Yamaha R1 2009 vs. Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2005

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2005

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2005

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Overview - Yamaha R1 2009 vs Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2005

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2005

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2005

Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2009 compared to Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2005

Yamaha R1 2009
Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power182 HPEngine power118 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders6
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement1,832 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,690 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height740 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight206 kgDry Weight363 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity25 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2005

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing 2005

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha R1 vs Honda GL 1800 Goldwing

Price Yamaha R1

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Price Honda GL 1800 Goldwing

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