2016 BMW K 1600 GT vs 2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 BMW K 1600 GT 2016 BMW K 1600 GT

Touring

Engine
Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
239.2 km/h / 148.6 mph
Weight
319 kg / 703 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.
Year2016-
Colours-Matte Iridium Grey Metallic
Make ModelBMW K 1600 GT-
Warranty-Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.1 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-130 mm
Height (in.)-56.3 inches
Height (mm)-1430 mm
Length (in.)-103.0 inches
Seat Height (in.)-29.3 inches
Seat Height (mm)-745 mm
Storage-Saddle bags, top box, glovebox (121 L total)
Wheelbase (in.)-66.7 inches
Wheelbase (mm)-1694 mm
Length (mm)-2615 mm
Width (in.)-36.4 inches
Width (mm)-925 mm
Seat Height810 - 830 mm / 31.9 - 32.7 in (standard) 780 - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.5 in(optional rider seat) 750 mm / 29.5 in (special accessory seat, single-section)745 mm / 29.3 in.
Wheelbase1680 mm / 66.1 in1694 mm / 66.7 in.
Height1465 mm / 57.7 in (excl. mirrors)1430 mm / 56.3 in.
Length2489m m / 98.0 in2615 mm / 103.0 in.
Width1000 mm / 39.4 in (incl. mirrors)925 mm / 36.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)319 367.0 kg
Dry Weight (kg)295-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)-5.57 US gallons
Fuel Capacity (l)-21.10 litres
Wet Weight (lbs.)-809.1 pounds
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-5.92 US quarts
Oil Capacity (l)-5.60 litres
Dry Weight295 kg / 650 lbs-
Fuel Capacity26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal21.10 litres / 5.57 US gallons
Wet Weight319 kg / 703 lbs367.0 kg / 809.1 lbs
Performance
Top Speed239.2 km/h / 148.6 mph-
Max Power118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm-
Max Torque175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm170.0 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) @ 4500 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.7 sec-
Engine
Engine Type-Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)-111.85 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)-1833.0 cc
Fuel Control-Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Bore x Stroke (mm)-73.0 x 73.0 mm
Bore x Stroke (in,)-2.9 x 2.9 inches
CO2-127.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Displacement1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.-
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder-
Fuel System-Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection
Bore x Stroke72 x 67.5 mm-
Compression Ratio12.2:110.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled-
Emissions-Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.
Fuel Consumption5.95 L/100 km / 16.8 km/l / 39.5 US mpg5.49 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.85 mpg)
Fuel Induction52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X-
Fuel Reserve4 Litres / 1.1 US gal-
Fuel TypePremium unleaded (95 RON)-
IgnitionDigital CDITransistorized
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System-4
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 19 Ah maintenance free-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate wet clutch, 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 2.23 / 2nd 1.641 / 3rd 1.319 / 4th 1.101 / 5th 0.926 / 6th 0.788-
Gearbox-7-speed
Transmission / Drive6 Speed -
Chassis
Trail (in.)-4.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)-4.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)-109 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)-4.1 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)-104 mm
Trail (mm)-109 mm
Frame TypeChill-cast rear frame: aluminium, extruded sectionsDie-cast, aluminium twin-beam
Suspension - FrontDual longitudinal control armDouble Wishbone
Suspension - RearParalever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variablePro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock
Rake-30.5°
Seat-Suede/synthetic leather seats
Steering Head Angle62.2°-
Trail108.4 mm / 4.3 in109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Front115 mm / 4.8 in109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3 in104 mm / 4.1 in.
Electrical Systems
Alternator580 W Alternator-
Instrumentation-7-inch TFT display
Lighting system-Full LED lighting, LED fog lights and auto-cancelling indicators.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipersDouble disc. Floating discs. 6-piston calliper. ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle disc. 3-piston calipers. ABS:
ABSBMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral)-
Rims - Front3.0 x 17-
Rims - Rear6.00 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17130/70-R18
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17-
WheelsCast aluminium wheels-