Kinda surprised they didn’t do this decades ago. Honda has long been the “starter bike”, then people that really like it go and buy something else. Or not. I remember in the 90s reading the average Goldwing buyer was over 60, and it was their first bike. Entry level controls seems like a no brainer.
My cousin has a Gold Wing and a Harley (forget which model).
He rides the Gold Wing for comfort and the Harley when he wants to look cool.