[07 orange crate]

Here's all you need to know about GL1800 vs. a GTL1600:

1. Walk up to each model, lift the sidestand up, then let go of the handlebars.

2. Watch as each bike crashes to the ground.:22yikes:

3. See which one costs the most $$$ to get repaired.

4. Purchase the Gold Wing and ride home happy! :lol:


(i have my flame suit on now......)opcorn:

 

[Joe In Calif]

A little while back there was a video comparing the Victory to the Gold Wing and the Harley Ultra in a drop test, The victory won, according to them, so now are you going to sell your wing and buy a Victory??
Or try dropping a BMW 1300GT and see whats happens, or a Honda ST1300 or a Kawasaki C14 or a Yamaha FJR, That shouldn't be the only reason to buy a bike, You can buy fall over protection for the rest of them,

 

[KB1957]

Who cares!!!

 

[chrisashbrook]

Who cares!!!

What's that supposed to mean? FWIW, many people are interested.

 

[chrisashbrook]

A little while back there was a video comparing the Victory to the Gold Wing and the Harley Ultra in a drop test, The victory won, according to them, so now are you going to sell your wing and buy a Victory??
Or try dropping a BMW 1300GT and see whats happens, or a Honda ST1300 or a Kawasaki C14 or a Yamaha FJR, That shouldn't be the only reason to buy a bike, You can buy fall over protection for the rest of them,

Hmmmmmm....Good point. Besides, if a GW falls past the crash bars that ain't gonna be cheap either. :shock:

 

[Joe Ewing]

Sounds like a dopey reason to guage a purchase, but that's just me.

 

[The Astute Reader(tm)]

Sounds like simply an attempt at humor to me.

 

[Rocketman911]

Works for me!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[KB1957]

What's that supposed to mean? FWIW, many people are interested.

The point is: How many times will this be discussed? The results are the same: most people on this site only think GW are the ticket, some think the BMW are the ticket and some both. A bike is a bike is a bike - just ride tour ride if others don't like it then they can F themselves.

By the way, what does FWIW mean?

 

[Joe Ewing]

The point is: How many times will this be discussed? The results are the same: most people on this site only think GW are the ticket, some think the BMW are the ticket and some both. A bike is a bike is a bike - just ride tour ride if others don't like it then they can F themselves.

By the way, what does FWIW mean?

For what it's worth...

 

[KB1957]

For what it's worth...

Thanks

 

[hlothery]

Sounds like simply an attempt at humor to me.

FWIW:joke:

 

[FormerArmy]

That's similar to the procedure I use when deciding upon a car. I get them up to about 20, and run em into a bridge pillar. The one that costs less to repair gets the nod.

 

[SLOWDOG]

I know I like my GoldWing, but the BMW seems like a pretty nice bike too.

Why all the hostility?

I know I'd like one of those BMW adventure models as a second bike.

 

[Tango]

BMW's don't get a free parking pass at DQ! opcorn: Tom :biker:

 

[31261]

What happens if you sit on the bike and fall over. Which one causes your helmet to fall off. ??

 

[Warprints]

Darn - I wish I knew about the Victory fallover test results before I bought my wing. What a dumb mistake I made. :tongue:

 

[Dan]

I'd like to see a video of the test being performed!!!!!!

 

[Roadie]

Well all kidding aside, the Wing does have pretty good tip over protection....it's been tested three times now on my bike and not a scratch. I think the tip over protection feature is pretty important with a big heavy bike like the Gold Wing, because sooner or later the bike will need it.

 

[Steve333]

For the Vision "drop" test go to Youtube and search for: "victory vision tip over protection" less the quotes and watch the first result. I did see a handle bar video of a Vision that went down at low speeds on a slick road and it went over past the tip over protection. I guess the concept is to protect the bike from drops in garages and parking lots which makes sense.