Honda Ctx1300 vs Honda Gl1800 Goldwing
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Ctx1300 vs Honda Gl1800 Goldwing. Honda Ctx1300: 102 hp @ 6,700 rpm hp, 318 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; Honda did not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Honda Ctx1300
Honda Gl1800 Goldwing
Horsepower (hp)
102 hp
126 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
170 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
383 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
102 hp @ 6,700 rpm
126 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
170 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; Honda did not officially publish a top speed figure)
180 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
Weight
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
383 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model with DCT and airbag)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 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
Honda Ctx1300
7.5/10
"A flawed but deeply capable tourer that rewards patient, urban-savvy riders."
Pros
+DCT gearbox works brilliantly
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Surprisingly strong engine pull
Cons
−Genuinely heavy at speed
−Polarising, awkward styling
−Parts increasingly hard sourcing
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
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