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

Full specifications comparison • 3 motorcycles

Comparing 3 motorcycles
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
2005 BMW K 1200LT 2005 BMW K 1200LT

Touring

Engine
In-line four
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
853.2 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.
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 Height (mm)770 mm745 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.1 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-130 mm
Storage-Saddle bags, top box, glovebox (121 L total)
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)31.5 inches-
Length (mm)2,502 mm2615 mm
Length (in.)98.5 inches103.0 inches
Width (in.)42.5 inches36.4 inches
Height (in.)54.9 inches56.3 inches
Width (mm)1,080 mm925 mm
Wheelbase (mm)1,637 mm1694 mm
Wheelbase (in.)64.4 inches66.7 inches
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)800 mm-
Seat Height (in.)30.3 inches29.3 inches
Height (mm)1,395 mm1430 mm
Seat Height770 mm / 30.3 in.745 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.
Length2,502 mm / 98.5 in.2615 mm / 103.0 in.
Width1,080 mm / 42.5 in.925 mm / 36.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-5.92 US quarts
Oil Capacity (l)-5.60 litres
Wet Weight (lbs.)853.2 pounds809.1 pounds
Fuel Capacity (l)23.40 litres21.10 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.18 gallons5.57 US gallons
Dry Weight (lbs.)833.3 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)378-
Wet Weight (kg)387.0 kg367.0 kg
Dry Weight345 kg / 761 lbs-
Fuel Capacity22 L / 5.8 US gal21.10 litres / 5.57 US gallons
Wet Weight387.0 kg / 853.2 lbs367.0 kg / 809.1 lbs
Performance
Top Speed198 km/h / 123 mph-
Max Power72 kW / 98 hp @ 6750rpm-
Max Torque115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84 ft-lb @ 4750 rpm170.0 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.3224 HP/kg-
Standing Start ¼ Mile13.3 sec-
Engine
Displacement (ci)71.45 cubic inches111.85 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)1171.00 cc1833.0 cc
Fuel ControlDOHCSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Engine TypeIn-line fourSix cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Bore x Stroke (mm)70.5 x 75.0 mm73.0 x 73.0 mm
CO2-127.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Stroke4-
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.8 x 3.0 inches2.9 x 2.9 inches
Displacement1172 cc / 71.5 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 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-
IgnitionMA 2.4 Bosch MotronicTransistorized
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 2.050 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.270 / 4th 0.960 / 5th 0.700:1-
Gearbox5-speed7-speed
Transmission / Drive5 Speed-
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)35 mm109 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.3 inches4.1 inches
Trail (in.)4.6 inches4.3 inches
Trail (mm)117 mm109 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)1.4 inches4.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)135 mm104 mm
Frame TypeBridge-type frame, die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibrations through bearingsDie-cast, aluminium twin-beam
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad TeleleverDouble Wishbone
Suspension - RearDie-cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad ParaleverPro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock
Rake27.0°30.5°
Seat-Suede/synthetic leather seats
Trail117 mm / 4.6 in.109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Front35 mm / 1.4 in.109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3 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 (mm)285 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)11.2 inches-
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-