BMW R 1200 RT vs Honda Gold Wing

Last Updated: August 7, 2026

BMW R 1200 RT price starts at Rs. 20.55 Lakh, which is Rs. 23.75 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Honda Gold Wing, priced at Rs. 44.30 Lakh. On the performance front, the R 1200 RT uses a 1170cc engine producing 125.08 PS @ 7750 rpm and the Gold Wing a 1833cc engine producing 126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm. If you're deciding between the R 1200 RT and Gold Wing, the R 1200 RT is the better pick for affordability, while the Gold Wing stands out for performance.

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R 1200 RT vs Gold Wing Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 1200 RTHonda Gold Wing
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 20.55 LakhRs. 44.30 Lakh
Mileage 16 kmplNot Available
Engine 1170 cc1833 cc
Max power 125.08 PS @ 7750 rpm126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available393 Kg

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Basic Info BMW R 1200 RT ProHonda Gold Wing STD
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Brand Name BMW Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.55 Lakh Rs. 44.30 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC 4-Stroke, 24-Valves 6-Cylinder Boxer UNICAM, Liquid-Cooled
Max Power 125.08 PS @ 7750 rpm 126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda Gold Wing Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Mileage (ARAI) 16 kmpl Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Cast aluminium Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Analogue
EMI Not Available
Rs. 1,21,292 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Not Available Rs. 87,362 Gold Wing Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Emission Norm Compliance
Not Available
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Estimated Top Speed
Not Available
230 kmph
Engine Type
Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC
4-Stroke, 24-Valves 6-Cylinder Boxer UNICAM, Liquid-Cooled
Engine Displacement
1170 cc
1833 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
7 Speed
Max Power
125.08 PS @ 7750 rpm
126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque
125 Nm @ 6500 rpm
170 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Emission Type
bs4
Not Available
Bore
101 mm
73 mm
Stroke
73 mm
73 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
6
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Shaft Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
Not Available
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Full Transistorized Ignition
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
10.5 ± 0.2
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available

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

Mileage (ARAI)
16 kmpl
Not Available
0-100 Kmph (sec)
3.5s
Not Available
Load Capacity
219 kg
Not Available
Fuel Reserve
4 L
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 Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
Double Wishbone
Chassis
Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit
Not Available
Frame
Not Available
Aluminium Double Downdraft
Suspension-Rear
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping ad
Pro-Link with Electronic Spring Preload

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
38 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
41 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
42 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-ZR17, Rear :-180/55-ZR17
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
Yes
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Cast aluminium
Alloy

Dry Weight
219 kg
Not Available
Seat height
Not Available
745 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
3.5 L
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
5.6 L
Length*Width*Height
2222*982*1415
2615*905*1430 mm3
Wheelbase
1485 mm
1695 mm
Length
2222 mm
2615 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
130 mm
Height
805 mm
Not Available
Width
982.8 mm
905 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
25 L
21 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
393 Kg
Total Weight
495 kg
Not Available
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
276 mm
316 mm

Battery Type
MF
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
Anti-theft alert
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
Not Available
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 21.1AH
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes
LED Tail Lights
Yes
Not Available
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
Not Available
Alternator
540 W
Not Available
Power Modes
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Not Available
Aluminium Double Downdraft
Digital Display Type
Not Available
Coloured TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Keyfob
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Honda Selectable Torque Control, 121 L Storage
Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Not Available
Yes
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Voice Assist
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Full Maps Navigation
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Engine Brake Control
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Tourer Bikes
Super Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Not Available
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth,WiFi,Wired Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Not Available
Average Fuel economy
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Yes
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Stepup Seat
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Footrest
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Backrest
Not Available
Yes
Carry hook
No
Not Available
External Speakers
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air and Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Console
Analogue and Digital
Not Available
Key Shutter Lock
Not Available
Yes
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
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
Air Filter Service Cost
No
Not Available
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
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.
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
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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 R 1200 RT Vs Honda Gold Wing FAQs

Which bike is best between BMW R 1200 RT vs Honda Gold Wing?
Honda Gold Wing is better on the grounds of performance, comfort, maintenance and features. On the basis of mileage user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1200 RT vs Honda Gold Wing?
The BMW R 1200 RT is cheaper than Honda Gold Wing by ₹23.75 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1200 RT vs Honda Gold Wing?
For the Pro version, 1170 cc Petrol engine of R 1200 RT produces 125.08 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 125 Nm @ 6500 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 R 1200 RT has better performance.

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