BMW K 1600 B vs Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Luxurious travelling Power-packed engine Riding comfort at its best Low comfortable seats 3 years manufacturers warranty Read More	Very powerful engine Comfortable ride experience Loaded with stunning features Premium safety features   Read More
Things we don't like	Heavyweight Not Beginner-friendly Costlier than competing models 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	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	170 Nm
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	73 mm x 73 mm
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	6 Into 2 Exhaust
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	10.5:1
Alternator	700 W	--
No. Of Cylinder	6	6
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
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
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
Seat Height	750 mm	745 mm
Width	1000 mm	905 mm
Gross Weight	560 kg	--
Kerb Weight	336 kg	383 kg
Length	2489 mm	2475 mm
Height	1465 mm	1340 mm
Wheel Base	1618 mm	1695 mm
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)	125 mm	--
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Duolever	Double Wishbone
Suspension Travel(Front)	115 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
Central Locking	Yes	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	--
Back Rest	Optional Optional	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	--
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	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	--

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Console

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

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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

Electrical

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

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