2019 BMW K1600 Grand America vs 2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2019 BMW K1600 Grand America 2019 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
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
CommentsHigh Windshield. Dynamic Traction Control. Adaptive Headlight. Tyre Pressure Control. Audio System. Reverse Gear. Anti-theft Alarm System. Intelligent Emergency Call (ECALL).Windscreen. Bluetooth Audio and Apple CarPlay/Android auto.
Year2018 - 19-
ColoursBlack Storm MetallicMatte Iridium Grey Metallic
Make ModelBMW K1600 Grand America-
Warranty-Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
Dimensions
Height (mm)1,440 mm1430 mm
Height (in.)56.7 inches56.3 inches
Length (mm)2,560 mm2615 mm
Seat Height (in.)29.5 inches29.3 inches
Seat Height (mm)750 mm745 mm
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)30.7 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)780 mm-
StorageSaddle bags, top boxSaddle bags, top box, glovebox (121 L total)
Wheelbase (in.)63.7 inches66.7 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,618 mm1694 mm
Width (in.)39.4 inches36.4 inches
Width (mm)1,000 mm925 mm
Length (in.)100.8 inches103.0 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-130 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.1 inches
Seat Height780 mm / 30.7 in745 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.
Length2324 m / 91.5 in2615 mm / 103.0 in.
Width1000 mm / 39.4 in (incl. mirrors)925 mm / 36.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)26.50 litres21.10 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)7.00 gallons5.57 US gallons
Wet Weight (lbs.)802.5 pounds809.1 pounds
Wet Weight (kg)364.0 kg367.0 kg
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-5.92 US quarts
Oil Capacity (l)-5.60 litres
Fuel Capacity26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal21.10 litres / 5.57 US gallons
Wet Weight336 kg / 740.7 lbs367.0 kg / 809.1 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)100.7 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)162.0 km/h-
Top Speed162.0 km/h / 100.7 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
Engine
Displacement (cc)1649.00 cc1833.0 cc
CO2132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)127.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Bore x Stroke (mm)72.0 x 67.5 mm73.0 x 73.0 mm
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.8 x 2.7 inches2.9 x 2.9 inches
Engine TypeIn-line six, four-strokeSix cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Displacement (ci)100.62 cubic inches111.85 cubic inches
Displacement1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.-
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder-
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injectionInjection. Programmed Fuel Injection
Bore x Stroke72 x 67.5 mm-
Compression Ratio12.2:110.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled-
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Fuel Consumption5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg)5.49 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 System44
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-
Gearbox6-speed7-speed
Transmission / DriveConstant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut-
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.3 inches4.1 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)125 mm109 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.9 inches4.3 inches
Trail (mm)108 mm109 mm
Trail (in.)4.3 inches4.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)135 mm104 mm
Frame TypeBridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engineDie-cast, aluminium twin-beam
Suspension - FrontDual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)Double Wishbone
Suspension - RearParalever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)Pro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock
Rake27.8°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 / 4.9 in109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3 in104 mm / 4.1 in.
Electrical Systems
AlternatorW 700-
Instrumentation-7-inch TFT display
Lighting system-Full LED lighting, LED fog lights and auto-cancelling indicators.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
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-