Honda Gl1000 Goldwing vs Bmw K 1600 Gtl
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Gl1000 Goldwing vs Bmw K 1600 Gtl. 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 1600 Gtl: 160 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 348 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Gl1000 Goldwing
Bmw K 1600 Gtl
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
160 hp
Torque (Nm)
86 Nm
175 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
266 kg
348 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
80 hp @ 7,500 rpm
160 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
86 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
266 kg (wet/curb weight)
348 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical 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 1600 Gtl
8.5/10
"The finest touring bike money can buy, if you can afford upkeep."
Pros
+Silky inline-six engine
+Premium electronics actually work
+Exceptional long-haul comfort
Cons
−Genuinely punishing service costs
−Heavy, unforgiving when dropped
−Used prices stay stubbornly high
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