Kawasaki Versys 900 SE 2027 vs. Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2018

Kawasaki Versys 900 SE 2027

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2018

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 900 SE 2027 compared to Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2018

Kawasaki Versys 900 SE 2027

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2018

Kawasaki Versys 900 SE 2027

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Engine power	Engine power	122 HP	Engine power	126.5 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	97.3 Nm	Torque	170 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping, Clutch systems, Assist clutch	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	ECU	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	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	4	Cylinders	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	948 ccm	Displacement	1,833 ccm

Brakes Rear

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

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	24.5 degree	Rake	59.5 degree
Trail	Trail	106 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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Collision warning, Radar cruise control, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Blind Spot Assist, Traction control, Modern electronics, IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), Kawasaki EEC, Electronic throttle control, Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS), KTRC	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	180 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
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,550 mm	Wheelbase	1,695 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	745 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.1 l

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, Heated grips, Case system, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Topcase, Integrated navigation system, Modern electronics, Customizable display, Comfort, Height-adjustable seat, Lighting, Adaptive brake lights, Storage space, Windshield	Equipment	Heated grips, Case system, LED-Headlights, Heated seat, Topcase, Windscreen electronically adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 900 SE 2027

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour DCT 2018

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