BMW R18 Transcontinental vs Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Gargantuan and royal road presence Long-distance touring credentials Read More	Very powerful engine Comfortable ride experience Loaded with stunning features Premium safety features   Read More
Things we don't like	Cumbersome to ride in tight traffic conditions Expensive to buy Read More	Expensive Heavy vehicle Maintenance is hefty   Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1802 cc	1833 cc
Maximum Power	91 hp	125 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	24 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
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	9.6:1	10.5:1
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	6 Into 2 Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	6
RPM at Maximum Power	4750 rpm	5500 rpm
Fuel Consumption	17.8 kmpl	14.8 kmpl
RPM at Maximum Torque	3000 rpm	4500 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Touring
Length	2640 mm	2475 mm
Kerb Weight	427 kg	383 kg
Ground Clearance	183.5 mm	130 mm
Gross Weight	630 kg	--
Height	1500 mm	1340 mm
Seating Capacity	1	2
Width	970 mm	905 mm
Seat Height	740 mm	745 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

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control

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Yes