2011 BMW K 1300GT vs 2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2011 BMW K 1300GT 2011 BMW K 1300GT

Touring

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
634.9 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
CommentsPower SteeringWindscreen. Bluetooth Audio and Apple CarPlay/Android auto.
ColoursRed, beige, blueMatte Iridium Grey Metallic
Warranty-Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
Dimensions
Width (in.)38.0 inches36.4 inches
Ground Clearance (in.)50.3 inches5.1 inches
Width (mm)965 mm925 mm
Height (in.)56.6 inches56.3 inches
Height (mm)1,438 mm1430 mm
Length (in.)91.3 inches103.0 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)1,278 mm130 mm
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches29.3 inches
Seat Height (mm)820 mm745 mm
StorageFront Rack Capacity 100 lbs / 45.4 kg. Rear Rack Capacity 50 lbs / 22.7 kg. Towing Capacity 1,050 lbs / 476.3 kgSaddle bags, top box, glovebox (121 L total)
Wheelbase (in.)61.9 inches66.7 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,572 mm1694 mm
Length (mm)2,318 mm2615 mm
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in.745 mm / 29.3 in.
Wheelbase1,572 mm / 61.9 in.1694 mm / 66.7 in.
Height1,438 mm / 56.6 in.1430 mm / 56.3 in.
Length2,318 mm / 91.3 in.2615 mm / 103.0 in.
Width965 mm / 38.0 in.925 mm / 36.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (l)-5.60 litres
Dry Weight (kg)255-
Dry Weight (lbs.)562.2 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (l)24.00 litres21.10 litres
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-5.92 US quarts
Wet Weight (lbs.)634.9 pounds809.1 pounds
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.34 gallons5.57 US gallons
Wet Weight (kg)288.0 kg367.0 kg
Dry Weight255 kg / 562.2 lbs-
Fuel Capacity24.00 litres / 6.34 gallons21.10 litres / 5.57 US gallons
Wet Weight288.0 kg / 634.9 lbs367.0 kg / 809.1 lbs
Performance
Max Torque135.00 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 99.6 ft.lbs) @ 8000170.0 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.6205 HP/kg-
Engine
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-strokeSix cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)78.90 cubic inches111.85 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)1293.00 cc1833.0 cc
CO2116.0 CO127.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 64.3 mm73.0 x 73.0 mm
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.5 inches2.9 x 2.9 inches
Fuel ControlDOHCSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K)Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio13.0:110.5:1
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.
Engine LubricationDry sump-
ExhaustClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3-
Fuel Consumption5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)5.49 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.85 mpg)
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons-
Ignition-Transistorized
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiple-disc clutch in oil bath, 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)
Gearbox6-speed7-speed
Primary DriveAutomatic CVT with EBS, Hi/Lo Range and Reverse. 2/4 WD + Diff Lock-
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)254 mm104 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)115 mm109 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.5 inches4.3 inches
Trail (in.)4.4 inches4.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)10.0 inches4.1 inches
Trail (mm)112 mm109 mm
Frame TypeBridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engineDie-cast, aluminium twin-beam
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad DuoleverDouble Wishbone
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad ParaleverPro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock
Rake29.4°30.5°
SeatRemovable Passenger Seat and Optional 3-in-1 VersatilitySuede/synthetic leather seats
Trail112 mm / 4.4 in.109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Front115 mm / 4.5 in.109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear254 mm / 10.0 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 - Rear Diameter (mm)294 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)11.6 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Anti-Lock BrakesDouble disc. Floating discs. 6-piston calliper. ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle disc. 3-piston calipers. ABS:
RimsCast aluminium-
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17130/70-R18
Tyres - Rear180/55-ZR17-