VOLUME 58 ISSUE 40 OCTOBER 5, 2021 P97
DCT transmission is equally smooth,
and as fellow staffers have noted
in previous tests of the latest Gold
Wing, I don't see any reason to
choose the manual clutch. The DCT
is amazing on this bike. There are
four ride mode options with the DCT:
Touring, Sport, Economy and Rain.
You can also choose a manual setting
or override any auto settings with a
trigger and thumb button. I preferred
the Touring mode and occasionally
would override the downshifts going
into corners or if I needed to make
a pass.
Wing, I don't see any reason to
four ride mode options with the DCT:
Touring, Sport, Economy and Rain.
You can also choose a manual setting
trigger and thumb button. I preferred
the Touring mode and occasionally
would override the downshifts going
of the Gold Wing. We noted in our
previous test that you can see the
wishbone suspension moving, and
you can see just how well it is soak-
ing up rough roads. You can change
the preload to one or two riders and
with or without luggage. Lori and I
were both impressed with the smooth
ride and riding two-up or solo, I found
the bike to be very predictable in all
riding conditions, and it is surprisingly
sporty for an 800-plus pound bike.
Like the suspension, the motor is
also incredibly smooth and provides
plenty of power. And the automatic
It's hard to beat the
Wing on the open road.
"
I HAVE LONG FEARED THAT ALLOWING LORI TO
EXPERIENCE THE COMFORT OF A GOLD WING WOULD END
OUR DAYS ON ADVENTURE BIKES.
"
