2004 BMW K 1200LT vs 2005 BMW K 1200LT vs 2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour

Full specifications comparison • 3 motorcycles

Comparing 3 motorcycles
2004 BMW K 1200LT 2004 BMW K 1200LT

Touring

Engine
Single cylinder
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
779.3 pounds
2005 BMW K 1200LT 2005 BMW K 1200LT

Touring

Engine
In-line four
Power
72 kW / 98 hp @ 6750rpm
Top Speed
198 km/h / 123 mph
Weight
378 kg / 833 lbs
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.
Year2003 - 05-
ColoursAnthracite Metallic, Impala Brown MetallicMatte Iridium Grey Metallic
Make ModelBMW K 1200LT-
Warranty-Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
Dimensions
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)800 mm-
Storage-Saddle bags, top box, glovebox (121 L total)
Ground Clearance (mm)-130 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.1 inches
Width (mm)920 mm925 mm
Wheelbase (in.)64.3 inches66.7 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,633 mm1694 mm
Width (in.)36.2 inches36.4 inches
Length (in.)98.6 inches103.0 inches
Length (mm)2,505 mm2615 mm
Seat Height (in.)30.3 inches29.3 inches
Seat Height (mm)770 mm745 mm
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)31.5 inches-
Height (mm)1,395 mm1430 mm
Height (in.)54.9 inches56.3 inches
Seat Height770 mm / 30.3 in745 mm / 29.3 in.
Wheelbase1,633 mm / 64.3 in.1694 mm / 66.7 in.
Height1,395 mm / 54.9 in.1430 mm / 56.3 in.
Length2,505 mm / 98.6 in.2615 mm / 103.0 in.
Width920 mm / 36.2 in.925 mm / 36.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)378 367.0 kg
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.34 gallons5.57 US gallons
Dry Weight (lbs.)779.3 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)378-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-5.92 US quarts
Wet Weight (lbs.)-809.1 pounds
Fuel Capacity (l)24.00 litres21.10 litres
Oil Capacity (l)-5.60 litres
Dry Weight353.5 kg / 779.3 lbs-
Fuel Capacity24.00 litres / 6.34 gallons21.10 litres / 5.57 US gallons
Wet Weight378 kg / 833 lbs367.0 kg / 809.1 lbs
Performance
Top Speed198 km/h / 123 mph-
Max Power72 kW / 98 hp @ 6750rpm-
Max Torque120.00170.0 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.3281 HP/kg-
Standing Start ¼ Mile13.3 sec-
Engine
Fuel ControlDOHCSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
CO2-127.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Stroke4-
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
Displacement (cc)1171.00 cc1833.0 cc
Displacement (ci)71.45 cubic inches111.85 cubic inches
Engine TypeIn-line fourSix cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement1172 cc / 71.5 cu in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder-
Fuel SystemInjectionInjection. Programmed Fuel Injection
Bore x Stroke75 x 70.5 mm-
Compression Ratio10.8:110.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled-
Emissions-Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.
Fuel Consumption6.0 L/100 km / 16.8 km/l / 39.5 US mpg5.49 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.85 mpg)
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection-
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons-
IgnitionMA 2.4 Bosch MotronicTransistorized
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
Drivetrain
Clutch-Hydraulic, 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 2.050 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.270 / 4th 0.960 / 5th 0.700:1-
Gearbox5-speed7-speed
Transmission / Drive5 Speed-
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)130 mm104 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.1 inches4.1 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)102 mm109 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.0 inches4.3 inches
Trail (mm)-109 mm
Trail (in.)-4.3 inches
Frame TypeBridging frame consisting of die cast aluminium, engine de-coupled from vibration through bearingsDie-cast, aluminium twin-beam
Suspension - FrontMotorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅35 mm, central strutDouble Wishbone
Suspension - RearDie cast Aluminum single sided swinging arm with Paralever, central strut, spring preload adjustable to continuously variable levels by mean of hydraulic hand wheelPro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock
Rake-30.5°
Seat-Suede/synthetic leather seats
Trail-109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Front102 mm / 4.0 in.109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in.104 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 - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)11.2 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)285 mm-
Brakes - Front2 x ∅320mm disc, 4 piston calipers, ABSDouble disc. Floating discs. 6-piston calliper. ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABSSingle disc. 3-piston calipers. ABS:
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17130/70-R18
Tyres - Rear160/70 ZR17-