S1E17: Honda GoldWing vs Yamaha Venture | Best Japanese Touring Bike

Honda GoldWing vs Yamaha Venture | Best Japanese Touring Bike Is a used Japanese touring bike better than a brand-new one? In this episode of Engineered Channel, we pit two legendary cruisers against each other: the 2005 Honda GoldWing (30th Anniversary Edition) and the 2012 Yamaha Royal Star Venture. We deep dive into the features, reliability, and riding experience of these two giants. Is the silky-smooth Flat-6 1800cc GoldWing engine better than the throaty, visceral feel of the Yamaha Venture? We also talk about the unbelievable prices we paid—getting a legendary tourer for as low as $4,000! Whether you are looking for long-distance comfort, massive storage, or Japanese reliability that beats American brands, this comparison will help you decide which used touring bike is right for you. Top 15 Items Every Riding Enthusiast Should Have! 1) Riding Gloves https://amzn.to/3b8VzN8 2) Riding Goggles, Vintage Style https://amzn.to/37UU2Ix 3) Motorcycle Helmet https://amzn.to/3bbB5Dt 4) Chain Lube https://amzn.to/2GSPDtK 5) Battery Tender Trickle Charger https://amzn.to/2Owt5mW 6) Armored Motorcycle Jacket https://amzn.to/37ZoXUd 7) Emergency Tire Repair Kit https://amzn.to/2UrWPF6 8) Handlebar Phone Mount https://amzn.to/2OtgFMG 9) Go Pro Camera Helmet Mount https://amzn.to/2uiKFDO 10) Tire Changing Tools https://amzn.to/2OpvX4Q 11) K&N Air Filter Oil https://amzn.to/2RWLKdF 12) Rear V-Shaped Stand https://amzn.to/2H1i8W1 13) Motorcycle Travel Bag, Waterproof https://amzn.to/2GVXtTs 14) Frogg Toggs Waterproof Outerwear https://amzn.to/31svZ1l 15) First Aid Kit https://amzn.to/2SgYZVz This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which mean if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Follow me on Instagram   / jeff_hanson_phd   Please consider supporting the channel by subscribing, commenting, and liking each video. This moves these videos up the search list and helps me greatly. Thank you for watching. My Patreon:   / jeff_hanson   Please help keep the free videos coming by donating. Thank you for the many blessings. This is a fun channel dedicated to the shooting sports and the outdoors. There will be no macho bravado or any claims of firearms expertise. Please have fun, enjoy, and come back often. Special thanks to my friends Brandon Perkins and Robin Vereecken for their help with the video intros! This video is copyrighted by Engineered Channel for the private use of our audience. Any other use of this video or any pictures, descriptions, or accounts of the video without written consent from Engineered Channel is strictly prohibited. #goldwing #yamahaventure #touringbike #hondagoldwing #motorcyclereview