2021 BMW K1600 Grand America vs 2021 BMW K1600 Grand America vs 2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour

Full specifications comparison • 3 motorcycles

Comparing 3 motorcycles
2021 BMW K1600 Grand America 2021 BMW K1600 Grand America

Touring

Engine
In-line six, four-stroke
Power
118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
162.0 km/h / 100.7 mph
Weight
802.5 pounds
2021 BMW K1600 Grand America 2021 BMW K1600 Grand America

Touring

Engine
In-line six, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
162.5 km/h / 101.0 mph
Weight
802.5 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
CommentsAudio system with Bluetooth. Cruise control. DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment). Seat heating. Topcase. Windscreen high.Windscreen. Bluetooth Audio and Apple CarPlay/Android auto.
Year2020 - 21-
ColoursBlack Storm Metallic, Imperial Blue Metallic, Hockenheim Silver MetallicMatte Iridium Grey Metallic
Make ModelBMW K1600 Grand America-
Warranty-Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
Dimensions
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)30.7 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)780 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.1 inches
Width (mm)1000 mm925 mm
Width (in.)39.4 inches36.4 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-130 mm
Wheelbase (in.)63.7 inches66.7 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1618 mm1694 mm
Height (mm)1440 mm1430 mm
Length (in.)100.8 inches103.0 inches
Length (mm)2560 mm2615 mm
Seat Height (in.)29.5 inches29.3 inches
Seat Height (mm)750 mm745 mm
Height (in.)56.7 inches56.3 inches
Storage-Saddle bags, top box, glovebox (121 L total)
Seat Height780 mm / 30.7 in745 mm / 29.3 in.
Wheelbase1680 mm / 66.1 in1694 mm / 66.7 in.
Height1465 mm / 57.7 in (excl. mirrors)1430 mm / 56.3 in.
Length2324 m / 91.5 in2615 mm / 103.0 in.
Width1000 mm / 39.4 in (incl. mirrors)925 mm / 36.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)7.00 US gallons5.57 US gallons
Wet Weight (lbs.)802.5 pounds809.1 pounds
Wet Weight (kg)364.0 kg367.0 kg
Oil Capacity (l)-5.60 litres
Fuel Capacity (l)26.50 litres21.10 litres
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-5.92 US quarts
Fuel Capacity26.50 litres / 7.00 US gallons21.10 litres / 5.57 US gallons
Wet Weight364.0 kg / 802.5 lbs367.0 kg / 809.1 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)162.5 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)101.0 mph-
Top Speed162.5 km/h / 101.0 mph-
Max Power118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm-
Max Torque175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm170.0 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) @ 4500 rpm
Engine
Displacement (cc)1649.0 cc1833.0 cc
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
CO2132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)127.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Engine TypeIn-line six, four-strokeSix cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)100.62 cubic inches111.85 cubic inches
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.8 x 2.7 inches2.9 x 2.9 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)72.0 x 67.5 mm73.0 x 73.0 mm
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Displacement1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.-
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder-
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injectionInjection. Programmed Fuel Injection
Bore x Stroke72 x 67.5 mm-
Compression Ratio12.2:110.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled-
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Fuel Consumption5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg)5.49 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.85 mpg)
Fuel Induction52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X-
Fuel Reserve4 Litres / 1.1 US gal-
Fuel TypePremium unleaded (95 RON)-
IgnitionDigital CDITransistorized
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 19 Ah maintenance free-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activatedHydraulic, wet, multiplate with coil springs, assist slipper cam. Or 7-speed (DCT) Hydraulic, wet, multiplate with oil pressure.
Final DriveShaftShaft drive (cardan)   (final drive)
Gear Ratios1st 2.23 / 2nd 1.641 / 3rd 1.319 / 4th 1.101 / 5th 0.926 / 6th 0.788-
Gearbox6-speed7-speed
Transmission / DriveConstant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut-
Chassis
Trail (in.)4.2 inches4.3 inches
Trail (mm)106 mm109 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.5 inches4.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)115 mm109 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.9 inches4.1 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)125 mm104 mm
Frame TypeAluminum bridge-type frame with load-bearing engineDie-cast, aluminium twin-beam
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad DuoleverDouble Wishbone
Suspension - RearBMW Motorrad ParaleverPro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock
Rake27.8°30.5°
Seat-Suede/synthetic leather seats
Steering Head Angle62.2°-
Trail108.4 mm / 4.3 in109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Front115 mm / 4.5 in.109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear125 mm / 4.9 in.104 mm / 4.1 in.
Electrical Systems
AlternatorW 700-
Instrumentation-7-inch TFT display
Lighting systemXenon headlightFull LED lighting, LED fog lights and auto-cancelling indicators.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.Double disc. Floating discs. 6-piston calliper. ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle 320mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle disc. 3-piston calipers. ABS:
ABSBMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral)-
RimsCast aluminium-
Rims - Front3.0 x 17-
Rims - Rear6.00 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17130/70-R18
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17-
WheelsCast aluminium wheels-