Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2019 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2019

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2019

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

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Overview - Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2019 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2019

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2019

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Technical Specifications Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2019 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2019
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore73 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power126.5 HPEngine power120 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power5,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque170 NmTorque102 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque4,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.5 Compression Ratio10.3
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders6Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,833 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionA-ArmFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonSix pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonThree pistonsPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width200 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,475 mmLength2,240 mm
WidthWidth925 mmWidth895 mm
HeightHeight1,340 mmHeight1,400 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,695 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height745 mmSeat Height840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)365 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)250 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21.1 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2019

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2019

The new 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. Nevertheless, the Gold Wing is much more agile and sporty thanks to less weight and, above all, a new chassis. Nevertheless, there is no lack of comfort, the seat is wonderfully comfortable, the wind protection is sufficient due to the somewhat lower windshield - but it is good for the looks. The Gold Wing Tour models have a higher windshield and top case anyway. Theoretically, the Gold Wing can be upgraded to a Gold Wing Tour with a top case and higher windshield, but then the traction control is missing, which is standard on the Gold Wing Tour and Gold Wing Tour DCT.

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.

Engine gets loud in the upper rev range

less storage space than predecessor

average wind protection on excavator version

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda GL 1800 Goldwing vs Kawasaki Versys 1000

Price Honda GL 1800 Goldwing

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Price Kawasaki Versys 1000

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