2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour vs 2021 BMW R 1250RT

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 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 R 1250RT 2021 BMW R 1250RT

Touring

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm
Power
136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
279 kg / 615 lbs
Full Specifications
General
CommentsWindscreen. Bluetooth Audio and Apple CarPlay/Android auto.-
Year-2021
ColoursMatte Iridium Grey Metallic-
Make Model-BMW R 1250RT
WarrantyTransferable, 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-
Wheelbase (in.)66.7 inches-
Height (mm)1430 mm-
Length (in.)103.0 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1694 mm-
Width (in.)36.4 inches-
Seat Height (in.)29.3 inches-
Seat Height (mm)745 mm-
Width (mm)925 mm-
StorageSaddle bags, top box, glovebox (121 L total)-
Length (mm)2615 mm-
Seat Height-805 mm to 825 mm / 31.6 in to 32.4 in 830 mm to 850 mm / 32.6 in to 33.4 in - SE high seat 760 mm to 780 mm / 29.9 in to 30.7 in - low seat
Wheelbase-1485 mm / 58.4 in
Length-2222 mm / 87.4 in
Width-985 mm / 38.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (Quarts)5.92 US quarts-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.57 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)21.10 litres-
Oil Capacity (l)5.60 litres-
Wet Weight (lbs.)809.1 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)367.0 kg279
Fuel Capacity-25 Litres / 6.6 US gal
Max Load-505 kg / 1113.3 lbs
Wet Weight-279 kg / 615 lbs
Performance
Max Power-136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque170.0 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) @ 4500 rpm143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)73.0 x 73.0 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.9 x 2.9 inches-
Displacement (cc)1833.0 cc-
Displacement (ci)111.85 cubic inches-
Engine TypeSix cylinder boxer, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)-
CO2127.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement-1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm
Fuel SystemInjection. Programmed Fuel Injection-
Bore x Stroke-102.5 x 76 mm
Compression Ratio10.5:112.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid / Air cooled
EmissionsMeets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter, compliant with Euro 5 emission standard
Engine Management-Digital engine control: BMS-O with e-gas
Fuel Consumption5.49 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.85 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, 52mm throttle valve
Fuel Type-Super petrol unleaded, octane number 95 (ROZ), adaptation through engine control (91 to 98 ROZ)
IgnitionTransistorized-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity-12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free
Drivetrain
ClutchHydraulic, wet, multiplate with coil springs, assist slipper cam. Or 7-speed (DCT) Hydraulic, wet, multiplate with oil pressure.Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)   (final drive)Shaft
Gear Ratios-1st (2.438) 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.943 6th 0.848
Gearbox7-speed-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.650
Secondary Drive Ratio-1.061
Transmission / Drive-6-speed helical synchromesh gearbox
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)104 mm-
Trail (mm)109 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.3 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)109 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.1 inches-
Trail (in.)4.3 inches-
Frame TypeDie-cast, aluminium twin-beamTwo-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Suspension - FrontDouble WishboneBMW Motorrad 37mm Telelever, central spring strut
Suspension - RearPro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shockCast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, spring preload continuously and hydraulically adjustable via adjuster knob, adjustable rebound-stage damping via adjuster knob
Rake30.5°-
SeatSuede/synthetic leather seats-
Steering Angle-64.1°
Trail-116 mm / 4.5 in
Wheel Travel - Front-120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-136 mm / 5.3 in
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation7-inch TFT display-
Lighting systemFull LED lighting, LED fog lights and auto-cancelling indicators.-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Floating discs. 6-piston calliper. ABS.2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers
Brakes - RearSingle disc. 3-piston calipers. ABS:Single 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad full integral ABS Pro (full integral braking, lean optimised)
Rims - Front-3.50 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.50 x 17
Tyres - Front130/70-R18120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear-180/55 ZR17
Wheels-Die-cast aluminium