Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2022 vs. BMW HP4 RACE 2019

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2022

BMW HP4 RACE 2019

Overview - Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2022 vs BMW HP4 RACE 2019

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2022

BMW HP4 RACE 2019

Technical Specifications Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2022 compared to BMW HP4 RACE 2019

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2022

BMW HP4 RACE 2019

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2022

BMW HP4 RACE 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	73 mm	Bore	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	126 HP	Engine power	215 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,900 rpm
Torque	Torque	170 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	50 mm	Throttle Bore	48 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Dual-clutch	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Cylinders	Cylinders	6	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,833 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	A-Arm	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Pro-Link	Shock mount	Deflection

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Carbon
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Monocoque

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Six pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	316 mm	Diameter	220 mm
Piston	Piston	Three pistons	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,475 mm	Length	2,050 mm
Width	Width	925 mm	Width	826 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,695 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	745 mm	Seat Height	816 mm
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2022

The Honda Gold Wing is a big hit, both in terms of equipment and riding dynamics. The engine remains a wonderfully smooth six-cylinder boxer that still finds its purpose in sovereignty from the bottom up. It may be sportier than its predecessors, but it remains a comfortable tourer at heart. There is no lack of comfort, the seat comfort is superb, the wind protection sufficient, especially on the Gold Wing Tour models with higher windscreen and top case. The electronics package is also very generous, but here the years since the last major update are noticeable. Gold Wing fans will still enjoy it, but there are more contemporary tourers on the market.

Smooth six-cylinder boxer engine

good sound - both engine and speakers

electrically adjustable windshield

4 driving modes

sat nav as standard

reverse gear

heated grips

cruise control

Apple CarPlay.

Electronics no longer state of the art

engine gets loud in the upper rev range

quite limited lean angle clearance