2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour vs 2021 BMW K1600 Grand America vs 2021 BMW K1600 Grand America

Full specifications comparison • 3 motorcycles

Comparing 3 motorcycles
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
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
CommentsWindscreen. Bluetooth Audio and Apple CarPlay/Android auto.Audio system with Bluetooth. Cruise control. DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment). Seat heating. Topcase. Windscreen high.
Year-2020 - 21
ColoursMatte Iridium Grey MetallicBlack Storm Metallic, Mars red metallic, Hockenheim Silver Metallic
Make Model-BMW K1600 Grand America
WarrantyTransferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.-
Dimensions
StorageSaddle bags, top box, glovebox (121 L total)-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)-780 mm
Wheelbase (in.)66.7 inches63.7 inches
Ground Clearance (in.)5.1 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)-30.7 inches
Width (in.)36.4 inches39.4 inches
Width (mm)925 mm1000 mm
Wheelbase (mm)1694 mm1618 mm
Height (in.)56.3 inches56.7 inches
Height (mm)1430 mm1440 mm
Length (in.)103.0 inches100.8 inches
Length (mm)2615 mm2560 mm
Seat Height (in.)29.3 inches29.5 inches
Seat Height (mm)745 mm750 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)130 mm-
Seat Height745 mm / 29.3 in.750 mm / 29.5 in.
Wheelbase1694 mm / 66.7 in.1618 mm / 63.7 in.
Height1430 mm / 56.3 in.1440 mm / 56.7 in.
Length2615 mm / 103.0 in.2560 mm / 100.8 in.
Width925 mm / 36.4 in.1000 mm / 39.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.57 US gallons7.00 US gallons
Wet Weight (lbs.)809.1 pounds802.5 pounds
Oil Capacity (l)5.60 litres-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)5.92 US quarts-
Wet Weight (kg)367.0 kg364.0 kg
Fuel Capacity (l)21.10 litres26.50 litres
Fuel Capacity21.10 litres / 5.57 US gallons26.50 litres / 7.00 US gallons
Wet Weight367.0 kg / 809.1 lbs364.0 kg / 802.5 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)-162.0 km/h
Top Speed (mph.)-100.7 mph
Top Speed-162.0 km/h / 100.7 mph
Max Power-118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque170.0 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) @ 4500 rpm175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
Engine
Fuel Reserve (gal.)-1.06 US gallons
Fuel Reserve (l)-4.00 litres
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CO2127.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Displacement (cc)1833.0 cc1649.0 cc
Displacement (ci)111.85 cubic inches100.62 cubic inches
Engine TypeSix cylinder boxer, four-strokeIn-line six, four-stroke
Bore x Stroke (mm)73.0 x 73.0 mm72.0 x 67.5 mm
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.9 x 2.9 inches2.8 x 2.7 inches
Displacement-1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.
Engine Detail-Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Programmed Fuel InjectionInjection. Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system
Bore x Stroke-72 x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio10.5:112.2:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
EmissionsMeets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Engine Lubrication-Dry sump
Fuel Consumption5.49 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.85 mpg)5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg)
Fuel Induction-52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X
Fuel Reserve-4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons
Fuel Type-Premium unleaded (95 RON)
IgnitionTransistorizedDigital CDI
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity-12 V / 19 Ah maintenance free
Drivetrain
ClutchHydraulic, wet, multiplate with coil springs, assist slipper cam. Or 7-speed (DCT) Hydraulic, wet, multiplate with oil pressure.Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)   (final drive)Shaft
Gear Ratios-1st 2.23 / 2nd 1.641 / 3rd 1.319 / 4th 1.101 / 5th 0.926 / 6th 0.788
Gearbox7-speed6-speed
Transmission / Drive-Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)104 mm125 mm
Trail (in.)4.3 inches4.2 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)109 mm115 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.3 inches4.5 inches
Trail (mm)109 mm106 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.1 inches4.9 inches
Frame TypeDie-cast, aluminium twin-beamBridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Suspension - FrontDouble WishboneDual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)
Suspension - RearPro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shockParalever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)
Rake30.5°27.8°
SeatSuede/synthetic leather seats-
Steering Head Angle-62.2°
Trail109 mm / 4.3 in.108.4 mm / 4.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front109 mm / 4.3 in.115 mm / 4.5 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear104 mm / 4.1 in.125 mm / 4.9 in.
Electrical Systems
Alternator-W 700
Instrumentation7-inch TFT display-
Lighting systemFull LED lighting, LED fog lights and auto-cancelling indicators.Xenon headlight
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Floating discs. 6-piston calliper. ABS.Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
Brakes - RearSingle disc. 3-piston calipers. ABS:Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral)
Rims-Cast aluminium
Rims - Front-3.0 x 17
Rims - Rear-6.00 x 17
Tyres - Front130/70-R18120/70-ZR17
Tyres - Rear-190/55 ZR17
Wheels-Cast aluminium wheels