F6B... It's OK looking ...
BUt ... I don't like the wheelbarrow handle bars..
And I really don't like fixed fairings...

I just don't like how they are in the twisties at night...
JMHO

bobw · 11-13-2012, 06:12 AM

It is appealing and I agree it has a Victory influence as well as BMW K1100 series with the side grill, roundel and the view of the boxer engine. We had three GW's (1100 and 1200) and I like the look of this, also agree a 2nd gen Valk would be a smart addition/package to offer.

Anyways, be interested in rider feedback. She is a little lighter, but still HEAVY, and a common issue with all these two wheeled Buicks regardless GW, BM LT, HD Ultra Ultra tourers, et al, For me it's the old " less is more" and once at too much, it is just better to get a nice sports car if you need that much bulk to interact with.

wannaklr · 11-13-2012, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p0diabl0

RTFA

Which fucking article are you referring to? The Hell for leather article doesn't mention it, maybe the video does. The Honda website mentions neither cruise control or ABS. The Honda website says "CBS" which I assume is their combined breaking system.

So no ABS and no cruise control. Not quite deal breakers, but at least puts a hitch in my giddy up.

No False Enthusiasm · 11-13-2012, 07:45 AM

From Honda's website, only the black, non-ABS will be offered initially.

The red, ABS version is to come later.

http://powersports.honda.com/touring...-wing-f6b.aspx

NFE

CBXMan · 11-13-2012, 08:02 AM

I was at Southern Powersports last Sat. and the salesman told me Honda was going to have big news on monday. He said they were pretty sure we were going to get the 1200X. I just about threw up when I saw this FB6. I want the 700X's big brother.

Robert OK · 11-13-2012, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No False Enthusiasm

From Honda's website, only the black, non-ABS will be offered initially.

The red, ABS version is to come later.

http://powersports.honda.com/touring...-wing-f6b.aspx

NFE

I see heated grips, self-cancelling turn signals, etc. Don't see anything about ABS.

rocker59 · 11-13-2012, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Contevita

I can hear the IBR guys drooling already.

A chopped and lowered Goldwing?

This is aimed directly at the Vision / E-glide crowd.

Cakeeater · 11-13-2012, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert OK

I see heated grips, self-cancelling turn signals, etc. Don't see anything about ABS.

That's what I see too.

The bike grows on me every time I look at it. But it seems Honda is going the cheapo route. Once you have Cruise Control, you'll never go back.

And ABS is dealbreaker. I spent lots of time practicing emergency stops without ABS. With it, a no brainer. Mash everything. It's fantastic.

Cakeeater

d.burbach · 11-13-2012, 09:28 AM

Though I can't imagine every owning this kind of bike, I have to admit I like it a lot. Sure, it's way too heavy, way too big, doesn't seem to have ABS, is very expensive etc...but someone needed to introduce something other than a big V-twin into the bagger market, and that smooth six is awesome.

zackybilly1 · 11-13-2012, 11:43 AM

I like the lines of the bike and the concept as I am pro-Wing. It's instantly the most reliable bagger that can be had. But no ABS, no cruise control is probably going to leave anyone they attract to this new approach wanting more. The boxer 6 is smooth as silk, a torque monster and 5th gear is good from 30 to 130 mph...the lighter model will benefit from this and the suspension will get a break.

They had the right idea...just slightly missed the mark. I suspect it will do better in the twisties than a standard Wing but sometimes you have to ride along way to get to the twisties. The cruise control will be sorely missed on the interstate eating GW platform. The further I get from home, the "less is more" theory doesn't hold up. I wouldn't be surprised to see these features get resurrected on future models.

However, I like the way the handled the intrumentation.....

http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showt...out-of-the-bag

Z

UnsureFooting · 11-13-2012, 11:49 AM

I fucking love this bike. I want one nowish.

p0diabl0 · 11-13-2012, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannaklr

Which fucking article are you referring to? The Hell for leather article doesn't mention it, maybe the video does. The Honda website mentions neither cruise control or ABS. The Honda website says "CBS" which I assume is their combined breaking system.

So no ABS and no cruise control. Not quite deal breakers, but at least puts a hitch in my giddy up.

My apologies, thought you meant "Anyone see the CCs on this thing" as in cubic centimeters

GAS GUY · 11-13-2012, 03:42 PM

No abs doesn't bother me, but cruise control is a must on this bike along with a taller windshield.

