Can-am Spyder Rt vs Honda Gold Wing
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Can-am Spyder Rt vs Honda Gold Wing. Can-am Spyder Rt: 115 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 452 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Can-am Spyder Rt
Honda Gold Wing
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
126 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
170 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
452 kg
383 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
115 hp @ 7,500 rpm
126 hp @ 5,500 rpm (2018+ GL1800)
Torque
108 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
170 Nm @ 4,500 rpm (2018+ GL1800)
Top Speed
185 km/h
180–200 km/h (electronically influenced; est. ~190 km/h for GL1800)
Weight
452 kg (wet/curb weight)
383 kg (curb weight, 2018+ GL1800 with DCT and airbag; base manual approx. 365 kg)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 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
Can-am Spyder Rt
7.5/10
"Outstanding touring machine, but only if you're honest about what it is."
Pros
+Effortless stability on highways
+Massive touring luggage capacity
+Semi-auto gearbox is brilliant
Cons
−Dealer-only servicing costs hurt
−Proprietary tires are pricey
−Front suspension wears quickly
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
Top 10 Accessories
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