2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour vs 2021 BMW K1600 Grand America vs 2021 BMW K1600 Grand America

Full specifications comparison • 3 motorcycles

Comparing 3 motorcycles
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
2021 BMW K1600 Grand America 2021 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
Weight
802.5 pounds
2021 BMW K1600 Grand America 2021 BMW K1600 Grand America

Touring

Engine
In-line six, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
162.5 km/h
Weight
802.5 pounds
Full Specifications
General
CommentsWindscreen. Bluetooth Audio and Apple CarPlay/Android auto.Audio system with Bluetooth. Cruise control. DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment). Seat heating. Topcase. Windscreen high.
Year-2020 - 21
ColoursMatte Iridium Grey MetallicBlack Storm Metallic, Mars red metallic, Hockenheim Silver Metallic
Make Model-BMW K1600 Grand America
WarrantyTransferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.-
Dimensions
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)-780 mm
Height (in.)56.3 inches56.7 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)130 mm-
Height (mm)1430 mm1440 mm
Length (in.)103.0 inches100.8 inches
Ground Clearance (in.)5.1 inches-
Seat Height (in.)29.3 inches29.5 inches
Seat Height (mm)745 mm750 mm
StorageSaddle bags, top box, glovebox (121 L total)-
Wheelbase (in.)66.7 inches63.7 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1694 mm1618 mm
Width (in.)36.4 inches39.4 inches
Width (mm)925 mm1000 mm
Length (mm)2615 mm2560 mm
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)-30.7 inches
Seat Height-780 mm / 30.7 in
Wheelbase-1680 mm / 66.1 in
Height-1465 mm / 57.7 in (excl. mirrors)
Length-2324 m / 91.5 in
Width-1000 mm / 39.4 in (incl. mirrors)
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (Quarts)5.92 US quarts-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.57 US gallons7.00 US gallons
Oil Capacity (l)5.60 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)367.0 kg364.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)809.1 pounds802.5 pounds
Fuel Capacity (l)21.10 litres26.50 litres
Fuel Capacity-26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal
Wet Weight-336 kg / 740.7 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)-162.0 km/h
Top Speed (mph.)-100.7 mph
Max Power-118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque170.0 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) @ 4500 rpm175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
Engine
Fuel Reserve (gal.)-1.06 US gallons
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Engine TypeSix cylinder boxer, four-strokeIn-line six, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)111.85 cubic inches100.62 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)1833.0 cc1649.0 cc
CO2127.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Bore x Stroke (mm)73.0 x 73.0 mm72.0 x 67.5 mm
Fuel Reserve (l)-4.00 litres
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.9 x 2.9 inches2.8 x 2.7 inches
Displacement-1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.
Engine Detail-Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Programmed Fuel InjectionInjection. Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system
Bore x Stroke-72 x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio10.5:112.2:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
EmissionsMeets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Engine Lubrication-Dry sump
Fuel Consumption5.49 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.85 mpg)5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg)
Fuel Induction-52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X
Fuel Reserve-4 Litres / 1.1 US gal
Fuel Type-Premium unleaded (95 RON)
IgnitionTransistorizedDigital CDI
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity-12 V / 19 Ah maintenance free
Drivetrain
ClutchHydraulic, wet, multiplate with coil springs, assist slipper cam. Or 7-speed (DCT) Hydraulic, wet, multiplate with oil pressure.Multi-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)   (final drive)Shaft
Gear Ratios-1st 2.23 / 2nd 1.641 / 3rd 1.319 / 4th 1.101 / 5th 0.926 / 6th 0.788
Gearbox7-speed6-speed
Transmission / Drive-Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut
Chassis
Trail (in.)4.3 inches4.3 inches
Trail (mm)109 mm108 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)109 mm125 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.1 inches5.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)104 mm135 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.3 inches4.9 inches
Frame TypeDie-cast, aluminium twin-beamAluminum bridge-type frame with load-bearing engine
Suspension - FrontDouble WishboneBMW Motorrad Duolever
Suspension - RearPro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shockParalever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)
Rake30.5°27.8°
SeatSuede/synthetic leather seats-
Steering Head Angle-62.2°
Trail-108.4 mm / 4.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front-115 mm / 4.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-135 mm / 5.3 in
Electrical Systems
Alternator-W 700
Instrumentation7-inch TFT display-
Lighting systemFull LED lighting, LED fog lights and auto-cancelling indicators.Xenon headlight
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Floating discs. 6-piston calliper. ABS.Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
Brakes - RearSingle disc. 3-piston calipers. ABS:Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral)
Rims-Cast aluminium
Rims - Front-3.0 x 17
Rims - Rear-6.00 x 17
Tyres - Front130/70-R18120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear-190/55 ZR17
Wheels-Cast aluminium wheels