2021 BMW R 1250RT vs 2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 BMW R 1250RT 2021 BMW R 1250RT

Touring

Engine
Four 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
Power
136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
279 kg / 615 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.
Year2021-
Colours-Matte Iridium Grey Metallic
Make ModelBMW R 1250RT-
Warranty-Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
Dimensions
Width (mm)-925 mm
Width (in.)-36.4 inches
Wheelbase (mm)-1694 mm
Wheelbase (in.)-66.7 inches
Storage-Saddle bags, top box, glovebox (121 L total)
Seat Height (mm)-745 mm
Length (mm)-2615 mm
Seat Height (in.)-29.3 inches
Height (mm)-1430 mm
Height (in.)-56.3 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-130 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.1 inches
Length (in.)-103.0 inches
Seat Height805 mm to 825 mm / 31.6 in to 32.4 in 830 mm to 850 mm / 32.6 in to 33.4 in - SE high seat 760 mm to 780 mm / 29.9 in to 30.7 in - low seat745 mm / 29.3 in.
Wheelbase1485 mm / 58.4 in1694 mm / 66.7 in.
Height-1430 mm / 56.3 in.
Length2222 mm / 87.4 in2615 mm / 103.0 in.
Width985 mm / 38.7 in925 mm / 36.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)-5.57 US gallons
Oil Capacity (l)-5.60 litres
Fuel Capacity (l)-21.10 litres
Wet Weight (lbs.)-809.1 pounds
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-5.92 US quarts
Wet Weight (kg)279 367.0 kg
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
Displacement (cc)-1833.0 cc
Bore x Stroke (in,)-2.9 x 2.9 inches
Fuel Control-Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Bore x Stroke (mm)-73.0 x 73.0 mm
CO2-127.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Engine Type-Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)-111.85 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 System-Injection. 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, compliant with Euro 5 emission standardMeets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.
Engine ManagementDigital engine control: BMS-O with e-gas-
Fuel Consumption-5.49 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.85 mpg)
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe fuel injection, 52mm throttle valve -
Fuel TypeSuper petrol unleaded, octane number 95 (ROZ), adaptation through engine control (91 to 98 ROZ)-
Ignition-Transistorized
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System-4
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free-
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-
Gearbox-7-speed
Primary Drive Ratios1.650-
Secondary Drive Ratio1.061-
Transmission / Drive6-speed helical synchromesh gearbox-
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)-4.1 inches
Trail (mm)-109 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)-4.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)-109 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)-104 mm
Trail (in.)-4.3 inches
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 swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, spring preload continuously and hydraulically adjustable via adjuster knob, adjustable rebound-stage damping via adjuster knobPro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock
Rake-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 full integral ABS Pro (full integral braking, lean optimised)-
Rims - Front3.50 x 17-
Rims - Rear5.50 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17130/70-R18
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17-
WheelsDie-cast aluminium-