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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.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Honda Gold Wing Bmw R 1250 Rt
Horsepower (hp)
126 hp
136 hp
Torque (Nm)
170 Nm
143 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
383 kg
279 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
126 hp @ 5,500 rpm (2018+ GL1800)
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
170 Nm @ 4,500 rpm (2018+ GL1800)
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
180–200 km/h (electronically influenced; est. ~190 km/h for GL1800)
200 km/h (electronically influenced; estimated)
Weight
383 kg (curb weight, 2018+ GL1800 with DCT and airbag; base manual approx. 365 kg)
279 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids, no optional luggage)
Fuel
6.0–7.0 L/100km (approximately 14–17 km/L, based on 2018+ GL1800 real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Honda Gold Wing
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
Bmw R 1250 Rt
Bmw R 1250 Rt
8.5/10

"The best used touring motorcycle money can buy if inspected properly."

Pros
+ShiftCam engine is exceptional
+Wind protection genuinely class-leading
+Heated seats and grips standard
Cons
Heavy in slow traffic
Final drive spline wear expensive
Dealer servicing costs hurt

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Givi · Top Box
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SW-Motech Engine Guard Crash Bar Gold Wing GL1800
SW-Motech · Crash Bars
SW-Motech Engine Guard Crash Bar Gold Wing GL1800
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SW-Motech Crashbars Engine Guard BMW R 1250 RT
SW-Motech · Crash Bars
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ApplianPar Front and Rear Brake Pads for Honda GL1800 Goldwing CBR1100XX ST1100 ST1300 VTX1800 VFR800 Interceptor Fury
Brake Pads
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Touratech Flacka Tank Bag BMW R 1250 RT
Touratech · Tank Bag
Touratech Flacka Tank Bag BMW R 1250 RT
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Mighty Max Battery Y50-N18L-A3 Battery for Honda GL1500 Gold Wing 1500CC 1988-2000
Battery
Mighty Max Battery Y50-N18L-A3 Battery for Honda GL1500 Gold Wing 1500CC 1988-2000
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MRA Vario Touring Screen BMW R 1250 RT
MRA · Windscreen
MRA Vario Touring Screen BMW R 1250 RT
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Pro Taper
Chain & Lube
Pro Taper
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Sargent World Sport Performance Seat BMW R 1250 RT
Sargent · Comfort Seat
Sargent World Sport Performance Seat BMW R 1250 RT
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