03-24-2018, 12:29 PM
I just now got around to riding a new Wing. The first few were sold immediately, so I was only about to putt around the parking lot. Rode it the 17 miles home probably did 25-30 miles on my extended ride back to work. This is on the DCT Tour model.
That engine is as good as ever. Cycle World dynoed it and it makes peak torque at just 1210 RPM! Feels like a turbo diesel on steroids! With the 7 speed DCT, it rips through the gears. Traction control kept cutting in all the way up to 50 mph, on dry pavement!
The DCT is so well matched to the engine. I already own a DCT Africa Twin, so I am a believer in tge technology. This latest gen trans is just so freaking sweet. There is not doubt I would get a DCT Wing.
The front suspension is very well executed. I am impressed that the front end still communicates through the bars without feeling any bump steer. I figured with the steering axis being separated from the fork, it would be numb. It is not.
It handles like a sport tourer rather than loaded tourer. Brakes are excellent. Wind protection was great for me. Ergos felt spot on for my 6'1" frame.
Honda has a winner here.
That engine is as good as ever. Cycle World dynoed it and it makes peak torque at just 1210 RPM! Feels like a turbo diesel on steroids! With the 7 speed DCT, it rips through the gears. Traction control kept cutting in all the way up to 50 mph, on dry pavement!
The DCT is so well matched to the engine. I already own a DCT Africa Twin, so I am a believer in tge technology. This latest gen trans is just so freaking sweet. There is not doubt I would get a DCT Wing.
The front suspension is very well executed. I am impressed that the front end still communicates through the bars without feeling any bump steer. I figured with the steering axis being separated from the fork, it would be numb. It is not.
It handles like a sport tourer rather than loaded tourer. Brakes are excellent. Wind protection was great for me. Ergos felt spot on for my 6'1" frame.
Honda has a winner here.