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All Bikes/Compare/Bmw R 1250 Rt vs Honda Gold Wing

Bmw R 1250 Rt vs Honda Gold Wing

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Bmw R 1250 Rt vs Honda Gold Wing. Bmw R 1250 Rt: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 279 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids, no optional luggage) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically influenced; estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda Gold Wing: 126 hp @ 5,500 rpm (2018+ GL1800) hp, 383 kg (curb weight, 2018+ GL1800 with DCT and airbag; base manual approx. 365 kg) weight, top speed 180–200 km/h (electronically influenced; est. ~190 km/h for GL1800), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Bmw R 1250 Rt Honda Gold Wing
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
126 hp
Torque (Nm)
143 Nm
170 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
279 kg
383 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
126 hp @ 5,500 rpm (2018+ GL1800)
Torque
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
170 Nm @ 4,500 rpm (2018+ GL1800)
Top Speed
200 km/h (electronically influenced; estimated)
180–200 km/h (electronically influenced; est. ~190 km/h for GL1800)
Weight
279 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids, no optional luggage)
383 kg (curb weight, 2018+ GL1800 with DCT and airbag; base manual approx. 365 kg)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (approximately 14–17 km/L, based on 2018+ GL1800 real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Bmw R 1250 Rt
Bmw R 1250 Rt
8.5/10

"The best used touring motorcycle money can buy if inspected properly."

Pros
+ShiftCam engine is exceptional
+Wind protection genuinely class-leading
+Heated seats and grips standard
Cons
Heavy in slow traffic
Final drive spline wear expensive
Dealer servicing costs hurt
Honda Gold Wing
Honda Gold Wing
8.5/10

"The gold standard in touring bikes, if you can handle the weight."

Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability record
+Unmatched long-haul comfort
+DCT transmission genuinely clever
Cons
Punishing weight in slow traffic
Expensive tire replacements
Common tip-over fairing damage

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Givi · Top Box
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SW-Motech Crashbars Engine Guard BMW R 1250 RT
SW-Motech · Crash Bars
SW-Motech Crashbars Engine Guard BMW R 1250 RT
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SW-Motech Engine Guard Crash Bar Gold Wing GL1800
SW-Motech · Crash Bars
SW-Motech Engine Guard Crash Bar Gold Wing GL1800
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Touratech Flacka Tank Bag BMW R 1250 RT
Touratech · Tank Bag
Touratech Flacka Tank Bag BMW R 1250 RT
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ApplianPar Front and Rear Brake Pads for Honda GL1800 Goldwing CBR1100XX ST1100 ST1300 VTX1800 VFR800 Interceptor Fury
Brake Pads
ApplianPar Front and Rear Brake Pads for Honda GL1800 Goldwing CBR1100XX ST1100 ST1300 VTX1800 VFR800 Interceptor Fury
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MRA Vario Touring Screen BMW R 1250 RT
MRA · Windscreen
MRA Vario Touring Screen BMW R 1250 RT
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Mighty Max Battery Y50-N18L-A3 Battery for Honda GL1500 Gold Wing 1500CC 1988-2000
Battery
Mighty Max Battery Y50-N18L-A3 Battery for Honda GL1500 Gold Wing 1500CC 1988-2000
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Sargent World Sport Performance Seat BMW R 1250 RT
Sargent · Comfort Seat
Sargent World Sport Performance Seat BMW R 1250 RT
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Pro Taper
Chain & Lube
Pro Taper
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