Bmw K 1600 Grand America vs Honda Gl1800 Goldwing
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1600 Grand America vs Honda Gl1800 Goldwing. Bmw K 1600 Grand America: 160 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 367 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda Gl1800 Goldwing: 126 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 383 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model with DCT and airbag) weight, top speed 180 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1600 Grand America
Honda Gl1800 Goldwing
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
126 hp
Torque (Nm)
175 Nm
170 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
367 kg
383 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
160 hp @ 7,750 rpm
126 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
170 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (electronically limited)
180 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
Weight
367 kg (wet/curb weight)
383 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model with DCT and airbag)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.4 L/100km (approximately 15.6 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1600 Grand America
8.5/10
"The ultimate touring bike for riders who maintain it properly."
Pros
+Silky inline-six engine
+Technology still class-leading
+Exceptional long-haul comfort
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Heavy below 10mph
−Early infotainment unreliable
Honda Gl1800 Goldwing
9.0/10
"The used bike market's most sensible luxury touring purchase, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof flat-six reliability
+Cavernous integrated storage
+Exceptional long-haul comfort
Cons
−Brutal low-speed maneuverability
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Tip-overs devastate resale value
Top 10 Accessories
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