Honda v Harley

[msocko3]

If you like the vibration and the sound, plus the heat coming off the engine; go with the Harley.
If you like the quiet, smoothness and comfort; go with a Wing.
That's it in a nutshell.

I have a friend who rides an 05 GL1800, he's crabbed several times about getting cooked by the heat when setting at traffic lights. I road his Wing, nice bike just not my cup of tea. As for comfort I'm pretty happy with the comfort of both my 06 Ultra Classic and 2010 Triglide, nothing to put on 600+ mile days with either. I've always had some fun with a picture I took of his Wing when we where on a trip a few years back. I love to poke fun at the Harley Roadglide crowd with this picture.

 

[robandlyn]

Msocko3
Here is a better comparison to the Road Glide from Kawasaki.
Saw one at a dealer when I went and got that Golden Spectro 6-speed tranny oil for Lynn's TG.
BTW ... It shifts so much better now and easier to find netural :yes:
Rob ....

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/2009-Kawasaki-Voyager-blue.jpg

 

[Charlie D]

If you dont like a Harley or a Honda get a Stallion.! About loud pipes,. all stock bikes meet noise sound rules, however, how many Harleys, Honda's and Stallion owners keep stock mufflers? Everyone wants their own sounds. Thats whats makes us all different. Here in Litchfield at Central Region Trike -In, many different makes, Harleys,Hondas, Stallions, Vw's etc. all beautiful, all different. however a beautiful time being had by all.

 

[msocko3]

Msocko3
Here is a better comparison to the Road Glide from Kawasaki.
Saw one at a dealer when I went and got that Golden Spectro 6-speed tranny oil for Lynn's TG.
BTW ... It shifts so much better now and easier to find netural :yes:
Rob ....

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/2009-Kawasaki-Voyager-blue.jpg

That Kaw has a face only a mother could love, bet it has to sneak up on the gas pump just to get a sip. Glad the trans oil change did the trick.

 

[Jenkinsrawhide]

I could be wrong but I'll bet you that you've never seen an outlaw motorcycle gang riding Honda Goldwings. Goldwings are a gentleman's bike!

 

[meredog]

Ok so now it is finally settled, the Harley guys have conceded that the Honda's are the better bikes

 

[meredog]

Ok so now it is finally settled, the Honda guys have conceded that the Harley's are the better bikes

 

[meredog]

Now what are we going to do with those pesky Yamaha's ????

 

[Gorilla]

meredog we are not conceding ANYTHING

 

[meredog]

too many stallions here to mess with yall !!

 

[Burnerboy]

Don't want to get anyone "upset" but---

I am riding pretty regular with 8 friends who ALL have Harleys (2 wheel)

The normal turn around is like this---we ride for a good day or two. When we return my Harley freinds spend a day tightning things up and whatever maintenence or repairs that need to be done before their next ride.

I on the other hand, turn off the key, spray off the bugs and wait till they are ready for the next ride.:yes:

Best come-back ever!

Ronnie

 

[Phu Cat]

My only question is: How many Goldwings have you seen with half a million miles on them? Not near as many HD's with that many miles. Ride what ya like.

PC

 

[trike lady]

We have a winner. http://wingworldmag.com/tech/joe-sparrow-425k-gold-wing/

and a vintage wing also: https://www.randakksblog.com/one-in-a-million-allan-zahrts-million-mile-gl1000/

 

[Halfnormal]

Honestly this is an apples to oranges comparison. There are many reasons a person picks a particular brand over another. I have ridden almost all types and brands of bikes and each have their own pluses and minuses. I actually own my Harley only because my son has one and we went to a Harley dealer who had a trike at a decent price that appealed to my wife. I had been looking at the wings at the time. I am happy with the bike so far but I know it is not a wing and do not expect it to be one. If I was going to be doing long trips, I might have changed my mind but for now, I am enjoying the ride!

 

[BKtrike]

Honestly this is an apples to oranges comparison. There are many reasons a person picks a particular brand over another. I have ridden almost all types and brands of bikes and each have their own pluses and minuses. I actually own my Harley only because my son has one and we went to a Harley dealer who had a trike at a decent price that appealed to my wife. I had been looking at the wings at the time. I am happy with the bike so far but I know it is not a wing and do not expect it to be one. If I was going to be doing long trips, I might have changed my mind but for now, I am enjoying the ride!

I agree. It is the state of mind your bike puts you in for YOUR enjoyment not that of others. If you like the older school look, sound and feel of the Harley Davidson then that is all the matters!

 

[ISP-FL]

I can still remember my first Harley. I had always had Yamaha or Hondas until my 50's when I traded a Yamaha Raider for a one year old Ultra Classic.

Those Raiders were really fast. When I took off on the Ultra Classic and fired down on that throttle my first thought was "half the motor was missing". It was a true dog compared to what I had been used to. But it grew on me and for 20 years I have only owned Harleys.

There are pros and cons to both. From my perspective I think Harleys hold their value better, are very dependable, and easy to do maintenance on. In 48 years of motorcycle ownership I have only broken down once and that was on a brand new Honda 750 with less than 1,500 miles on the ticker.