BMW K1600 GT / GTL vs Honda Gold Wing: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW K1600 GT / GTL (2022-2025) and the Honda Gold Wing (2018-2025), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW K1600 GT / GTL 160 hp, Honda Gold Wing 125 hp.
- Torque: BMW K1600 GT / GTL 180 Nm, Honda Gold Wing 170 Nm.
- Weight: BMW K1600 GT / GTL 343 kg, Honda Gold Wing 357 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW K1600 GT / GTL (2022-2025)160 (best)
- Honda Gold Wing (2018-2025)125
Torque Nm
- BMW K1600 GT / GTL (2022-2025)180 (best)
- Honda Gold Wing (2018-2025)170
Weight kg
- BMW K1600 GT / GTL (2022-2025)343 (best)
- Honda Gold Wing (2018-2025)357
Full specs
| Specification |  2022-2025 · GT (figures for GT; shared powertrain/chassis update also applied to GTL, K1600 B, and Grand America) Remove |  2018-2025 · Base Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Years | 2022-2025 | 2018-2025 |
| Engine | 1649cc liquid-cooled inline-6, DOHC, Euro5-compliant, revised BMS-O engine management, 2 knock sensors | 1,833cc liquid-cooled flat-six (horizontally opposed), SOHC 24-valve |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 1,649 cc | 1,833 cc |
| Power | 160 hp @ 6,750 rpmBest | 125 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 180 Nm @ 5,250 rpmBest | 170 Nm @ 4,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential manual gearbox, shaft final drive, optional Gear Shift Assist Pro (quickshifter) | 6-speed manual, shaft final drive (7-speed DCT automatic optional) |
| Final drive | shaft | shaft |
| Weight | 343 kg (wet)Best | 357 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 744 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 26.5 LBest | 20.8 L |
| Front suspension | BMW Duolever double-wishbone front end (not a telescopic fork) w/ central spring strut, electronically adjustable (Dynamic ESA), 115mm travel | Showa double-wishbone front end, non-adjustable, 109mm (4.3in) travel |
| Rear suspension | BMW Paralever single-sided swingarm, central spring strut, electronically adjustable (Dynamic ESA), 135mm travel | Pro-Link single-sided aluminum swingarm with monoshock, preload adjustable (rebound not adjustable), 104mm (4.1in) travel |
| Brake system | Cornering-aware ABS Pro (full integral) standard | Standard ABS with linked front-to-rear (combined) braking |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm floating discs, four-piston fixed calipers | Dual 320mm discs, radial-mount 6-piston Nissin calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 320mm disc, two-piston floating caliper | Single 316mm disc, 3-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 | 130/70-18 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-17 | 200/55R16 |
| Quickshifter | No | No |
| Launch price | USD 23,895 (US) | USD 23,500 (US)Best |