2007 BMW R 1200RT vs 2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2007 BMW R 1200RT 2007 BMW R 1200RT

Touring

Engine
Two cylinder boxer
Power
81kW / 110 hp @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h / 130.5 mph
Weight
259 kg / 570.9 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.
Year200-
Colours-Matte Iridium Grey Metallic
Make ModelBMW R 1200RT-
Warranty-Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,480 mm1694 mm
Height (mm)-1430 mm
Storage-Saddle bags, top box, glovebox (121 L total)
Width (in.)-36.4 inches
Width (mm)-925 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)-130 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.1 inches
Height (in.)-56.3 inches
Wheelbase (in.)58.3 inches66.7 inches
Seat Height (mm)820 mm745 mm
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches29.3 inches
Length (mm)2,230 mm2615 mm
Length (in.)87.8 inches103.0 inches
Seat Height820 mm - 840 mm / 32.2 in - 33.0 in 780 mm - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.4 in (special equipment low seat bench)745 mm / 29.3 in.
Wheelbase1485 mm / 58.4 in1694 mm / 66.7 in.
Ground Clearance155 mm / 6.1 in-
Height-1430 mm / 56.3 in.
Length2230 mm / 79.9 in2615 mm / 103.0 in.
Width905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) 980 mm / 38.5 in (incl. panniers)925 mm / 36.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)259 367.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)-809.1 pounds
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-5.92 US quarts
Dry Weight (kg)229-
Dry Weight (lbs.)504.9 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)7.13 gallons5.57 US gallons
Fuel Capacity (l)27.00 litres21.10 litres
Oil Capacity (l)-5.60 litres
Dry Weight229 kg / 485.0 lbs-
Fuel Capacity27 Liters / 7.1 US gal21.10 litres / 5.57 US gallons
Wet Weight259 kg / 570.9 lbs367.0 kg / 809.1 lbs
Performance
Top Speed210 km/h / 130.5 mph-
Acceleration (60-140 km/h)9.8 sec-
Max Power81kW / 110 hp @ 7500 rpm-
Max Torque115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm170.0 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.4803 HP/kg-
Standing Start 0-100 km3.7 sec-
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.2 sec-
Engine
CO2-127.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel Control-Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches2.9 x 2.9 inches
Stroke4-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxerSix cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches111.85 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc1833.0 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm73.0 x 73.0 mm
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cu in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder-
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injectionInjection. Programmed Fuel Injection
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm-
Compression Ratio12.0:110.5:1
Cooling SystemAir/Oil cooled-
Emissions-Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.
Fuel Consumption5.3 L/100 km / 19.0 km/l / 44.7 US mpg5.49 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.85 mpg)
Fuel InductionBMW engine management, BMS-K-
Fuel Reserve4 Litres / 1.0 US gal-
IgnitionDigital engine managementTransistorized
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System-4
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulicallyHydraulic, wet, multiplate with coil springs, assist slipper cam. Or 7-speed (DCT) Hydraulic, wet, multiplate with oil pressure.
Final DriveSystem Enclosed driveshaft with two universal jointsShaft drive (cardan)   (final drive)
Final Drive Ratio2.62:1-
Gear Ratios1st 2.28 / 2nd 1.58 / 3rd 1.26 / 4th 1.03 / 5th 0.90 / 6th 0.81:1-
Gearbox6-speed7-speed
Transmission / Drive6 Speed -
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)-104 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)-4.1 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)-109 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)-4.3 inches
Trail (mm)-109 mm
Trail (in.)-4.3 inches
Frame TypeThree-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unitDie-cast, aluminium twin-beam
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35mm, central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with standard ESADouble Wishbone
Suspension - RearDie-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, spring preload hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of electronically adjustable ESA, rebound damping with standard ESAPro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock
Rake-30.5°
Seat-Suede/synthetic leather seats
Steering Head Angle63.8°-
Trail116 mm / 4.5 in109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3 in104 mm / 4.1 in.
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase alternator 720 W-
Instrumentation-7-inch TFT display
Lighting system-Full LED lighting, LED fog lights and auto-cancelling indicators.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipersDouble disc. Floating discs. 6-piston calliper. ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle disc. 3-piston calipers. ABS:
Rims - Front3.50 x 17-
Rims - Rear5.50 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17130/70-R18
Tyres - Rear180/60 ZR17-
WheelsCast aluminium-