Energica Experia vs Honda Gold Wing
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Energica Experia vs Honda Gold Wing. Energica Experia: 107 hp @ 4,500 rpm (80 kW peak) hp, 260 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Energica Experia
Honda Gold Wing
Horsepower (hp)
107 hp
126 hp
Torque (Nm)
215 Nm
170 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
260 kg
383 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
107 hp @ 4,500 rpm (80 kW peak)
126 hp @ 5,500 rpm (2018+ GL1800)
Torque
215 Nm (available from 0 rpm)
170 Nm @ 4,500 rpm (2018+ GL1800)
Top Speed
180 km/h (electronically limited)
180–200 km/h (electronically influenced; est. ~190 km/h for GL1800)
Weight
260 kg (curb weight)
383 kg (curb weight, 2018+ GL1800 with DCT and airbag; base manual approx. 365 kg)
Fuel
~8-10 kWh/100km (real-world estimate; equivalent to ~0 L/100km as fully electric)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (approximately 14–17 km/L, based on 2018+ GL1800 real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Energica Experia
7.8/10
"Best electric tourer available, but the ownership infrastructure will test your patience."
Pros
+CCS fast-charging actually works
+Minimal battery degradation reported
+Genuinely comfortable touring ergonomics
Cons
−Dealer network dangerously sparse
−Tyres wear surprisingly fast
−Software updates require dealer visit
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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