BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021 vs. Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2021

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2021

Overview - BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021 vs Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2021

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2021

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021 compared to Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2021

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2021

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	102.5 mm	Bore	73 mm
Stroke	Stroke	76 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 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	143 Nm	Torque	170 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	10.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	52 mm	Throttle Bore	50 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
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	liquid-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,254 ccm	Displacement	1,833 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	A-Arm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	65.1 degree	Rake	59.5 degree
Trail	Trail	95.4 mm	Trail	109 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	305 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Six pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	276 mm	Diameter	316 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Three pistons

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Hill start assist, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire	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	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,270 mm	Length	2,475 mm
Width	Width	952 mm	Width	925 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,504 mm	Wheelbase	1,695 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	745 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	268 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	365 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	30 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.1 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Heated seat, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable	Equipment	Heated grips, Case system, LED-Headlights, Heated seat, Windscreen electronically adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

The Adventure is the ultimate touring machine. The high seat height limits the target group, as does the high price. But if you overcome these two hurdles, you get a magnificent mile-eater. The engine shakes all kinds of driving fun out of its sleeves. The low fuel consumption in combination with the gigantic 30-litre tank ensures an incredibly long range.

Practical details for frequent riders on board

Gigantic range

Amazingly low fuel consumption

Good wind and weather protection

Great ride comfort

Powerful engine

Great connectivity app

Easy-to-read display

Great ride comfort

Confident feeling in the saddle

Pleasant seating position for pillion passenger

Practical riding aids

Great headlights

Great ergonomics for tall people

Easy to ride

High weight strains when manoeuvring

gearshifts somewhat stiff at low revs

jagged appearance with little elegance

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2021

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