BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2026 vs. Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2026

Technical Specifications BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2026 compared to Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2026

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2026

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2026

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BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2026

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	107.1 mm	Bore	73 mm
Stroke	Stroke	100 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	91 HP	Engine power	126.5 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	4,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	163 Nm	Torque	170 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.6	Compression Ratio	10.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	48 mm	Throttle Bore	50 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Dual-clutch
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	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,802 ccm	Displacement	1,833 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	A-Arm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	110 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	105 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	62.7 degree	Rake	59.5 degree
Trail	Trail	183.5 mm	Trail	109 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Six pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	316 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Three pistons

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire, Cruise control,	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Tire pressure monitoring system, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, 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	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,640 mm	Length	2,475 mm
Width	Width	970 mm	Width	925 mm
Height	Height	1,500 mm	Height	1,340 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,689 mm	Wheelbase	1,695 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	740 mm	Seat Height	745 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	433 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	393 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	180 km/h	Top Speed	180 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	413 km	Range	383 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	134 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	124 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.8 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.4 l/100km
Stationary noise	Stationary noise	94 dB	Stationary noise	89 dB
Euro Norm	Euro Norm	Euro 5+	Euro Norm	Euro 5+

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, Heated grips, Case system, Cornering lights, LED-Headlights, Heated seat, Sound System, TFT display, , , ,	Equipment	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Connectivity, Heated grips, Keyless System, Case system, LED-Headlights, Heated seat, Start/Stop system, TFT display, USB-C socket, Windscreen electronically adjustable, , , , , , ,