2004 BMW R 1200CL vs 2004 BMW R 1200CL vs 2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour

Full specifications comparison • 3 motorcycles

Comparing 3 motorcycles
2004 BMW R 1200CL 2004 BMW R 1200CL

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
44.5 kW / 61 hp @ 5000 rpm
Top Speed
165.0 km/h
Weight
308 kg / 679 lbs
2004 BMW R 1200CL 2004 BMW R 1200CL

Touring

Engine
Two cylinder boxer
Power
44.5 kW / 61 hp @ 5000 rpm
Top Speed
164.8 km/h / 102.4 mph
Weight
308 kg / 679 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.
Year2004-
ColoursSilver, Blue, BrownMatte Iridium Grey Metallic
Make ModelBMW R 1200CL-
Warranty-Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (mm)-130 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.1 inches
Height (in.)56.5 inches56.3 inches
Length (in.)95.1 inches103.0 inches
Height (mm)1,435 mm1430 mm
Seat Height (in.)29.3 inches29.3 inches
Seat Height (mm)745 mm745 mm
Wheelbase (in.)64.6 inches66.7 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,641 mm1694 mm
Width (in.)42.3 inches36.4 inches
Width (mm)1,075 mm925 mm
Length (mm)2,415 mm2615 mm
Storage-Saddle bags, top box, glovebox (121 L total)
Seat Height745 mm / 29.3 in745 mm / 29.3 in.
Wheelbase1641 mm / 64.6 in1694 mm / 66.7 in.
Height1435 mm / 56.1 in1430 mm / 56.3 in.
Length2415 mm / 95.0 in2615 mm / 103.0 in.
Width1075 mm / 42.3 in925 mm / 36.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)17.50 litres21.10 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.62 gallons5.57 US gallons
Dry Weight (lbs.)679.0 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)308-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-5.92 US quarts
Wet Weight (lbs.)-809.1 pounds
Wet Weight (kg)308 367.0 kg
Oil Capacity (l)-5.60 litres
Dry Weight289 kg / 637 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17.5 Litres / 4.5 gal21.10 litres / 5.57 US gallons
Wet Weight308 kg / 679 lbs367.0 kg / 809.1 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)165.0 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)102.5 mph-
Top Speed164.8 km/h / 102.4 mph-
Max Power44.5 kW / 61 hp @ 5000 rpm-
Max Torque98 Nm / 10.0 kgf-m / 72.27 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm170.0 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.2118 HP/kg-
Standing Start ¼ Mile14.7 sec-
Engine
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Stroke4-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
CO2118.3 CO127.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm73.0 x 73.0 mm
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches2.9 x 2.9 inches
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc1833.0 cc
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches111.85 cubic inches
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-strokeSix cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Fuel ControlSOHCSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cu in.-
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder-
Fuel SystemInjectionInjection. Programmed Fuel Injection
Bore x Stroke101 x 73mm-
Compression Ratio10.0:110.5:1
Cooling SystemAir/Oil cooled-
Emissions-Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.
Fuel Consumption5.1 L/100 km / 19.8 km/l / 46.5 US mpg5.49 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.85 mpg)
Fuel InductionBosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel injection-
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons-
IgnitionDigital CDI Bosch Electronic Transistorized
LubricationWet sump-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
EV Specifics
Battery CapacityBMW Mareg, 19.5 Amp/h low maintenance-
Drivetrain
ClutchDry, single plate, hydraulic operatedHydraulic, 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 2.045 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.267 / 4th 1.038 / 5th 0.800:1-
Gearbox5-speed7-speed
Transmission / Drive5 Speed -
Chassis
Trail (in.)-4.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.7 inches4.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)120 mm104 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.7 inches4.1 inches
Trail (mm)-109 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)144 mm109 mm
Frame TypeThree section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engineDie-cast, aluminium twin-beam
Suspension - FrontMotorrad Telelever, stanchion ∅35mm, central strut Double Wishbone
Suspension - RearDie cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever, WAD strut (travel related damping), spring preload adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel.Pro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock
Rake-30.5°
Seat-Suede/synthetic leather seats
Trail86 mm / 3.4 in109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Front145 mm / 5.7 in109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear110 mm / 4.3 in104 mm / 4.1 in.
Electrical Systems
Charging System14 V 50 Amp Alternator (700 W) -
Instrumentation-7-inch TFT display
Lighting system-Full LED lighting, LED fog lights and auto-cancelling indicators.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.0 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)305 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)11.2 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)285 mm-
Brakes - Front2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston calipersDouble disc. Floating discs. 6-piston calliper. ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle disc. 3-piston calipers. ABS:
Tyres - Front100/90-18130/70-R18
Tyres - Rear170/80-15-
Wheels - Front2.50 x 18, 5-spoke alloy-
Wheels - Rear4.00 x 15, 5-spoke alloy-