2008 BMW K 1200LT vs 2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2008 BMW K 1200LT 2008 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.
Colours-Matte Iridium Grey Metallic
Warranty-Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
Dimensions
Storage-Saddle bags, top box, glovebox (121 L total)
Ground Clearance (mm)-130 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.1 inches
Height (in.)75.4 inches56.3 inches
Height (mm)1,915 mm1430 mm
Width (mm)1,080 mm925 mm
Length (mm)2,502 mm2615 mm
Length (in.)98.5 inches103.0 inches
Seat Height (mm)770 mm745 mm
Wheelbase (in.)64.1 inches66.7 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,627 mm1694 mm
Width (in.)42.5 inches36.4 inches
Seat Height (in.)30.3 inches29.3 inches
Seat Height770 mm / 30.3 in.745 mm / 29.3 in.
Wheelbase1,627 mm / 64.1 in.1694 mm / 66.7 in.
Height1,915 mm / 75.4 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
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.34 gallons5.57 US gallons
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-5.92 US quarts
Fuel Capacity (l)24.00 litres21.10 litres
Dry Weight (lbs.)779.3 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)353.5-
Wet Weight (kg)387.0 kg367.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)853.2 pounds809.1 pounds
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 Weight387.0 kg / 853.2 lbs367.0 kg / 809.1 lbs
Performance
Max Torque120.00170.0 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.3224 HP/kg-
Engine
CO2-127.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Stroke4-
Fuel Reserve (l)2.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.53 gallons-
Engine TypeIn-line fourSix cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement (cc)1171.00 cc1833.0 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm)70.5 x 75.0 mm73.0 x 73.0 mm
Fuel Control-Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Displacement (ci)71.45 cubic inches111.85 cubic inches
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.8 x 3.0 inches2.9 x 2.9 inches
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMW engine management, Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-offInjection. Programmed Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio10.8:110.5:1
Emissions-Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.
Fuel Consumption-5.49 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.85 mpg)
Fuel Reserve2.00 litres / 0.53 gallons-
Ignition-Transistorized
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle dry plate 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)
Gearbox5-speed7-speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)4.6 inches4.3 inches
Trail (mm)117 mm109 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.0 inches4.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)102 mm109 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.1 inches4.1 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)130 mm104 mm
Frame TypeBridge-type frame, cast aluminium, engine with vibration-decoupled mountingsDie-cast, aluminium twin-beam
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad TeleleverDouble Wishbone
Suspension - RearCast 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 - 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 - FrontDouble disc. ABSDouble disc. Floating discs. 6-piston calliper. ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. 3-piston calipers. ABS:
Tyres - Front120/70-17130/70-R18
Tyres - Rear160/70-17-