My dad just picked up a 2007 R1250RT moving from riding GW's for the last 40 years. The GW is just getting too heavy for him to be able to safely control. great bikes though and he still absolutely loves them.But I am seriously considering trading my 2018 R1200RT in for a new Goldwing.
I sat on one the other day and really like the feel of it. The seat height is lower, the seat doesn't slope forward, I like the seating position better. I am not a big fan of the sport touring seating position, but I have dealt with it for five years. My wife likes the rear seat better. Also with the lower seat height the GW feels so much lighter. I downloaded the owner's manual and have been looking it over and like the audio and Bluetooth intercom set up. Honda was nice enough to have the Bluetooth work with any brand of head sets, unlike the RT.
I might see about taking one for a test ride later this week.