Honda Ctx1300 vs Honda Gold Wing
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Ctx1300
Honda Gold Wing
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 (2018+ GL1800)
Torque
130 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
170 Nm @ 4,500 rpm (2018+ GL1800)
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; Honda did not officially publish a top speed figure)
180–200 km/h (electronically influenced; est. ~190 km/h for GL1800)
Weight
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
383 kg (curb weight, 2018+ GL1800 with DCT and airbag; base manual approx. 365 kg)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 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
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 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