BMW K 1600 GTL vs Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Majestic visual appeal and road presence Comfortable ride quality Read More	Very powerful engine Comfortable ride experience Loaded with stunning features Premium safety features   Read More
Things we don't like	Not easy to manoeuvre in tight urban 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
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Shaft Drive
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Hydraulic, Wet, Multiplate with Oil Pressure
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
Emission Control	Euro 3	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	170 Nm
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	73 mm x 73 mm
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	6 Into 2 Exhaust
Alternator	580 W	--
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	10.5:1
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	6	6
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
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
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
Width	1000 mm	905 mm
Seat Height	750 mm	745 mm
Dry Weight	321 kg	--
Wheel Base	1680 mm	1695 mm
Gross Weight	560 kg	--
Length	2489 mm	2475 mm
Height	1465 mm	1340 mm
Kerb Weight	348 kg	383 kg
Seating Capacity	2	2
Oil Tank Capacity	--	5.6 L
Ground Clearance	--	130 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	--
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes

Brake

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