2020 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing / DCT vs 2022 BMW K 1600 GT

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing / DCT 2020 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing / DCT

Touring

Engine
Four stroke, opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC, 4-valve per cylinder, finger-follower rocker arm on intake, roller-rocker arm on exhaust
Power
124.7 hp / 93 kW @ 5500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
356 kg / 787 lbs - DCT 364 kg / 800 lbs
2022 BMW K 1600 GT 2022 BMW K 1600 GT

Touring

Engine
Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
118 kW / 160 hp @ 6750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
343 kg / 756.2 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20202022
Make ModelHonda GL 1800 Gold Wing / DCTBMW K 1600 GT
Dimensions
Seat Height744.2 mm / 29.3 in810 - 830 mm / 31.9 - 32.7 in (standard)
Wheelbase1694 mm / 66.7 in1618 mm / 63.7 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.11 in-
Height-1440 mm - 1597 mm / 56.7 in - 62.9 in
Length-2324 m / 91.5 in
Width-1000 mm / 39.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)356 kg343
Fuel Capacity21.1 Litres / US 5.57 gal26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal
Wet Weight356 kg / 787 lbs - DCT 364 kg / 800 lbs343 kg / 756.2 lbs
Performance
Max Power124.7 hp / 93 kW @ 5500 rpm118 kW / 160 hp @ 6750 rpm
Max Torque170 Nm / 125.3 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm180 Nm / 132.7 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
Engine
Displacement1833 cc / 111.85 cub in1649 cc / 100.6 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC, 4-valve per cylinder, finger-follower rocker arm on intake, roller-rocker arm on exhaustFour stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke73 x 73 mm72 x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio10.5:112.2:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5
Fuel InductionEFI, 50mm throttle body-
IgnitionComputer controlled digital -
Mixture Control-Electronic intake pipe injection digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V/20AH-
Drivetrain
ClutchHydraulic, wet, multiplate with coil springsMultiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Final DriveShaftShaft
Gear Ratios-1st 2.23 / 2nd 1.641 / 3rd 1.319 / 4th 1.101 / 5th 0.926 / 6th 0.788
Transmission / Drive6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic DCT w/ Walking Mode F/R6-speed gearbox, helical cut
Chassis
Frame Type-Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Suspension - FrontDouble-wishbone front-suspension system w/Showa shock absorberBMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Suspension - RearPro-Link system w/ Showa shock absorberCast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut
Rake30.5° -
Steering Head Angle-62.2°
Trail110mm / 4.3 in105.9 mm / 4.17 in
Wheel Travel - Front110 mm / 4.3 in114.3 mm / 4.5 in
Wheel Travel - Rear104 mm / 4.1 in135 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm discs 6-piston Nissin calipers2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 316mm disc 3-piston Nissin caliperSingle 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper
ABSElectronically controlled combined ABSBMW Motorrad ABS Pro (partial integral, slant-layer-optimized)
Rims - Front-3.0 x 17
Rims - Rear-6.00 x 17
Tyres - Front130/7018120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear200/55-R16190/55 ZR17
Wheels-Cast aluminium wheels