BMW R 1300 RT 2025 vs. Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2020

BMW R 1300 RT 2025

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2020

Technical Specifications BMW R 1300 RT 2025 compared to Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2020

BMW R 1300 RT 2025

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2020

BMW R 1300 RT 2025

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	106.5 mm	Bore	73 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	145 HP	Engine power	126.5 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	149 Nm	Torque	170 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.3	Compression Ratio	10.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	52 mm	Throttle Bore	50 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	ECU	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Dual-clutch
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	6
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	1,300 ccm	Displacement	1,833 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	A-Arm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	64 degree	Rake	59.5 degree
Trail	Trail	115 mm	Trail	109 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Six pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	285 mm	Diameter	316 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Three pistons

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Cornering ABS, Engine drag torque control, Cruise control, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,229 mm	Length	2,575 mm
Width	Width	971 mm	Width	925 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,500 mm	Wheelbase	1,695 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	780 mm	Seat Height	745 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.1 l

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, Case system, LED-Headlights, TFT display, USB-C socket, Integrated navigation system	Equipment	Heated grips, Case system, LED-Headlights, Heated seat, Topcase, Windscreen electronically adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1300 RT 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2020

The current Honda Gold Wing Tour DCT 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 Tour becomes much more agile and sporty thanks to less weight and, above all, an excellent chassis. The DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) is a perfect match for the Gold Wing Tour, especially the automated Tour and Econ stages enrich the comfort immensely. The Sport mode is perhaps a little too sporty, but there is still no lack of comfort. The seat comfort and the wind protection are unique, the many features are simply wonderful - more is really not possible.

smooth six-cylinder boxer engine

good sound - both engine and speakers

great DCT dual-clutch gearbox

electrically adjustable windshield

4 riding modes

traction control

standard airbag

electronically adjustable suspension

standard sat nav

reverse gear

heated grips

heated saddle