Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2018 vs. BMW R 1200 RT 2018

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2018

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2018

BMW R 1200 RT 2018

BMW R 1200 RT 2018

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Overview - Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2018 vs BMW R 1200 RT 2018

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2018

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2018

BMW R 1200 RT 2018

BMW R 1200 RT 2018

Technical Specifications Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2018 compared to BMW R 1200 RT 2018

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2018
BMW R 1200 RT 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore73 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power126.5 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power5,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque170 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque4,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.5 Compression Ratio12.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeToughened, Dry
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders6Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,833 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionA-ArmFront suspensionStrut

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonSix pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonThree pistonsPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width200 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,475 mmLength2,222 mm
WidthWidth925 mmWidth983 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,695 mmWheelbase1,485 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height745 mmSeat Height805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)365 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)274 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21.1 lFuel Tank Capacity25 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2018

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2018

The new 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. Nevertheless, the Gold Wing is much more agile and sporty thanks to less weight and, above all, a new chassis. Nevertheless, there is no lack of comfort, the seat is wonderfully comfortable, the wind protection is sufficient due to the somewhat lower windshield - but it is good for the looks. The Gold Wing Tour models have a higher windshield and top case anyway. Theoretically, the Gold Wing can be upgraded to a Gold Wing Tour with a top case and higher windshield, but then the traction control is missing, which is standard on the Gold Wing Tour and Gold Wing Tour DCT.

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.

Engine gets loud in the upper rev range

less storage space than predecessor

average wind protection on excavator version

BMW R 1200 RT 2018

BMW R 1200 RT 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda GL 1800 Goldwing vs BMW R 1200 RT

Price Honda GL 1800 Goldwing

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