Honda Gl1800 Goldwing vs Bmw K 1600 Gtl
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Gl1800 Goldwing vs Bmw K 1600 Gtl. 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. 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 Gl1800 Goldwing
Bmw K 1600 Gtl
Horsepower (hp)
126 hp
160 hp
Torque (Nm)
170 Nm
175 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
383 kg
348 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
126 hp @ 5,500 rpm
160 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
170 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
383 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model with DCT and airbag)
348 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.4 L/100km (approximately 15.6 km/L, real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
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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