If they put cruise and a electric windshield (like on the St 1300 )on this bike I feel it would be about perfect.

watrboy · 11-13-2012, 03:42 PM

I think that means it is the second generation F6, as in Valkyrie F6.
I don't care what they call it. It will run away from any Vision or HD. I have had 2 Valkyries and this black one just looks right to me.

California · 11-13-2012, 05:41 PM

I've had this picture in my smugmug account for about 4 years....

11-13-2012, 09:28 AM	#39
d.burbach Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: Winston-Salem NC Oddometer: 118	Though I can't imagine every owning this kind of bike, I have to admit I like it a lot. Sure, it's way too heavy, way too big, doesn't seem to have ABS, is very expensive etc...but someone needed to introduce something other than a big V-twin into the bagger market, and that smooth six is awesome. __________________ Seeking adventure and working for RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel www.roadrunner.travel

11-13-2012, 03:42 PM	#43
GAS GUY Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Garden city, Michigan Oddometer: 2,043	No abs doesn't bother me, but cruise control is a must on this bike along with a taller windshield. If they put cruise and a electric windshield (like on the St 1300 )on this bike I feel it would be about perfect. __________________ 2008 KLR 705 2001 GAS GAS 321 http://gasguysadventures.blogspot.com/

11-13-2012, 03:42 PM	#44
watrboy Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Laurel, MT Oddometer: 51	F6b? I think that means it is the second generation F6, as in Valkyrie F6. I don't care what they call it. It will run away from any Vision or HD. I have had 2 Valkyries and this black one just looks right to me. __________________ Observing the world, and enjoying the view. XR650L NC700X

11-13-2012, 05:41 PM	#45
California Motorcyclist Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Flower Mound, TX after 56 years in Carmel, Ca Oddometer: 2,724	I've had this picture in my smugmug account for about 4 years.... __________________ California, aka Leslie V Leslie. Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference

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11-13-2012, 06:12 AM	#32
bobw Harden the phuck up Joined: Nov 2006 Location: God's country, Western North Carolina Oddometer: 662	It is appealing and I agree it has a Victory influence as well as BMW K1100 series with the side grill, roundel and the view of the boxer engine. We had three GW's (1100 and 1200) and I like the look of this, also agree a 2nd gen Valk would be a smart addition/package to offer. Anyways, be interested in rider feedback. She is a little lighter, but still HEAVY, and a common issue with all these two wheeled Buicks regardless GW, BM LT, HD Ultra Ultra tourers, et al, For me it's the old " less is more" and once at too much, it is just better to get a nice sports car if you need that much bulk to interact with.

11-13-2012, 07:45 AM	#34
No False Enthusiasm a quiet adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Small Town, Texas Oddometer: 3,404	From Honda's website, only the black, non-ABS will be offered initially. The red, ABS version is to come later. http://powersports.honda.com/touring...-wing-f6b.aspx NFE

11-13-2012, 08:02 AM	#35
CBXMan Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Western Kentucky Oddometer: 566	I was at Southern Powersports last Sat. and the salesman told me Honda was going to have big news on monday. He said they were pretty sure we were going to get the 1200X. I just about threw up when I saw this FB6. I want the 700X's big brother.

11-13-2012, 11:43 AM	#40
zackybilly1 Adventurer Joined: Jan 2009 Oddometer: 16	I like the lines of the bike and the concept as I am pro-Wing. It's instantly the most reliable bagger that can be had. But no ABS, no cruise control is probably going to leave anyone they attract to this new approach wanting more. The boxer 6 is smooth as silk, a torque monster and 5th gear is good from 30 to 130 mph...the lighter model will benefit from this and the suspension will get a break. They had the right idea...just slightly missed the mark. I suspect it will do better in the twisties than a standard Wing but sometimes you have to ride along way to get to the twisties. The cruise control will be sorely missed on the interstate eating GW platform. The further I get from home, the "less is more" theory doesn't hold up. I wouldn't be surprised to see these features get resurrected on future models. However, I like the way the handled the intrumentation..... http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showt...out-of-the-bag Z

11-13-2012, 11:49 AM	#41
UnsureFooting Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Location: DFW, Texas Oddometer: 1,422	I fucking love this bike. I want one nowish.