Honda GoldWing vs BMW K 1600 GTL
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Overview
| Specs Score | 92 / 100 | 92 / 100 |
General
| Model | GoldWing | K 1600 GTL |
| Type | Tourer | Tourer |
| Colors | Graphite Black, Pearl Glare White, Metallic Red | Black Storm Metallic, Gravity Blue Metallic |
| Automotive Battery Details | 12V/20AH | 12 V / 16 Ah, Maintenance-free |
| Warranty Details | 3 years | 3 years |
Engine and Transmission Details
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 24 valve SOHC flat-6 | Oil/water-cooled, Six-cylinder, Four-stroke, In-line Engine with Four Valves Per Cylinder |
| Engine Displacement | 1833 cc | 1649 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Valves/Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valve Configuration | SOHC | |
| Maximum Power | 124.72 bhp @ 5500rpm | 158.24 bhp @ 6750rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 170 Nm @ 4500rpm | 180 Nm @ 5250rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (DCT) | Manual, Helical |
| Fuel Supply System | PGM-FI Electronic Fuel Injection | |
| Start Type | Self, Integrated Starter Generator system | Self |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Bore | 73 mm | 72 mm |
| Stroke | 73 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Gear Box | 7 Speed Automatic (DCT) Gear Box | 6 Speed Manual Gear Box |
| Drive Type | Shaft Drive | Shaft Drive |
| Clutch Type | Assist Slipper Cam (DCT) Hydraulic, Wet Multiplate with Oil Pressure | Multiple-disc Clutch In Oil Bath |
| Air Filter Type | Paper | |
| Alternator | Three-phase Alternator with 700 W (Nominal Power) | |
| Throttle Control | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Electronic Intake Pipe Injection Digital Engine Management System: BMS-O with Throttle-by-wire |
Performance Details
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 21.1 L | 26.5 L |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 4 L | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) |
Suspension and Braking Details
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | BMW Motorrad Duolever; Central Spring Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Pro Link | Cast Aluminium Single-sided Swing Arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; Central Spring Strut |
| Brake Type | Double Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) | Double Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) |
| Brake Size | 320 mm (Front), 316 mm (Rear) | 320 mm (Front), 320 mm (Rear) |
| Caster Angle | 30.5 ° | |
| Trail | 109 mm | |
| Caliper Front | 6-piston Calliper | 4-piston Fixed Calipers |
| Caliper Rear | 3-piston Calliper | Double-piston Caliper |
| Frame Details | Aluminium Die-Cast, Twin Tube | Bridge-type Frame, Cast Aluminium, Load-bearing Engine |
| Suspension And Braking Features | Suspension Travel Front- 115mm, Suspension Travel Rear- 135mm, Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment with Automatic Load Leveling), Steering Stabiliser |
Body Design Details
| Kerb Weight | 390 kg | 358 kg |
| Length | 2615 mm | 2489 mm |
| Width | 905 mm | 1000 mm |
| Height | 1430 mm | 1490-1580mm |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | |
| Wheel Base | 1695 mm | 1618 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 2 Seater | 2 Seater |
| Seat Height | 745 mm | 750 mm |
| Seat Details | Separate Stepped Seat | One-Piece Seat Bench |
| Wheel Design | Alloy Wheel | Cast Aluminium Wheels Wheel |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Tubeless, Radial |
| Tyre Size Front | 130/70 R18 M/C 63H | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Tyre Size Rear | 200/55 R16 M/C 77H | 190/55 ZR 17 |
| Wheel Size Front | 3.50 x 17" | |
| Wheel Size Rear | 6.00 x 17" |
Comfort and Convenience Details
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Inbuilt Navigation System | Yes, via Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Yes |
| Boot Space | 61 L | |
| Ride Modes | Eco, Rain, Sports, Tour | Rain, Road, Dynamic |
| Power Outlet 12V | Yes | |
| USB Charging Port | Yes | Yes, Type-C |
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Front Storage Box | Yes | |
| Side Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Centre Stand | Yes | |
| Passenger Footrest | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger Backrest | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger Grab Handle | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Mode | Yes | Yes, with Reversing Aid |
| Extra Features | Electric Adjustable Screen | Heating Grips, Seat Heating, Side Cases, Top Case (Datachable), Audio system 2.0 with DAB+, SAT-radio and Sound-Profiles, Seat Heating, Multi-Controller, Adjustable Handbrake and Clutch Levers, Comfort Footrests, Smartphone Tray, Adjustable Windscreen, Floor Lighting |
Safety Features
| Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes, Dual Channel | Yes, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro |
| Emergency Stop Signal | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | |
| Side Stand Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Side Stand Cut Off Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Brake Control | Yes | |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Airbag Equipped, Dual LED Front Fog Lamps | Electronic Immobiliser |
Lights and Indicators
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| Projector Headlamps | Yes, with Light Icon and Adaptive Cornering Light | |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | Yes, LED DRLs | Yes, LED DRLs |
| Tail Lights | LED | LED |
| Brake Lights | LED | |
| Gear Position Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
| Fuel Meter | Digital | Digital |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital |
| Tripmeter | Yes | Yes |
| Turn Indicator Type | LED | LED |
| Fuel Consumption Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
| Clock | Yes | Yes |
| Distance To Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Features | Double Tone Fanfare, 4 Configurable Favourite Button Cluster |
Instrument Cluster Details
| Instrument Cluster | 7 inches, Digital | 10.25 inches, Digital |
| Display Type | Full-colour TFT Liquid Crystal Display | Color TFT Screen |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 720 pixels |
Connected Technology
| Connected Tech | Yes | Yes, BMW Motorrad Connected App |
| App To Bike Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Low Battery Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Call Alert | Yes | Yes |
| SMS Alert | Yes | Yes |
| OTA Updates | Yes |
Infotainment Features
| Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Music Control | Yes | |
| Infotainment Features | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Supported, Integrated Controller |
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