Honda Gold Wing vs Bmw R 1250 Rt — which has more power?

Honda Gold Wing produces 126 hp @ 5,500 rpm (2018+ GL1800); Bmw R 1250 Rt produces 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm. Bmw R 1250 Rt wins by 10 hp.

Honda Gold Wing vs Bmw R 1250 Rt — which is faster?

Top speed: Honda Gold Wing 180–200 km/h (electronically influenced; est. ~190 km/h for GL1800), Bmw R 1250 Rt 200 km/h (electronically influenced; estimated). Bmw R 1250 Rt is the faster of the two.

Honda Gold Wing vs Bmw R 1250 Rt — which is lighter?

Weight: Honda Gold Wing 383 kg (curb weight, 2018+ GL1800 with DCT and airbag; base manual approx. 365 kg), Bmw R 1250 Rt 279 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids, no optional luggage).

Honda Gold Wing vs Bmw R 1250 Rt — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Honda Gold Wing 6.0–7.0 L/100km (approximately 14–17 km/L, based on 2018+ GL1800 real-world average), Bmw R 1250 Rt 5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Honda Gold Wing vs Bmw R 1250 Rt — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Honda Gold Wing 8.5/10 and Bmw R 1250 Rt 8.5/10. Honda Gold Wing caveat: New riders or those lacking confident low-speed control. Bmw R 1250 Rt caveat: You ride mostly cities or tight mountain roads.

Honda Gold Wing vs Bmw R 1250 Rt — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Honda Gold Wing 126 hp, Bmw R 1250 Rt 136 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Honda Gold Wing vs Bmw R 1250 Rt — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Honda Gold Wing: 383 kg, 126 hp. Bmw R 1250 Rt: 279 kg, 136 hp.

Honda Gold Wing vs Bmw R 1250 Rt

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Gold Wing vs Bmw R 1250 Rt. 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. Bmw R 1250 Rt: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 279 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids, no optional luggage) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically influenced; estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.