2019 BMW R 1250RT vs 2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2019 BMW R 1250RT 2019 BMW R 1250RT

Touring

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
615.1 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
Comments-Windscreen. Bluetooth Audio and Apple CarPlay/Android auto.
Year2019-
ColoursCarbon Black Metallic, Mars Red Metallic/Dark Slate Metallic Matte, Alpine White, 719 Blue Planet Metallic, 719 Sparkling Storm MetallicMatte Iridium Grey Metallic
Make ModelBMW R 1250RT-
Warranty-Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
Dimensions
Length (mm)2222 mm2615 mm
Length (in.)87.5 inches103.0 inches
Height (mm)1405 mm1430 mm
Height (in.)55.3 inches56.3 inches
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)29.1 inches-
Seat Height (mm)690 mm745 mm
Width (in.)38.8 inches36.4 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1485 mm1694 mm
Wheelbase (in.)58.5 inches66.7 inches
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)740 mm-
StorageSaddle bagsSaddle bags, top box, glovebox (121 L total)
Ground Clearance (mm)-130 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.1 inches
Seat Height (in.)27.2 inches29.3 inches
Width (mm)985 mm925 mm
Seat Height805 mm to 825 mm / 31.6 in to 32.4 in 760 mm to 850 mm / 29.9 in to 33.4 in - optional745 mm / 29.3 in.
Wheelbase1485 mm / 58.4 in1694 mm / 66.7 in.
Height1405 mm / 55.3 in.1430 mm / 56.3 in.
Length985 mm / 38.7 in2615 mm / 103.0 in.
Width985 mm / 38.7 in925 mm / 36.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)25.00 litres21.10 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.61 US gallons5.57 US gallons
Wet Weight (lbs.)615.1 pounds809.1 pounds
Wet Weight (kg)279.0 kg367.0 kg
Oil Capacity (l)-5.60 litres
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-5.92 US quarts
Fuel Capacity25 Litres / 6.6 US gal21.10 litres / 5.57 US gallons
Max Load505 kg / 1113.3 lbs-
Wet Weight279 kg / 615 lbs367.0 kg / 809.1 lbs
Performance
Max Power136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm-
Max Torque143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm170.0 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) @ 4500 rpm
Engine
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Engine TypeTwin, four-strokeSix cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 3.0 inches2.9 x 2.9 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)102.5 x 76.0 mm73.0 x 73.0 mm
CO2109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)127.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Displacement (cc)1254.0 cc1833.0 cc
Displacement (ci)76.52 cubic inches111.85 cubic inches
Displacement1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm-
Fuel SystemInjection. Digital engine management, electronic intake pipe fuel injectionInjection. Programmed Fuel Injection
Bore x Stroke102.5 x 76 mm-
Compression Ratio12.5:110.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooled-
EmissionsClosed-loop three-way catalytic converter, exhaust standard , Euro 4Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Engine ManagementBMS-O-
Fuel Consumption4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)5.49 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.85 mpg)
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve -
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons-
Fuel TypeUnleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)-
Ignition-Transistorized
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
EV Specifics
Battery CapacityV/Ah 12/11.8 12/16-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet clutch with anti-hopping function, 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 (2.438) 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.943 6th 0.848-
Gearbox6-speed7-speed
Primary Drive Ratios1.650-
Secondary Drive Ratio1.061-
Transmission / DriveConstant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system-
Chassis
Trail (in.)4.6 inches4.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)136 mm104 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.4 inches4.1 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm109 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches4.3 inches
Trail (mm)116 mm109 mm
Frame TypeTwo-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engineDie-cast, aluminium twin-beam
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad 37mm Telelever, central spring strutDouble Wishbone
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, continuously adjustable spring preload by means of hand wheel, rebound-stage damping adjustable by hand wheel (Option: Dynamic ESA)Pro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock
Rake26.4°30.5°
Seat-Suede/synthetic leather seats
Steering Angle64.1°-
Trail116 mm / 4.5 in109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear136 mm / 5.3 in104 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 - Front2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipersDouble disc. Floating discs. 6-piston calliper. ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliperSingle disc. 3-piston calipers. ABS:
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS as standard (part integral), disengageable-
RimsCast aluminium-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17130/70-R18
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17-
WheelsDie-cast aluminium wheels-
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17″-
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17″-