2006 BMW K 1200LT vs 2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2006 BMW K 1200LT 2006 BMW K 1200LT

Touring

Engine
In-line four
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
853.2 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.
Colours-Matte Iridium Grey Metallic
Warranty-Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
Dimensions
Storage-Saddle bags, top box, glovebox (121 L total)
Ground Clearance (mm)-130 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.1 inches
Height (in.)54.9 inches56.3 inches
Height (mm)1,395 mm1430 mm
Width (mm)1,080 mm925 mm
Length (mm)2,502 mm2615 mm
Seat Height (mm)770 mm745 mm
Length (in.)98.5 inches103.0 inches
Wheelbase (in.)64.4 inches66.7 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,637 mm1694 mm
Width (in.)42.5 inches36.4 inches
Seat Height (in.)30.3 inches29.3 inches
Seat Height770 mm / 30.3 in.745 mm / 29.3 in.
Wheelbase1,637 mm / 64.4 in.1694 mm / 66.7 in.
Height1,395 mm / 54.9 in.1430 mm / 56.3 in.
Length2,502 mm / 98.5 in.2615 mm / 103.0 in.
Width1,080 mm / 42.5 in.925 mm / 36.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)353.5-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-5.92 US quarts
Dry Weight (lbs.)779.3 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.34 gallons5.57 US gallons
Fuel Capacity (l)24.00 litres21.10 litres
Wet Weight (kg)387.0 kg367.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)853.2 pounds809.1 pounds
Oil Capacity (l)-5.60 litres
Dry Weight353.5 kg / 779.3 lbs-
Fuel Capacity24.00 litres / 6.34 gallons21.10 litres / 5.57 US gallons
Wet Weight387.0 kg / 853.2 lbs367.0 kg / 809.1 lbs
Performance
Max Torque120.00170.0 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.3224 HP/kg-
Engine
CO2-127.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Displacement (cc)1171.00 cc1833.0 cc
Displacement (ci)71.45 cubic inches111.85 cubic inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)70.5 x 75.0 mm73.0 x 73.0 mm
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.8 x 3.0 inches2.9 x 2.9 inches
Stroke4-
Fuel Control-Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Engine TypeIn-line fourSix cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-offInjection. Programmed Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio10.8:110.5:1
Emissions-Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.
Fuel Consumption-5.49 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.85 mpg)
Ignition-Transistorized
Starter-Electric
Valve System44
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle-disc dry clutch, 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)
Gearbox5-speed7-speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)4.6 inches4.3 inches
Trail (mm)117 mm109 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)1.4 inches4.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)35 mm109 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.3 inches4.1 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)135 mm104 mm
Frame TypeBridge-type frame, die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibrations through bearingsDie-cast, aluminium twin-beam
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad TeleleverDouble Wishbone
Suspension - RearDie-cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad ParaleverPro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock
Rake27.0°30.5°
Seat-Suede/synthetic leather seats
Trail117 mm / 4.6 in.109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Front35 mm / 1.4 in.109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3 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 (mm)285 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)11.2 inches-
Brakes - FrontDouble discDouble disc. Floating discs. 6-piston calliper. ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle disc. 3-piston calipers. ABS:
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17130/70-R18
Tyres - Rear160/70-ZR17-