2020 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing / DCT vs 2021 BMW K1600 Grand America vs 2021 BMW K1600 Grand America

Full specifications comparison • 3 motorcycles

Comparing 3 motorcycles
2020 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing / DCT 2020 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing / DCT

Touring

Engine
Four stroke, opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC, 4-valve per cylinder, finger-follower rocker arm on intake, roller-rocker arm on exhaust
Power
124.7 hp / 93 kW @ 5500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
356 kg / 787 lbs - DCT 364 kg / 800 lbs
2021 BMW K1600 Grand America 2021 BMW K1600 Grand America

Touring

Engine
In-line six, four-stroke
Power
118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
162.0 km/h / 100.7 mph
Weight
802.5 pounds
2021 BMW K1600 Grand America 2021 BMW K1600 Grand America

Touring

Engine
In-line six, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
162.5 km/h / 101.0 mph
Weight
802.5 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Comments-Audio system with Bluetooth. Cruise control. DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment). Seat heating. Topcase. Windscreen high.
Year20202020 - 21
Colours-Black Storm Metallic, Mars red metallic, Hockenheim Silver Metallic
Make ModelHonda GL 1800 Gold Wing / DCTBMW K1600 Grand America
Dimensions
Width (mm)-1000 mm
Width (in.)-39.4 inches
Wheelbase (mm)-1618 mm
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)-780 mm
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)-30.7 inches
Seat Height (mm)-750 mm
Seat Height (in.)-29.5 inches
Length (mm)-2560 mm
Length (in.)-100.8 inches
Height (mm)-1440 mm
Height (in.)-56.7 inches
Wheelbase (in.)-63.7 inches
Seat Height744.2 mm / 29.3 in750 mm / 29.5 in.
Wheelbase1694 mm / 66.7 in1618 mm / 63.7 in.
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.11 in-
Height-1440 mm / 56.7 in.
Length-2560 mm / 100.8 in.
Width-1000 mm / 39.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)-7.00 US gallons
Fuel Capacity (l)-26.50 litres
Wet Weight (kg)356 kg364.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)-802.5 pounds
Fuel Capacity21.1 Litres / US 5.57 gal26.50 litres / 7.00 US gallons
Wet Weight356 kg / 787 lbs - DCT 364 kg / 800 lbs336 kg / 740.7 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)-101.0 mph
Top Speed (km/h)-162.5 km/h
Top Speed-162.0 km/h / 100.7 mph
Max Power124.7 hp / 93 kW @ 5500 rpm118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque170 Nm / 125.3 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm175.0 Nm (17.8 kgf-m or 129.1 ft.lbs) @ 5250 Revolutions"
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)-72.0 x 67.5 mm
Fuel Reserve (l)-4.00 litres
Fuel Reserve (gal.)-1.06 US gallons
Fuel Control-Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CO2-132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Displacement (ci)-100.62 cubic inches
Engine Type-In-line six, four-stroke
Displacement (cc)-1649.0 cc
Bore x Stroke (in,)-2.8 x 2.7 inches
Displacement1833 cc / 111.85 cub in1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.
Engine DetailFour stroke, opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC, 4-valve per cylinder, finger-follower rocker arm on intake, roller-rocker arm on exhaustFour stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel System-Injection. Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system
Bore x Stroke73 x 73 mm72 x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio10.5:112.2:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Engine Lubrication-Dry sump
Fuel Consumption-5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg)
Fuel InductionEFI, 50mm throttle body52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X
Fuel Reserve-4 Litres / 1.1 US gal
Fuel Type-Premium unleaded (95 RON)
IgnitionComputer controlled digital Digital CDI
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System-4
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V/20AH12 V / 19 Ah maintenance free
Drivetrain
ClutchHydraulic, wet, multiplate with coil springsMultiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated
Final DriveShaftShaft
Gear Ratios-1st 2.23 / 2nd 1.641 / 3rd 1.319 / 4th 1.101 / 5th 0.926 / 6th 0.788
Gearbox-6-speed
Transmission / Drive6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic DCT w/ Walking Mode F/RConstant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)-4.9 inches
Trail (mm)-106 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)-4.5 inches
Trail (in.)-4.2 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)-125 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)-115 mm
Frame Type-Aluminum bridge-type frame with load-bearing engine
Suspension - FrontDouble-wishbone front-suspension system w/Showa shock absorberBMW Motorrad Duolever
Suspension - RearPro-Link system w/ Showa shock absorberBMW Motorrad Paralever
Rake30.5° 27.8°
Steering Head Angle-62.2°
Trail110mm / 4.3 in108.4 mm / 4.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front110 mm / 4.3 in115 mm / 4.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear104 mm / 4.1 in125 mm / 4.9 in.
Electrical Systems
Alternator-W 700
Lighting system-Xenon headlight
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm discs 6-piston Nissin calipersDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
Brakes - RearSingle 316mm disc 3-piston Nissin caliperSingle 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper
ABSElectronically controlled combined ABSBMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral)
Rims-Cast aluminium
Rims - Front-3.0 x 17
Rims - Rear-6.00 x 17
Tyres - Front130/7018120/70-ZR17
Tyres - Rear200/55-R16190/55 ZR17
Wheels-Cast aluminium wheels