2002 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing vs 2021 BMW K1600 Grand America vs 2021 BMW K1600 Grand America

Full specifications comparison • 3 motorcycles

Comparing 3 motorcycles
2002 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing 2002 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing

Touring

Engine
Six cylinder boxer
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
800.3 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
Comments-Audio system with Bluetooth. Cruise control. DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment). Seat heating. Topcase. Windscreen high.
Year-2020 - 21
Colours-Black Storm Metallic, Mars red metallic, Hockenheim Silver Metallic
Make Model-BMW K1600 Grand America
Dimensions
Width (mm)945 mm1000 mm
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)-30.7 inches
Seat Height (mm)740 mm750 mm
Seat Height (in.)29.1 inches29.5 inches
Length (mm)2,635 mm2560 mm
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)-780 mm
Height (mm)1,455 mm1440 mm
Height (in.)57.3 inches56.7 inches
Length (in.)103.7 inches100.8 inches
Width (in.)37.2 inches39.4 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,690 mm1618 mm
Wheelbase (in.)66.5 inches63.7 inches
Ground Clearance (in.)4.9 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)125 mm-
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
Wet Weight (lbs.)-802.5 pounds
Fuel Capacity (l)16.00 litres26.50 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.23 gallons7.00 US gallons
Dry Weight (lbs.)800.3 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)363-
Wet Weight (kg)-364.0 kg
Fuel Capacity-26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal
Wet Weight-336 kg / 740.7 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)-101.0 mph
Top Speed (km/h)-162.5 km/h
Max Power-118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque167.00175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.3284 HP/kg-
Engine
Displacement (ci)111.79 cubic inches100.62 cubic inches
CO2-132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel Control-Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.9 x 2.8 inches2.8 x 2.7 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)74.0 x 71.0 mm72.0 x 67.5 mm
Displacement (cc)1832.00 cc1649.0 cc
Engine TypeSix cylinder boxerIn-line six, four-stroke
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.79 gallons1.06 US gallons
Fuel Reserve (l)3.00 litres4.00 litres
Stroke4-
Displacement-1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.
Engine Detail-Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjectionInjection. Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system
Bore x Stroke-72 x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio9.8:112.2:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
Emissions-Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Engine Lubrication-Dry sump
Fuel Consumption-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)
Ignition-Digital CDI
Starter-Electric
Valve System24
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity-12 V / 19 Ah maintenance free
Drivetrain
Clutch-Multi-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)Shaft drive (cardan)   (final drive)
Gear Ratios-1st 2.23 / 2nd 1.641 / 3rd 1.319 / 4th 1.101 / 5th 0.926 / 6th 0.788
Gearbox6-speed with reverse6-speed
Transmission / Drive-Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut
Chassis
Trail (in.)-4.3 inches
Trail (mm)-108 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.1 inches5.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.5 inches4.9 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)105 mm135 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)140 mm125 mm
Frame Type-Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Suspension - Front-Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)
Suspension - Rear-Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)
Rake-27.8°
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
Lighting system-Xenon headlight
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)296 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)316 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.7 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)12.4 inches-
Brakes - FrontDual discDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 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-R18 63H120/70-ZR17
Tyres - Rear180/60-R16 74H190/55 ZR17
Wheels-Cast aluminium wheels