BMW R18 Bagger vs Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Comparison

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Things we like	--	Very powerful engine Comfortable ride experience Loaded with stunning features Premium safety features   Read More
Things we don't like	--	Expensive Heavy vehicle Maintenance is hefty   Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1802 cc	1833 cc
Maximum Power	91 hp	125 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	16 L	21.1 L
Maximum Torque	158 Nm	170 Nm
Engine Type	2-Cylinder, Air-Oil Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC Engine	Flat 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Cooling System	Air-Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Dry Type	Hydraulic, Wet, Multiplate with Oil Pressure
Bore X Stroke	107.1 mm x 100 mm	73 mm x 73 mm
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Shaft Drive
Compression Ratio	9.6:1	10.5:1
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	6 Into 2 Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	6
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Fuel Consumption	17 kmpl	14.8 kmpl
RPM at Maximum Power	4750 rpm	5500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	3000 rpm	4500 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Touring
Kerb Weight	398 kg	383 kg
Ground Clearance	183.5 mm	130 mm
Gross Weight	630 kg	--
Length	2560 mm	2475 mm
Seat Height	720 mm	745 mm
Width	970 mm	905 mm
Seating Capacity	1	2
Height	1400 mm	1340 mm
Wheel Base	1695 mm	1695 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	5.6 L

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	--	PFM-FI

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Double Wishbone
Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	120 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Pro Link

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	180/65 R16	200/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R16
Front Wheel Size	R19	R18
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	130/70 R18

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Dual Clutch
Gear Box	6-Speed	7-Speed

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	--	20 Ah

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	Yes
Leg Guards	No	--
Stability Control	No	Yes
Traction Control	No	Yes
Launch Control	No	--
Central Locking	No	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	--
Riding Modes	Road Road	Tour, Sport, Econ and Rain Tour, Sport, Econ and Rain
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	--
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	No	Yes
Tachometer	No	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	--	Digital Digital

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	--
Tail Lamp	LED LED	--
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	--
Accessory Outlet	--	Yes

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	No	Yes
Body Frame Type	Double-cradle Double-cradle	--
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control

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Yes