Honda Gl1000 Goldwing vs Bmw K 1200 Lt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Gl1000 Goldwing vs Bmw K 1200 Lt. Honda Gl1000 Goldwing: 80 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 266 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Bmw K 1200 Lt: 116 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 370 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Gl1000 Goldwing
Bmw K 1200 Lt
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
116 hp
Torque (Nm)
86 Nm
130 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
266 kg
370 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
80 hp @ 7,500 rpm
116 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
86 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
130 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
266 kg (wet/curb weight)
370 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Gl1000 Goldwing
7.5/10
"A rewarding classic, but only buy a fully sorted, documented example."
Pros
+Silky flat-four engine
+Legendary low centre gravity
+Strong enthusiast parts network
Cons
−Four carbs cause headaches
−Electrical gremlins everywhere
−Age demands constant vigilance
Bmw K 1200 Lt
7.8/10
"The ultimate tourer — if you buy the right one."
Pros
+Exceptional long-distance wind protection
+Powerful smooth inline-four engine
+Heated seats actually work brilliantly
Cons
−Expensive and complex electrics
−Heavy at low speeds
−Parts cost hurts badly
Top 10 Accessories
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