Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Overview - Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2021 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Technical Specifications Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	73 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	72.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	126.5 HP	Engine power	122 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	170 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	12
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	6	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,833 ccm	Displacement	1,252 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	A-Arm	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Pro-Link	Shock mount	Deflection

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	59.5 degree	Rake	60 degree
Trail	Trail	109 mm	Trail	148 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Six pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	316 mm	Diameter	260 mm
Piston	Piston	Three pistons	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	160 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,475 mm	Length	2,270 mm
Width	Width	925 mm	Width	843 mm
Height	Height	1,340 mm	Height	1,089 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,695 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	745 mm	Seat Height	765 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	365 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	228 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.1 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Heated grips, Case system, LED-Headlights, Heated seat, Windscreen electronically adjustable	Equipment	Bluetooth, Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2021

The new Honda Gold Wing is a big hit, both in terms of equipment and riding dynamics. The engine remains a wonderfully smooth six-cylinder boxer that still finds its purpose in sovereignty from the bottom up. Nevertheless, the Gold Wing is much more agile and sporty thanks to less weight and, above all, a new chassis. Nevertheless, there is no lack of comfort, the seat is wonderfully comfortable, the wind protection is sufficient due to the somewhat lower windshield - but it is good for the looks. The Gold Wing Tour models have a higher windshield and top case anyway. Theoretically, the Gold Wing can be upgraded to a Gold Wing Tour with a top case and higher windshield, but then the traction control is missing, which is standard on the Gold Wing Tour and Gold Wing Tour DCT.

Smooth six-cylinder boxer engine

good sound - both engine and speakers

electrically adjustable windshield

4 driving modes

sat nav as standard

reverse gear

heated grips

cruise control

Apple CarPlay.

Engine gets loud in the upper rev range

less storage space than predecessor

average wind protection on excavator version