Yamaha's new long distance touring m/c

[GoldWingrGreg]

Yamaha unveils their newest long distance touring m/c in 3 days. I'm looking forward to seeing what they have. If nothing else, I hope it lights a fire under Honda to finish gen. 6, and get it on the market. I am tired of riding an 18yo generation and want something fresh and new !!!

https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/transcontinental-touring

 

[56Elwood]

I hope those are HID headlights but they look a lot like halogens. Not exactly cutting edge, we'll see.

 

[GoldWingrGreg]

I hope those are HID headlights but they look a lot like halogens. Not exactly cutting edge, we'll see.

Hi Elwood ... I've seen no pictures of Yami's newest m/c yet. What I see in the video are people talking about their current motorcycles, and what they like about like about riding.

PS ... you've always had a nice avatar, but I like mine better ... just say'n !!!

 

[56Elwood]

I'll watch the live stream on Monday and I'll be at Americade on Tuesday so the Yamaha will be one of the first places I visit. I'll have the tablet with me so I'll try to file a report. Regarding the Avatar: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. :harhar:

 

[Lee H. Mann]

Kinda reminds me of the Civil War......"Battle of the man-ASSES" I love it !!!!!!:yahoo:

 

[trike lady]

Just watched the live stream, its another V-twin touring bike.

I wonder who will be the first company to produce the first trike conversion?

Okay, now Honda needs to introduce a new and improved GL.

:mob:

 

[56Elwood]

Now I know how my ex girlfriends all felt:xzqxz:

 

[Mick]

Another V twin and its not even a shaft drive. Maybe Yamaha shouldve talked to the masses instead of hanging out near HD dealers.

 

[DblTrbl]

Tempted to put a deposit down on the Raspberry Red Venture....But, do I really want to return to 2 wheels???

 

[mhgoldwing]

Air cooled 40's technology. Cost as much as a Wing. Looks nice though. Weighs as much as a Wing. Wonder what the lifespan of this engine will be?

I'll pass.

 

[consitter]

Tempted to put a deposit down on the Raspberry Red Venture....But, do I really want to return to 2 wheels???

I wouldn't. You've got a damn nice bike.

Besides, this one is air cooled. You could shoot your engine with a 9mm and it would still run.

 

[bikerbillone]

Air cooled 40's technology. Cost as much as a Wing. Looks nice though. Weighs as much as a Wing. Wonder what the lifespan of this engine will be?

Mountain Home, I'll pas too, just put up with that air filter change, nothing's perfect.

 

[GoldWingrGreg]

I'm excited about all it's goodies. Such as my gf being able to listen to her own music, and me being able to make a private phone call.

I can't wait to see such stuff on the 6th generation GoldWing.

 

[Dockem]

I liked the styling, kind of a modernized Ultra Classic look. Needed more colors, but the bean counters probably came into play.

But my face fell when I saw that it was air cooled - what were they thinking? Even the new HD have oil cooling for the engines. They said they started with a blank canvas and.......?

Like putting a finely tooled leather saddle on a donkey.

Meh, why worry, I own a GW trike.

 

[mhgoldwing]

Mountain Home, I'll pas too, just put up with that air filter change, nothing's perfect.

For various reasons, not just to change air filter, I am now an honorary master of getting to the air filter and putting all the pieces back together.

 

[jredman]

I like the look, but an air cooled twin, not for me.

 

[trike lady]

I'd rather have a 1985 or 86 GL1200 Limited or SEi. It was CFI and had a trip computer. :xszpv:

 

[56Elwood]

Saw this bike at Americade. This thing has a trunk the size of a Lincoln Town Car. Nice touches: all LED lighting, forward and reverse park assist (I was skeptical at first then I saw it work, pretty cool), state of the art Infotainment ( I hate that word), two alternators, adjustable driver backrest and floorboards the size of a snowmobile. Not so nice: 963lbs and an air cooled (human heat sink) pushrod v-twin. Image that comes to mind is Christie Brinkley hugging a boat anchor. Incredible package around a lump of iron.

 

[Burnerboy]

I saw it at Americade also......... Glad it didn't compete with Honda Goldwing, I'll keep my wing- Thank you!

O' and it's still air cooled, nope not for me, too bad cause I'm always looking, for "that" perfect bike, Looks like my Goldwing "wins" again!

Ronnie