Honda Ctx700 vs Honda Gold Wing
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Ctx700 vs Honda Gold Wing. Honda Ctx700: 47 hp @ 6,250 rpm hp, 228 kg (curb weight, DCT model) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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
Honda Ctx700
Honda Gold Wing
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
126 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
170 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
383 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
47 hp @ 6,250 rpm
126 hp @ 5,500 rpm (2018+ GL1800)
Torque
60 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
170 Nm @ 4,500 rpm (2018+ GL1800)
Top Speed
160 km/h
180–200 km/h (electronically influenced; est. ~190 km/h for GL1800)
Weight
228 kg (curb weight, DCT model)
383 kg (curb weight, 2018+ GL1800 with DCT and airbag; base manual approx. 365 kg)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (approximately 14–17 km/L, based on 2018+ GL1800 real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Ctx700
7.0/10
"Sensible, reliable commuter that never pretends to be anything else."
Pros
+Exceptional long-term reliability
+DCT genuinely transforms commuting
+Outstanding fuel economy
Cons
−Uninspiring power delivery
−DCT service often neglected
−Resale value drops fast
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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