2011 BMW R 1200RT vs 2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2011 BMW R 1200RT 2011 BMW R 1200RT

Touring

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
81kW / 110 hp @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h / 130.5 mph
Weight
571.0 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
CommentsPower SteeringWindscreen. Bluetooth Audio and Apple CarPlay/Android auto.
Year2011-
ColoursThunder grey, polar, grey/silver/granite, ostra greyMatte Iridium Grey Metallic
Make ModelBMW R 1200RT-
Warranty-Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
Dimensions
Seat Height (mm)820 mm745 mm
StorageFront Rack Capacity 100 lbs / 45.4 kg. Rear Rack Capacity 50 lbs / 22.7 kg. Towing Capacity 1,050 lbs / 476.3 kgSaddle bags, top box, glovebox (121 L total)
Width (mm)905 mm925 mm
Wheelbase (mm)1,485 mm1694 mm
Wheelbase (in.)58.5 inches66.7 inches
Ground Clearance (in.)50.3 inches5.1 inches
Width (in.)35.6 inches36.4 inches
Height (in.)56.3 inches56.3 inches
Height (mm)1,430 mm1430 mm
Length (in.)87.8 inches103.0 inches
Length (mm)2,230 mm2615 mm
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches29.3 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)1,278 mm130 mm
Seat Height820 mm - 840 mm / 32.2 in - 33.0 in 780 mm - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.4 in (special equipment low seat bench)745 mm / 29.3 in.
Wheelbase1485 mm / 58.4 in1694 mm / 66.7 in.
Ground Clearance155 mm / 6.1 in-
Height1,430 mm / 56.3 in.1430 mm / 56.3 in.
Length2230 mm / 79.9 in2615 mm / 103.0 in.
Width905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) 980 mm / 38.5 in (incl. panniers)925 mm / 36.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)571.0 pounds809.1 pounds
Oil Capacity (l)-5.60 litres
Wet Weight (kg)259.0 kg367.0 kg
Fuel Capacity (l)25.00 litres21.10 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.61 gallons5.57 US gallons
Dry Weight (lbs.)504.9 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)229-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-5.92 US quarts
Dry Weight229 kg / 485.0 lbs-
Fuel Capacity27 Liters / 7.1 US gal21.10 litres / 5.57 US gallons
Wet Weight259 kg / 570.9 lbs367.0 kg / 809.1 lbs
Performance
Top Speed210 km/h / 130.5 mph-
Acceleration (60-140 km/h)9.8 sec-
Max Power81kW / 110 hp @ 7500 rpm-
Max Torque115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm170.0 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.4743 HP/kg-
Standing Start 0-100 km3.7 sec-
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.2 sec-
Engine
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches2.9 x 2.9 inches
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
CO295.1 CO127.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel ControlDOHCSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-strokeSix cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches111.85 cubic inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm73.0 x 73.0 mm
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc1833.0 cc
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cu in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder-
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignitionInjection. Programmed Fuel Injection
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm-
Compression Ratio12.0:110.5:1
Cooling SystemAir/Oil cooled-
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.
Engine LubricationDry sump-
ExhaustClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3-
Fuel Consumption5.3 L/100 km / 19.0 km/l / 44.7 US mpg5.49 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.85 mpg)
Fuel InductionBMW engine management, BMS-K-
Fuel Reserve4 Litres / 1.0 US gal-
IgnitionDigital engine managementTransistorized
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulicallyHydraulic, wet, multiplate with coil springs, assist slipper cam. Or 7-speed (DCT) Hydraulic, wet, multiplate with oil pressure.
Final DriveSystem Enclosed driveshaft with two universal jointsShaft drive (cardan)   (final drive)
Final Drive Ratio2.62:1-
Gear Ratios1st 2.28 / 2nd 1.58 / 3rd 1.26 / 4th 1.03 / 5th 0.90 / 6th 0.81:1-
Gearbox6-speed7-speed
Primary DriveAutomatic CVT with EBS, Hi/Lo Range and Reverse. 2/4 WD + Diff Lock-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed -
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)10.0 inches4.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)10.0 inches4.1 inches
Trail (mm)116 mm109 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)254 mm104 mm
Trail (in.)4.6 inches4.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)254 mm109 mm
Frame TypeThree-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unitDie-cast, aluminium twin-beam
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35mm, central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with standard ESADouble Wishbone
Suspension - RearDie-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, spring preload hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of electronically adjustable ESA, rebound damping with standard ESAPro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock
Rake26.2°30.5°
SeatRemovable Passenger Seat and Optional 3-in-1 VersatilitySuede/synthetic leather seats
Steering Head Angle63.8°-
Trail116 mm / 4.5 in109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3 in104 mm / 4.1 in.
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase alternator 720 W-
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 (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipersDouble disc. Floating discs. 6-piston calliper. ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle disc. 3-piston calipers. ABS:
RimsCast aluminium-
Rims - Front3.50 x 17-
Rims - Rear5.50 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17130/70-R18
Tyres - Rear180/60 ZR17-
WheelsCast aluminium-