2012 Hannigan GL1800 Trike Photos

[Turbine Surgeon]

"WOW" is not the word that comes to my mind....But some people are drooling over it right now.

[SEAlaskan]

Its funny, both Hannigan and I have both had tons of excitement and praise for the new design via PM, emails and phone calls, with folks practically fighting over claim of the first production numbers, but its seems some folks tend to not want to buck the trend on the message boards so they say nothing in praise publicly. Thats a shame as I think Hannigan did an amazing job on this design. I met with Randy, Hannigan's chief body designer about this time last year when work was just beginning on the new design. Everyone involved in this project agreed that the 2012 should be a fresh new look that would compliment the restyled 2012 GL1800 and not just a cookie cutter copy of previous styles. Dave, Ruth Anne and Andrew have never been afraid to be innovators (think Tri-Car, V-Rod, Sidecars & Whale Tails) and have produced some amazing and very unique designs and have always backed them up with world class quality.

I agree that Hannigan has nailed the styling with the new 2012 GL1800s to a T and obviously some like the new 2012 Goldwings and some dont. But either way the fact is the new '12 Goldwings are flying out of the showrooms as fast as Honda can build them, so you might as well get used to the new look because Mother Honda isn't going to un-modernize the new GL-1800. The 2010 and down is a design that, though beautiful, is eleven years old and is dated. Its a classic and will always be in demand, but an update was more than due.

Personlly I like the new 2012 Gold Wing, the only thing I think Honda screwed up on was not matching the tour pack with the new design. Hanningan!! I think you nailled the design, now all is needed is a redesigned tour pack. You got a winner!!!

Butch

[Papa Zook]

Oh I forgot to ask Zook!!! What does the trunk look like,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,?

The prototype has not had the trunk opening cut out yet as they wanted to show it in Atlanta this past weekend, but it looks like it will be
almost 1 1/2 times as large as the current trunk, wont know the exact size until its constructed. That was one of the major considerations of the new design.

[3-togo]

I got my hands on the first photos of the new 2012 Hannigan Trike. I'm told the trunk will be substantially larger and access will be much wider as the entire midsection width trunk lid will swing down for access. This is the pre-production prototype and there may be some very slight changes to include an updated restyle on the running boards with a possible addition of lighting on them. Very nice!

Any news on the 1600 bmw trike kit

[Papa Zook]

Any news on the 1600 bmw trike kit

Update coming soon...You'll see it hear first.

[Jakeboy]

The prototype has not had the trunk opening cut out yet as they wanted to show it in Atlanta this past weekend, but it looks like it will be
almost 1 1/2 times as large as the current trunk. That was one of the major considerations of the new design.

That'll be a very large trunk, which is a great thing.

FWIW, I think the new styling is very attractive. I can't wait to see one.

[paws]

Geez... I really like the new Gold Wing - its looks and colors - just not the price.
I'm glad a trike company has finally come up with a unique look. Seems to me that there are several out there that look very similar to each other. This one kind-of reminds me of a Darth Vader mask - but not in a bad way....maybe its the black on this trike that pops that image. I'd like to see it in that gorgeous red and silver to match the '12 Gold Wing.

[lamornawing]

As i already own a Hannigan trike on a 2006 wing all i got to say is yukkkk do not like it a bit compare the old with the new no contest 2006 wins

[Lunchbox1983]

Zook

What is the flare on the Aqua Shield near where highway boards would normally mount ? Is is a built in highway board or a built in air dam? just curious If air dam then where would you put highway board

[Papa Zook]

Zook

What is the flare on the Aqua Shield near where highway boards would normally mount ? Is is a built in highway board or a built in air dam? just curious If air dam then where would you put highway board

Its more of an air dam but theres plenty of clearance for highway pegs or boards. Im told this is getting tweaked to better mirror the lines of the new side grill on the bike.

[Doctoss]

Did anyone see the 2012 hannigan trike in Daytona? Is the final version finished yet?

[RickDeVon]

Seen it up close in Atlanta yesterday...it does have the WOW factor..talked to Andrew Hannigan and he said it had just came from paint to the show...we talked about their websight and he said they were going to be working on it also...the trike really needs to be seen in person...when I walked up on it at first I thought it came from Honda...unlike Motortrike making a spoiler out of the GWs rear tailight Hannigan puts it in the kit itself...the fenders remind you of the GW bags and the lights in them have a great custom look...hats off to ya Hannigan..you can take a well deserved bow...

Well Zook did this turn out to be just teaser joke or what??? I got my new Rider mag in the mail and on the back cover was the new Hannigan GW trike...

[Doctoss]

Just came back from the factory in Murray to look at the new 2012. I did not really like the way it looked in the pictures, but I was really impressed with seeing it in person. It is super nice, and am anxious to see it in different colors.

[Doctoss]

When I saw the pictures of the 2012 Hannigan trike I was not at all impressed and was leaning toward the Viper. I made a trip last Friday to Murray to look at the 2012 prototype in person. Wow I was impressed. It looks totally different in person and is very sharp. Those at the factory were very helpful and answered all my questions, they were working on the bike but let me look at it in the shop. I am anxious to see it in other colors. If you were not impressed with the pictures, don't judge it until you see it in person.

[RickDeVon]

When I saw the pictures of the 2012 Hannigan trike I was not at all impressed and was leaning toward the Viper. I made a trip last Friday to Murray to look at the 2012 prototype in person. Wow I was impressed. It looks totally different in person and is very sharp. Those at the factory were very helpful and answered all my questions, they were working on the bike but let me look at it in the shop. I am anxious to see it in other colors. If you were not impressed with the pictures, don't judge it until you see it in person.

No you have me all wrong...The new proto type was what I hoping to see on the Rider mag but it was not...It said the new 2012 GW trike kit but it was not the prototype we are raving about...I did see it in person at the Atlanta Motorcycle show...It may have been a goof on someones part since you went to Murray and all was good with the new kit...

[Papa Zook]

[Papa Zook]

Note that the running board forward accent panels have been
reworked to match the lines of the new 2012 grill openings.

[Papa Zook]

[Nana]

WOW! That whole set-up really "flows"! Hannigan has really knocked themselves out with the design of it.

[Doctoss]

Also on the rear I believe they will be offering a larger whale tale to go from fender to fender, like the previous years.