BMW K 1600 GT vs Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Comparison

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Things we like	Modern design and list of features Refined and smooth performance Read More	Very powerful engine Comfortable ride experience Loaded with stunning features Premium safety features   Read More
Things we don't like	Large size makes it cumbersome to ride in low-speed traffic conditions Expensive to buy and maintain Read More	Expensive Heavy vehicle Maintenance is hefty   Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1649 cc	1833 cc
Maximum Power	160 hp	125 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	26.5 L	21.1 L
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
No. Of Cylinder	6	6
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	10.5:1
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	73 mm x 73 mm
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Shaft Drive
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Hydraulic, Wet, Multiplate with Oil Pressure
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Engine Type	Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke, In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	Flat 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	6 Into 2 Exhaust
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Alternator	580 W	--
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	170 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	5250 rpm	4500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	5500 rpm
Fuel Consumption	--	14.8 kmpl

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Touring
Gross Weight	540 kg	--
Kerb Weight	334 kg	383 kg
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1440 mm	1340 mm
Width	1000 mm	905 mm
Length	2324 mm	2475 mm
Wheel Base	1618 mm	1695 mm
Seat Height	810 mm	745 mm
Ground Clearance	--	130 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	5.6 L

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	PFM-FI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Reserve	4.0 L	--

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	125 mm	--
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Duolever	Double Wishbone
Suspension Travel(Rear)	135 mm	--
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever	Pro Link

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	19 Ah	20 Ah

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	130/70 R18
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	200/55 R16
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R16
Tyre Type	Runflat	Radial, Tubeless
Front Wheel Size	R17	R18

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Dual Clutch
Gear Box	6-Speed	7-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	--
Engine Immobilizer	Optional Optional	Yes
Leg Guards	No	--
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	--
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Riding Modes	Rain, Road Rain, Road	Tour, Sport, Econ and Rain Tour, Sport, Econ and Rain
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	--
Back Rest	Optional Optional	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	--

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Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	--
Body Frame Type	Bridge Bridge	--
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	--
Tail Lamp	LED LED	--
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	--
Accessory Outlet	--	Yes

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	--