2018 BMW R 1200RT vs 2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 BMW R 1200RT 2018 BMW R 1200RT

Touring

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph
Weight
608.5 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
CommentsWindscreen. Heated grips. Riding modes rain and road.Windscreen. Bluetooth Audio and Apple CarPlay/Android auto.
ColoursAlpine White, Mars Red Metallic/Dark Slate Metallic MattMatte Iridium Grey Metallic
Warranty-Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
Dimensions
Seat Height (mm)805 mm745 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)-130 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.1 inches
Width (in.)38.7 inches36.4 inches
Width (mm)983 mm925 mm
Wheelbase (in.)58.5 inches66.7 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,485 mm1694 mm
Height (mm)1,415 mm1430 mm
Length (in.)87.5 inches103.0 inches
Length (mm)2,222 mm2615 mm
Seat Height (in.)31.7 inches29.3 inches
Height (in.)55.7 inches56.3 inches
StorageSaddle bagsSaddle bags, top box, glovebox (121 L total)
Seat Height805 mm / 31.7 in.745 mm / 29.3 in.
Wheelbase1,485 mm / 58.5 in.1694 mm / 66.7 in.
Height1,415 mm / 55.7 in.1430 mm / 56.3 in.
Length2,222 mm / 87.5 in.2615 mm / 103.0 in.
Width983 mm / 38.7 in.925 mm / 36.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-5.92 US quarts
Oil Capacity (l)-5.60 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.61 gallons5.57 US gallons
Wet Weight (lbs.)608.5 pounds809.1 pounds
Wet Weight (kg)276.0 kg367.0 kg
Fuel Capacity (l)25.00 litres21.10 litres
Fuel Capacity25.00 litres / 6.61 gallons21.10 litres / 5.57 US gallons
Wet Weight276.0 kg / 608.5 lbs367.0 kg / 809.1 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Top Speed200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph-
Max Torque125.00 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions170.0 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) @ 4500 rpm
Engine
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
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm73.0 x 73.0 mm
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
CO2115.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)127.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Engine TypeTwin, four-strokeSix cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Fuel SystemInjection. Digital engine management, electronic intake pipe fuel injectionInjection. Programmed Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio12.5:110.5:1
EmissionsPerformance / fuel consumptionMeets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Fuel Consumption4.96 litres/100 km (20.2 km/l or 47.42 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
ClutchWet eight-disc clutch with anti-hopping function, 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
Chassis
Trail (mm)116 mm109 mm
Trail (in.)4.6 inches4.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm109 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)136 mm104 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches4.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.4 inches4.1 inches
Frame TypeTwo-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load-bearing engine-gearbox unitDie-cast, aluminium twin-beam
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad TeleleverDouble Wishbone
Suspension - RearBMW Motorrad EVO ParaleverPro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock
Rake26.4°30.5°
Seat-Suede/synthetic leather seats
Trail116 mm / 4.6 in.109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in.109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear136 mm / 5.4 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.)10.9 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)276 mm-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. ABSDouble disc. Floating discs. 6-piston calliper. ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. 3-piston calipers. ABS:
RimsCast aluminium-
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17130/70-R18
Tyres - Rear180/55-ZR17-