2006 BMW K 1200GT vs 2006 BMW K 1200GT vs 2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour

Full specifications comparison • 3 motorcycles

Comparing 3 motorcycles
2006 BMW K 1200GT 2006 BMW K 1200GT

Touring

Engine
In-line four
Power
112 kW / 157 hp @ 9500rpm
Top Speed
249.3 km/h / 154.9 mph
Weight
661.4 pounds
2006 BMW K 1200GT 2006 BMW K 1200GT

Touring

Engine
In-line four
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
622.0 pounds
2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour 2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour

Touring

Engine
Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
809.1 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Comments-Windscreen. Bluetooth Audio and Apple CarPlay/Android auto.
Year2005-06-
ColoursDeep Blue Metallic, Dark Graphite Metallic, Crystal Gray MetallicMatte Iridium Grey Metallic
Make ModelBMW K 1200GT-
Warranty-Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,570 mm1694 mm
Wheelbase (in.)61.8 inches66.7 inches
Seat Height (mm)820 mm745 mm
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches29.3 inches
Length (mm)2,319 mm2615 mm
Length (in.)91.3 inches103.0 inches
Width (mm)920 mm925 mm
Height (in.)52.8 inches56.3 inches
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.1 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-130 mm
Storage-Saddle bags, top box, glovebox (121 L total)
Width (in.)36.2 inches36.4 inches
Height (mm)1,340 mm1430 mm
Seat Height820 mm - 840 mm / 32.3 in. to 33.1 in. (optional seat 800 mm - 820 mm / 31.5 in - 32.3 in.)745 mm / 29.3 in.
Wheelbase1,570 mm / 61.8 in.1694 mm / 66.7 in.
Height1,340 mm / 52.8 in.1430 mm / 56.3 in.
Length2,319 mm / 91.3 in.2615 mm / 103.0 in.
Width920 mm / 36.2 in.925 mm / 36.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)23.84 litres21.10 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.30 gallons5.57 US gallons
Wet Weight (kg)300.0 kg367.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)661.4 pounds809.1 pounds
Dry Weight (kg)281-
Oil Capacity (l)-5.60 litres
Dry Weight (lbs.)619.5 pounds-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-5.92 US quarts
Dry Weight282.1 kg / 622.0 lbs-
Fuel Capacity24 L / 6.3 US gal21.10 litres / 5.57 US gallons
Wet Weight300.0 kg / 661.4 lbs367.0 kg / 809.1 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Top Speed249.3 km/h / 154.9 mph-
Max Power112 kW / 157 hp @ 9500rpm-
Max Torque130 Nm / 13.3 kgf-m / 96 ft-lb @ 7750 rpm170.0 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.4581 HP/kg-
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.4 sec-
Engine
Stroke4-
CO2-127.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Engine TypeIn-line fourSix cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)71.45 cubic inches111.85 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)1171.00 cc1833.0 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm)70.5 x 75.0 mm73.0 x 73.0 mm
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.8 x 3.0 inches2.9 x 2.9 inches
Fuel ControlDOHCSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Displacement1157 cc / 70.6 cu in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder-
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-offInjection. Programmed Fuel Injection
Bore x Stroke79 x 59 mm-
Compression Ratio13.0:110.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled-
Emissions-Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.
Fuel Consumption7.1 L/100 km / 14.1 km/l / 33.2 US mpg5.49 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.85 mpg)
Fuel InductionBMSK fuel Injection-
Ignition-Transistorized
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operatedHydraulic, wet, multiplate with coil springs, assist slipper cam. Or 7-speed (DCT) Hydraulic, wet, multiplate with oil pressure.
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)Shaft drive (cardan)   (final drive)
Gear Ratios1st 2.045 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.267 / 4th 1.038 / 5th 0.900 / 6th 0.820: 1-
Gearbox6-speed7-speed
Transmission / Drive6 Speed-
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)1.4 inches4.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)135 mm104 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.3 inches4.1 inches
Trail (in.)4.9 inches4.3 inches
Trail (mm)124 mm109 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)35 mm109 mm
Frame TypeComposite aluminium frame with IHU/extrusion-pressed profiles and die sectionsDie-cast, aluminium twin-beam
Suspension - FrontBMW DuoleverDouble Wishbone
Suspension - RearSingle coast aluminium BMW ParaleverPro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock
Rake27.3°30.5°
Seat-Suede/synthetic leather seats
Trail124 mm / 4.9 in.109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Front115 mm / 4.5 in.109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3 in104 mm / 4.1 in.
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-7-inch TFT display
Lighting system-Full LED lighting, LED fog lights and auto-cancelling indicators.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)285 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)11.2 inches-
Brakes - FrontDouble discDouble disc. Floating discs. 6-piston calliper. ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle disc. 3-piston calipers. ABS:
Tyres - Front120/70-17130/70-R18
Tyres - Rear180/55-17-