Mate of mine has a big Harley.. I think 1800cc..reckons it's a stump puller

As for that Rocket with 2.5l engine, and even with a big back tyre, I would think it hard to get the power down

I actually like the original 1975 Goldwing..simple, 1000cc without all that bulky cruising crap.. but each to their own and what you want it for.

clutchcargo wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 4:35 pm Mate of mine has a big Harley.. I think 1800cc..reckons it's a stump puller

As for that Rocket with 2.5l engine, and even with a big back tyre, I would think it hard to get the power down

I actually like the original 1975 Goldwing..simple, 1000cc without all that bulky cruising crap.. but each to their own and what you want it for.

Yeah that original Goldwing looks sweet.

Marty wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 7:21 am

yong wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 6:55 am Good video briefly telling where the current Goldwing came from, it’s heritage, and where it could be going. I immensely enjoy this video

1.8 liter engine? That's bigger than half the car engines out there!

So is the price

https://www.aphonda.co.th/hondabigbike/ ... -2020-dct-

Jerry Atrick wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 4:13 pm ^

I have. And they have around 180nm of torque.

About twice as much as a Ford Focus, by way of example.

Yet low hp to engine cubic capacity at just 118hp.

It's all about the torque.

What makes 118?
The Honda Goldwing GL1800 makes more than that.

Jerry Atrick wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 4:13 pm ^

I have. And they have around 180nm of torque.

About twice as much as a Ford Focus, by way of example.

Yet low hp to engine cubic capacity at just 118hp.

It's all about the torque.

Ford Focus is a car. Not a very good example.

Real life riding a modern thou would piss all over that in all situations. You might have to drop a gear but that’s like 3ms.

New update announced 2 days ago, Honda Goldwing 2021

clutchcargo wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 9:04 am

Marty wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 7:21 am

yong wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 6:55 am Good video briefly telling where the current Goldwing came from, it’s heritage, and where it could be going. I immensely enjoy this video

1.8 liter engine? That's bigger than half the car engines out there!

Try the latest Triumph Rocket 3 then with 2458cc 3 cylinder

This one's a real crotch rocket.

After 7 months of wait it finally came yesterday

How do you get that sucker on to the centre stand....or, is that power operated

clutchcargo wrote: ↑Sun Jul 04, 2021 6:21 pm How do you get that sucker on to the centre stand....or, is that power operated

But, there are aftermarket actuator systems available for all these big bikes for around the $200 mark

Useful for the shorter people or those with infirmities/disabilities/old age