Duel BMW K1600GTL Vs Honda GoldWing 2018: Cruising Face Off…
Forget Commander Stubing and his Love Boat. Rather, embark with Site for a cruise that is sometimes fun, sometimes bloody, on the only two grand touring motorcycles with six-cylinder engines: the BMW K1600GTL and the 2018 Honda GoldWing Touring. On board !
K1600GTL Vs GoldWing – page 4: Equipment and practical aspects
| |
BMW K1600GTL |
Honda GoldWing Touring |
|
Instrumentation
| Daily trip |
2 |
2 |
| Fuel gauge |
Yes |
Yes |
| Engine temperature |
Yes |
Yes |
| Outside temperature |
Yes |
Yes |
| Clock |
Yes |
Yes |
| Gear indicator engaged |
Yes |
Yes |
| Consumption indicator |
avg and int. |
avg and inst. |
| Tire pressure warning light |
optional |
Yes |
| Handlebar controls |
Yes |
Yes |
| GPS navigation |
optional |
Yes |
| Radio tuner |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth connection |
BMW system (2 helmets) |
Yes (including Apple Car Play) |
|
Convenient
|
| Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable brake lever |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable clutch lever |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footrest rubber |
Yes |
Yes |
| Passenger handles |
Yes |
Yes
|
| Suitcases |
Yes (removable) |
Yes |
| Top case |
Yes (removable) |
Yes |
| Central locking |
optional |
Yes |
| Windshield adjustment |
electric |
electric |
| Storage compartment |
Left and right |
Center and right |
| Electrical outlet |
2 ("cigar" under the handlebars and USB right storage compartment) |
1 (USB central storage compartment) |
| Heated grips |
Yes |
Yes |
| Heated saddles |
pilot and passenger |
pilot and passenger |
| Central stand |
Yes |
Yes |
| Angled valves |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Electronics – piloting aids
|
| Coded key |
Yes |
Yes |
| Contactless key |
optional |
Yes |
| ABS |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupled braking |
Yes |
Yes |
| Traction control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable mapping |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electronic suspensions |
Yes |
Yes |
| Reverse |
optional |
Yes |
| Emergency call |
optional |
no |
| |
BMW K1600GTL |
Honda GoldWing Touring |
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