2012 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing vs 2021 BMW K1600 Grand America vs 2021 BMW K1600 Grand America

Full specifications comparison • 3 motorcycles

Comparing 3 motorcycles
2012 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing 2012 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing

Touring

Engine
Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
895.0 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 / 100.7 mph
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 / 101.0 mph
Weight
802.5 pounds
Full Specifications
General
CommentsModel ID: TRX680FAAudio system with Bluetooth. Cruise control. DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment). Seat heating. Topcase. Windscreen high.
Year-2020 - 21
ColoursMetallic Red, Metallic Black, Pearl Yellow, Metallic TitaniumBlack Storm Metallic, Mars red metallic, Hockenheim Silver Metallic
Make Model-BMW K1600 Grand America
WarrantyOne year. Unlimited milage. Transferable.-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,689 mm1618 mm
Width (in.)46.8 inches39.4 inches
Width (mm)1,189 mm1000 mm
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)-780 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)254 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)10.0 inches-
Height (mm)1,207 mm1440 mm
Length (in.)83.2 inches100.8 inches
Length (mm)2,113 mm2560 mm
Seat Height (in.)29.1 inches29.5 inches
Seat Height (mm)739 mm750 mm
Wheelbase (in.)66.5 inches63.7 inches
Height (in.)47.5 inches56.7 inches
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)-30.7 inches
Seat Height739 mm / 29.1 in.780 mm / 30.7 in
Wheelbase1,689 mm / 66.5 in.1680 mm / 66.1 in
Height1,207 mm / 47.5 in.1465 mm / 57.7 in (excl. mirrors)
Length2,113 mm / 83.2 in.2560 mm / 100.8 in.
Width1,189 mm / 46.8 in.1000 mm / 39.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.60 gallons7.00 US gallons
Wet Weight (kg)406.0 kg364.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)895.0 pounds802.5 pounds
Fuel Capacity (l)24.98 litres26.50 litres
Fuel Capacity24.98 litres / 6.60 gallons26.50 litres / 7.00 US gallons
Wet Weight406.0 kg / 895.0 lbs364.0 kg / 802.5 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)-101.0 mph
Top Speed (km/h)-162.5 km/h
Top Speed-162.0 km/h / 100.7 mph
Max Power-118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque-175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
Engine
CO2151.5 CO132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Displacement (cc)1832.00 cc1649.0 cc
Fuel Reserve (l)4.54 litres4.00 litres
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.20 gallons1.06 US gallons
Fuel ControlSOHCDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Engine TypeSix cylinder boxer, four-strokeIn-line six, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)111.79 cubic inches100.62 cubic inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)74.0 x 71.0 mm72.0 x 67.5 mm
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.9 x 2.8 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 Injection (PGM-FI)Injection. 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
EmissionsMeets current CARB and EPA standards.Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Engine LubricationDry sumpDry sump
Fuel Consumption6.53 litres/100 km (15.3 km/l or 36.02 mpg)5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg)
Fuel Induction-52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X
Fuel Reserve4.54 litres / 1.20 gallons4 Litres / 1.1 US gal
Fuel Type-Premium unleaded (95 RON)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mappingDigital CDI
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System24
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity-12 V / 19 Ah maintenance free
Drivetrain
ClutchAutomaticMultiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)Shaft
Gear Ratios-1st 2.23 / 2nd 1.641 / 3rd 1.319 / 4th 1.101 / 5th 0.926 / 6th 0.788
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
Primary DriveDirect front and rear driveshafts with TraxLok® and torque-sensitive front differential-
Transmission / Drive-Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut
Chassis
Trail (mm)109 mm108 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)203 mm135 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)8.0 inches5.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)175 mm125 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)6.9 inches4.9 inches
Trail (in.)4.3 inches4.3 inches
Frame Type-Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Suspension - Front45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system.BMW Motorrad Duolever
Suspension - RearPro-Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with computer-controlled spring-preload adjustment with two memory presetsBMW Motorrad Paralever
Rake29.2°27.8°
Steering Head Angle-62.2°
Trail109 mm / 4.3 in.108.4 mm / 4.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front175 mm / 6.9 in.115 mm / 4.5 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear203 mm / 8.0 in.125 mm / 4.9 in.
Electrical Systems
Alternator-W 700
Lighting system-Xenon headlight
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)316 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)12.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)296 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.7 inches-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Anti-lock brakingDouble 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-R18120/70-ZR17
Tyres - Rear180/60-R16190/55 ZR17
Wheels-Cast aluminium wheels