Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2022 vs. BMW R 1300 RT 2026

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2022

BMW R 1300 RT 2026

Technical Specifications Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2022 compared to BMW R 1300 RT 2026

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2022

BMW R 1300 RT 2026

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2022

BMW R 1300 RT 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	73 mm	Bore	106.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	126 HP	Engine power	145 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	170 Nm	Torque	149 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	13.3
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	50 mm	Throttle Bore	52 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping, Clutch systems
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	ECU
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Dual-clutch	Transmission Type	Gearshift
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	1,300 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	A-Arm	Front suspension	Telelever

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Paralever

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	120 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	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,475 mm	Length	2,229 mm
Width	Width	925 mm	Width	971 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,695 mm	Wheelbase	1,500 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	745 mm	Seat Height	780 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	390 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	281 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.1 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l
Range	Range	383 km	Range	489 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	127 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	113 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.5 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.9 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Heated grips, Case system, LED-Headlights, Heated seat, Windscreen electronically adjustable	Equipment	Connectivity, Case system, LED-Headlights, TFT display, USB-C socket, Integrated navigation system, Modern electronics, Charging & power, Lighting, Storage space

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2022

The 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. It may be sportier than its predecessors, but it remains a comfortable tourer at heart. There is no lack of comfort, the seat comfort is superb, the wind protection sufficient, especially on the Gold Wing Tour models with higher windscreen and top case. The electronics package is also very generous, but here the years since the last major update are noticeable. Gold Wing fans will still enjoy it, but there are more contemporary tourers on the market.

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.

Electronics no longer state of the art

engine gets loud in the upper rev range

quite limited lean angle clearance

BMW R 1300 RT 2026

The BMW R 1300 RT combines its classic touring qualities with a surprising amount of dynamic handling. Comfort, electronics and touring capabilities remain at a very high standard, whilst the suspension, engine and geometry adjustment make the bike significantly more agile. BMW has thus succeeded in creating a remarkably versatile touring bike.

highly dynamic riding performance for a touring motorbike

excellent long-distance comfort

a refined and powerful boxer engine

innovative suspension with adjustable geometry

intuitive automated gear-shifting technology

The vehicle’s heavy overall weight is noticeable when manoeuvring

the complex technology takes some getting used to

the vehicle’s wide body can make it somewhat unwieldy in everyday use