…playing "Ironman."BMW has long been a reliable source for mile-munching touring bikes, and the R1200RT might be its best one yet. It is blessed with Gold-Wing-like comfort yet weighs several hundred pounds less, so it's fun to ride on twisty roads and not ponderous.As with all things BMW, the only real obstacle…

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…condition in favor of the Vision is the relative dearth of competition in the luxury-touring class. Beyond the aforementioned Electra Glide, the iconic Gold Wing and a few BMWs is an opportunity for a cushy touring mount brimming with comfort and convenience technology. And no one ever said a cruiser-based…

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…R1200CL. Ridden like a cruiser, the fuel-injected Twin does the job without fuss. But if you have any aspirations of running down a well-ridden Gold Wing, you'll be about as disappointed as when Billy Bob got the news Angelina wanted a divorce. Making the most of what power it has, the CL is equipped…

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…the superslab. Honda engineers (including the bike's deputy Large Project Leader Hidetoshi Miyazaki, who also assisted with the new, more sporting Gold Wing) have a knack at setting up a suspension without damping adjusters so that is at once plush and well-controlled. Had the 1300 been given a full brace…

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…Is it a tourer? Well, it can't be a full-blown long-distance machine because it lacks some of the amenities offered on luxo-barges like the Honda Gold Wing and BMW K1200LT. But then again, it's not really a cruiser because, well, it's a V-4, and not a very quick one at that. At first, I wasn't truly convinced…

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The Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, North Carolina was no match for the simply amazing cornering prowess of Honda's Gold Wing.No motorcycling trip to eastern Tennessee is complete until you've ridden the legendary Tail of the Dragon at Deal's Gap, North Carolina. So on Friday, we decided to take a break…

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…fully loaded Wing has more amenities than your average Civic. Pondering which way to go at the Old Country Store in Lewiston, California. The Gold Wing can get you here starting at $17,699. All the bells and whistles will put you back $18,999. Anyone under the impression that Gold Wings are only appreciated…

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…through like a champ (he always does), and the day before my trip I picked up the big daddy, a 2005 30th-anniversary-edition Honda Goldwing from the Red Wing headquarters down in Torrance, CA. A trip of this distance requires the very best, and few bikes offer the kind of amenities and comfort as the flagship…

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…CaptionThe top of the luxury-touring segment has been ruled by an unlikely trinity comprised of Bavarian, Japanese and American manufacturers. While the Gold Wing , with its horizontally-opposed six, has long been the standard, BMW's sharp K1200LT, with its Inline Four, has also developed a devout following…

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…to shell out $23,369 to own one. The Tour lists for $19,999, or $24,599 for our friends from the Great White North. In comparison, the 2008 Honda Gold Wing Premium Audio package lists for a base MSRP of $19,599, Harley's Ultra Classic Electra Glide sells for $20,195, and the 2007 BMW K1200LT's MSRP is…

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