Originally Posted by MolaKule
Originally Posted by Ride_Red
...The one gripe I have with the 2018 and up models is that they reduced the storage capacity/volume of the trunk and sidebags. The 2017 and before had larger capacity/volume. My friend's 2015 Victory has about double the storage space than this new Goldwing.
Can you buy larger aftermarket sidebags?
Not a MC owner or rider, just curious.
One might be able to replace the bags with larger ones, depending on their skill level but the cost would be outrageous and doubt anyone would try.
Honestly, when it comes to the bags, I assume Honda did its research, like a lot of things now, its about "the look" in order to appeal to the younger generations, lets face it, the old is dying off.
Much like cars, SUVs boats etc, its looks in the showroom more then utility as Honda may very well know, except for some die hard bikers now, both young and old, most bikes sit in the garage or do limited trips of a week or two. For someone needing more luggage area, if they want a Wing, they will still find a way.
To be honest, I think Honda made a good call on this new Wing, its lighter, more nimble, sleeker and is supposed to look better, because of that, I myself am curious and want to see it. Bikes to me have become too big, too heavy, too much ++ap added to them, too complex. I get out on my bike to escape from the world.
Its why I ride a Road King, same engine, chassis, same everything except all the extra stuff that I do not want. My bike even has a standard key! I love it, I never have to worry about changing key fob batteries or getting stuck anyplace because of the system malfunctioning.
I mean, what is the purpose of the FOB except to feel special? You have to carry it with you anyway. With a physical key I dont have to worry about the electronics of a fob screwing up and getting me stuck someplace.