BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Honda Gold Wing

Honda Gold Wing Price starts at Rs. 39.90 Lakh which is Rs. 5.17 Lakh costlier than base model of BMW R 18 Transcontinental priced at Rs. 34.73 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW R 18 Transcontinental is 17.24 kmpl whereas the mileage of Honda Gold Wing is 14 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 18 Transcontinental is powered by 1802 cc engine , while Honda Gold Wing is powered by 1833 cc engine. BMW R 18 Transcontinental is available in 7 different colours while Honda Gold Wing comes with 1 colours. The Comparison BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Honda Gold Wing can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 18 Transcontinental vs Gold Wing

Key Highlights R 18 Transcontinental STDGold Wing Tour
Engine Type Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft 4-Stroke, 24-Valves 6-Cylinder Boxer UNICAM, Liquid-Cooled
Max Power 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm 126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm

R 18 Transcontinental vs Gold Wing Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 18 Transcontinental STDHonda Gold Wing Tour
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Brand Name BMW Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 34.73 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 42.82 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft 4-Stroke, 24-Valves 6-Cylinder Boxer UNICAM, Liquid-Cooled
Max Power 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm 126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 18 Transcontinental Colors
Honda Gold Wing Colors
Brakes Front Double Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 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 Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Analogue
EMI
Rs. 95,090 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 1,17,243 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 68,450 R 18 Transcontinental Insurance Rs. 80,241 Gold Wing Insurance
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Engine Type
Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
4-Stroke, 24-Valves 6-Cylinder Boxer UNICAM, Liquid-Cooled
Engine Displacement
1802 cc
1833 cc
Max Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
170 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
107.1 mm
73 mm
Stroke
100 mm
73 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
6
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Shaft Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Full Transistorized Ignition
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1
10.5 ± 0.2
Engine Immobilizer
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Brakes Front
Double Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
17.24 kmpl
14 kmpl
Top Speed
180 kmph
230 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70 -19 Rear :-180/65-16
Front :-130/70-R18 Rear :-200/55-R16
Peak Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
42 psi
36 psi

Seat height
740 mm
745 mm
Load carrying capacity
203 kg
...
Length*Width*Height
2640*970*1500 mm3
2615*905*1430 mm3
Wheelbase
1695 mm
1695 mm
Length
2640 mm
2615 mm
Ground Clearance
...
130 mm
Height
1500 mm
1430 mm
Width
970 mm
905 mm
Fuel Capacity
24 Liters
21 Liters
Kerb Weight
427 Kg
393 Kg
Total Weight
630 kg
...
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
740 mm
745 mm
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
300 mm
316 mm

Additional Features
On-board Computer, Automatic Stability Control ( ASC ), MSR (Dynamic engine brake control)
Tyre Pressure Measuring System, Honda Selectable Torque Control
Call/SMS Alerts
USB charging port
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 26AH
12V / 21.1AH
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W
...

Cruise Control
Frame
Double-cradle tubular steel frame with screwed-on downtubes
Aluminium Double Downdraft
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Super Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Instrument Console
Analogue and Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth,WiFi,Wired Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
Display
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Tripmeter
Analogue
Digital
Average Fuel economy
...
Distance to Empty Indicator
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Analogue
Clock
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
Passenger Footrest
Passenger Backrest
...
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Anti Theft Alarm
...
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Central Locking
...
Navigation
Service Due Indicator
DRLs
Keyless Ignition
...

Standard Warranty (Years)
3
3

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 18 Transcontinental Vs Honda Gold Wing FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Honda Gold Wing?
The BMW R 18 Transcontinental is cheaper than Honda Gold Wing by ₹8.09 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Honda Gold Wing?
For the STD version, 1802 cc Petrol engine of R 18 Transcontinental produces 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm of power and 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Tour version, 1833 cc Petrol engine of Gold Wing produces 126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm of power and 170 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque

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