BMW K 1600 GTL vs Honda Gold Wing

Last Updated: July 30, 2026

BMW K 1600 GTL price starts at Rs. 35.62 Lakh, which is Rs. 8.68 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Honda Gold Wing, priced at Rs. 44.30 Lakh. On the performance front, the K 1600 GTL uses a 1649cc engine producing 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm and the Gold Wing a 1833cc engine producing 126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm. If you're deciding between the K 1600 GTL and Gold Wing, the K 1600 GTL is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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K 1600 GTL vs Gold Wing Comparison Summary

Specification BMW K 1600 GTLHonda Gold Wing
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 35.62 LakhRs. 44.30 Lakh
Mileage 16.94 kmplNot Available
Engine 1649 cc1833 cc
Max power 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm
Kerb weight 358 Kg393 Kg

K 1600 GTL vs Gold Wing Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW K 1600 GTL STDHonda Gold Wing STD
Rating
7 reviews
6 reviews
Brand Name BMW Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 35.62 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 44.30 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder 4-Stroke, 24-Valves 6-Cylinder Boxer UNICAM, Liquid-Cooled
Max Power 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm 126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW K 1600 GTL Colors
Honda Gold Wing Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only,Remote Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 97,527 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 1,21,292 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 73,740 K 1600 GTL Insurance Rs. 87,362 Gold Wing Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
200 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Estimated Top Speed
Not Available
230 kmph
Engine Type
Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder
4-Stroke, 24-Valves 6-Cylinder Boxer UNICAM, Liquid-Cooled
Engine Displacement
1649 cc
1833 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
7 Speed
Max Power
160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm
126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque
180 Nm @ 5250 rpm
170 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Bore
72 mm
73 mm
Stroke
67.5 mm
73 mm
Number Of Cylinders
6
6
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Shaft Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Full Transistorized Ignition
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
10.5 ± 0.2

Front Brake
Double Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
6 Piston
Rear Caliper
2 Piston
3 Piston
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
16.94 kmpl
Not Available
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Compression Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Front Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Front Suspension Compression Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Rebound Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Suspension-Front
BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Travel - 115 mm
Double Wishbone
Suspension-Rear
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, Travel - 135 mm
Pro-Link with Electronic Spring Preload

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
38 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
41 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
42 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-190/55-17
Front :-130/70-R18Rear :-200/55-R16
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
750 mm
745 mm
Load carrying capacity
202 Kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
4 L
3.5 L
Gross Weight
560 kg
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
5.6 L
Length*Width*Height
2489*1000*1490 mm3
2615*905*1430 mm3
Wheelbase
1618 mm
1695 mm
Length
2489 mm
2615 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
130 mm
Height
1490 mm
1430 mm
Width
1000 mm
905 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.5 L
21 L
Kerb Weight
358 Kg
393 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
320 mm
316 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
Anti-theft alert
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 6AH
12V / 21.1AH
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes
Power Modes
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Frame Type
Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Aluminium Double Downdraft
Digital Display Type
TFT
Coloured TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Dynamic
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Keyfob
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
ABS Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, On-board Computer, Audio, Sat Radio, Dynamic Engine Brake Control, Gear Shift Assist Pro
Honda Selectable Torque Control, 121 L Storage
Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Not Available
Yes
Windscreen
Yes
Yes
Voice Assist
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Full Maps Navigation
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Body
Not Available
Metal
Reverse Assist
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Cluster Control Switchcube
Not Available
Yes
Heated Grips
Not Available
Yes
Touch Screen Display
Not Available
Yes
Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Super Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth,WiFi,Wired Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
External Fuel Filling
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Stepup Seat
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Passenger Backrest
Not Available
Yes
External Speakers
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Key Shutter Lock
Not Available
Yes
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
1000 Kms/30 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
6000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
12000 Kms/365 Days

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW K 1600 GTL
  • Perfomrance, handling, quality
Honda Gold Wing
  • The six-cylinder engine is very smooth and vibe free
  • The storage space is extremely useful and can easily accommodate luggage
  • The seating comfort is unmatched and makes long distance travel effortless.
BMW K 1600 GTL
  • Price
Honda Gold Wing
  • The bike is very heavy coming in at 390kg
  • The ground clearance is very low and the bike will struggle in Indian road conditions

Is Honda Gold Wing Better Than BMW K 1600 GTL?

53% users have chosen Honda Gold Wing over BMW K 1600 GTL in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 45 users have also rated Honda Gold Wing and BMW K 1600 GTL on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Honda Gold Wing has out rated BMW K 1600 GTL on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Gold Wing K 1600 GTL
Mileage 4.0 3.4
Performance 4.6 3.8
Comfort 4.7 3.8
Maintenance 4.0 3.4
Features 4.6 3.8
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which model of Goldwing is the best? The old model or the latest one - Gold Wing?
  • Latest one
  • We would recommend you to go for the latest one as The Gold Wing is all about relaxed touring. All of which would be incomplete without the electronic wizardry it boasts of. The 2018 version gets ride-by-wire and four riding modes, namely: Tour, Sport, Econ, and Rain, which a first in Gold Wing's history. There’s also keyless ignition, an electronically-controlled windscreen, music system, heated grips, and even an air-bag as an option. Let’s not forget hill start assist, ABS, and the much-needed cruise control. The Tour variant of the Gold Wing additionally gets heated seats (not really a boon on Indian roads, unless you’re somewhere up North), a trunk that has a keyless function, Honda’s version of traction control called the Honda Selectable Torque Control, and electronic rear suspension, which allows you to adjust it with a button instead of having to remove the fairing of the bike, to do so manually. Honda Gold Wing is powered by an 1833 cc engine. This Gold Wing engine generates a power of 126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm and a torque of 170 Nm @ 4500 rpm. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
Q. Which is the best bike out of these three Honda Goldwing, Heritage Softail classic or Hayabusa - Gold Wing?
  • Hayabusa is best sports bike...and gold is best luxury bike

BMW K 1600 GTL Vs Honda Gold Wing FAQs

Which bike is best between BMW K 1600 GTL vs Honda Gold Wing?
Honda Gold Wing has out rated BMW K 1600 GTL on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper BMW K 1600 GTL vs Honda Gold Wing?
The BMW K 1600 GTL is cheaper than Honda Gold Wing by ₹8.68 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW K 1600 GTL vs Honda Gold Wing?
For the STD version, 1649 cc Petrol engine of K 1600 GTL produces 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm of power and 180 Nm @ 5250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 1833 cc Petrol engine of Gold Wing produces 126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm of power and 170 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW K 1600 GTL has better performance.

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