Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2021 vs. BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Overview - Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2021 vs BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Technical Specifications Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2021 compared to BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	73 mm	Bore	102.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	76 mm
Engine power	Engine power	126.5 HP	Engine power	136 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	170 Nm	Torque	143 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	12.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	50 mm	Throttle Bore	52 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	6	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,833 ccm	Displacement	1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	A-Arm	Front suspension	Telelever

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	59.5 degree	Rake	64.1 degree
Trail	Trail	109 mm	Trail	116 mm

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	276 mm
Piston	Piston	Three pistons	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

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	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,475 mm	Length	2,222 mm
Width	Width	925 mm	Width	985 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,695 mm	Wheelbase	1,485 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	745 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	386 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	279 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.1 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Heated grips, Case system, LED-Headlights, Heated seat, Windscreen electronically adjustable	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Sound System, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

The BMW R 1250 RT simply feels sovereign on the grand tour. We rode the 2020 model and are already thrilled with this version. The heavy motorbike is compact in the hand and wobbles through the bends with lightning speed. A great touring motorbike.

Superb wind and weather protection

Great boxer engine

Powerful power

Easy engine control

Well-designed controls

Great integrated panniers

High stability even at high speeds

Slightly cumbersome to manoeuvre

topcase lock presented itself as somewhat stiff

gearshifts somewhat stiff at low revs

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT vs BMW R 1250 RT

Price Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT

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