BMW R 18 Classic vs Honda Goldwing Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1802 cc	1833 cc
Maximum Power	91 hp	124.58 hp
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Shaft Drive
Compression Ratio	9.6:1	10.5:1
No. Of Cylinder	2	6
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	Dual Exhuast
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Engine Type	2-Cylinder, Air-Oil Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC Engine	Liquid Cooled horizontally opposed, Six Cylinder
Clutch Type	Dry Type	Wet, Multiple with coil springs
Bore X Stroke	107.1 mm x 100 mm	73 mm x 73 mm
Maximum Torque	158 Nm	170 Nm
Cooling System	Air-Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Tank Capacity	16 L	21 L
RPM at Maximum Power	4750 rpm	5500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	3000 rpm	4500 rpm
Top Speed	--	220 kmph
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Touring
Wheel Base	1731 mm	1698 mm
Width	964 mm	950 mm
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Height	1397 mm	1432 mm
Seat Height	710 mm	745 mm
Kerb Weight	365 kg	380 kg
Length	2440 mm	2579 mm
Gross Weight	560 kg	--
Ground Clearance	--	129 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	4.4 L

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	Full Transisterized
Fuel Supply System	--	PGM-FI

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	130/90 R16	130/70 R18
Front Wheel Size	R16	R18
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R16
Rear Tyre	180/65 R16	200/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Double Wishbone
Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Swing Arm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	90 mm	--

Electrical

Battery Capacity

26 Ah

20 Ah

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	--
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Stability Control	No	--
Central Locking	No	--
Back Rest	No	Yes
Riding Modes	Road Road	Tour, Sport, Rain, Economy Tour, Sport, Rain, Economy
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	No	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	--	Smart Key, Hill Start Assist, tire Pressure Monitor Smart Key, Hill Start Assist, tire Pressure Monitor

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Console

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

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Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Battery Voltage	12 V 12 V	12 V 12 V
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	--	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	Double-cradle Double-cradle	Diamond Twin Tube Type Diamond Twin Tube Type
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Alloy Alloy
Side Wings	No	Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	--	Yes

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Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats

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No