BMW K 1600 GT 2019 vs. Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour 2021

BMW K 1600 GT 2019

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour 2021

Overview - BMW K 1600 GT 2019 vs Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour 2021

BMW K 1600 GT 2019

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour 2021

Technical Specifications BMW K 1600 GT 2019 compared to Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour 2021

BMW K 1600 GT 2019

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour 2021

BMW K 1600 GT 2019

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	72 mm	Bore	73 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	160 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	175 Nm	Torque	170 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.2	Compression Ratio	10.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	6	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	1,649 ccm	Displacement	1,833 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Extruded	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, 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	2,324 mm	Length	2,575 mm
Width	Width	1,000 mm	Width	925 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	745 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	319 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	379 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.1 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1600 GT 2019

Extremely cultivated straight-six engine with huge torque and plenty of power - but without any willingness to use force, simply a power unit of the highest sovereignty. Agile and nimble despite a live weight of 339 kg (fully fuelled). With Dynamic ESA, DTC, ABS Pro and shift assist, it is sporty and safe to drive.

Pleasant, completely relaxed seating position

excellent electronics from traction control to semi-active suspension

ABS Pro

shift assistant

much sportier to drive than the dimensions suggest.

Cockpit already looks a little outdated in contrast to the built-in technology