The Amazing New 2021 Honda goldwing VS Yamaha Star Venture 2020 - Which One Better?

The Amazing New 2021 #Hondagoldwing VS #Yamaha #StarVenture 2020 - Which One Better?. Transcontinental touring has become a significant category in motorcycling, so named to describe the many two-wheeled wanderers out there who lean toward long-haul, high-mileage outings. To accommodate this free-spirited mindset, Honda and Yamaha have steadily refined the machines in their respective luxury stables, producing two motorcycles which, though designed for the same task, couldn’t be more different in their approaches to tackling America’s open roads.
Engine and Transmission
Honda’s 2018 Gold Wing and Yamaha’s 2018 Star Venture are intended for premiere comfort in long-distance touring, achieving that end through very different means, the most obvious being the engine platforms. The Yamaha is emboldened by a traditional big V-twin while the Honda is saddled with its signature horizontally-opposed six-cylinder. This contrast in beating hearts is what gives these machines their individuality, each being augmented with equally contrasting design and engineering elements.
The Gold Wing’s 1,833cc liquid-cooled, horizontally-opposed six-cylinder engine has been lightened up and shortened for 2018, now with four valves per cylinder operating off a single overhead Unicam. The flat six delivers its power with the precision of a sewing machine (that description is intended as a compliment) and can be tailored to suit riding conditions and preferences through four ride modes: Tour, Sport, Econ, or Rain. A claimed 125 hp at 5,500 rpm gets to the rear wheel by means of shaft drive and a choice of either a six-speed manual transmission or Honda’s impressive DCT (dual clutch transmission) seven-speed. Both gearboxes deliver positive feel and succinct shifts, with the DCT system granting virtually seamless gear changes via paddle shifting or clutch-less automatic. The DCT system is a blessing for passengers due to its almost complete elimination of the unintentional lag and thrust normally generated by manual shifts. These drivetrain characteristics, combined with the quiet purr, are what have become the signature Gold Wing traits.
Chassis and Brakes
As with the powerplants, the chassis of the Gold Wing and the Venture are a study in contrasts. The Venture has a traditional tubular steel frame (with cast aluminum sub-frame), whereas the Honda sports a die cast aluminum twin beam unit. For 2018, Honda adapted a complex double wishbone steering head design with steering tie rods and a single shock to absorb the tremors of the road. It’s an impressive arrangement that keeps the shocks absorbed by the front wheel from making its way to the handlebar. The Yamaha’s front end is old school, with tried-and-true triple clamps and traditional telescopic forks.
The weight of the two motorcycles varies, with the Gold Wing weighing in at 842 pounds (as tested, DCT model) and the Venture topping the scales at a hefty 963 pounds fully topped off. Strangely enough, the weight difference (roughly 121 pounds) isn’t as pronounced in the flesh as it might appear on paper. This is due to the low-slung silhouette of the Yamaha, with the big V-twin cradled low in the frame.
Ergonomics
Both machines are equipped with heated grips and seat as well as integrated infotainment centers with easily readable screens. Both possess relatively turbulence-free cockpits at speed due to aerodynamically engineered fairings, each with various controllable venting systems to adjust to ambient temperatures. In essence, the Gold Wing is tall and slender (seat height 29.3 inches), the Venture low and wide (27.4 inches).
Whereas the Honda may get the nod in terms of a more organic sporting feel for a big touring machine, the straight-back riding position that achieves that sportiness will in turn equate to slightly more fatigue over a long day. The Yamaha, on the other hand, is like sitting on a couch, with an extremely laidback seating position, placing very little strain on the back, neck, and wrists, the result being surprising comfort over a long day of highway cruising.

Summary
After having put seat time on both the Gold Wing and the Venture, this comparison represents more a choice of personal taste and riding preference than a straight-up shootout. To try and place one machine above the other would be like arguing the benefits and taste of bananas versus apples; what one is the other isn’t, and vice versa. Either machine will deliver its own unique experience, making the four corners of the country easily accessible with superior comfort and applicable performance, each presenting its own definition of transcontinental touring.
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