BMW M 1000 XR vs Honda Gold Wing
M 1000 XR vs Gold Wing
| Key Highlights | BMW M 1000 XR | Honda Gold Wing | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.45.50 Lakh | Rs.39.90 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 999 cc | 1838 cc | 
| Power | 201 bhp @ 12750 rpm | 124.71bhp @ 5500 rpm | 
| Mileage/Range | N/A km/charge | 14 kmpl | 
| + Add Bike 3 | 
Specifications Overview
| M 1000 XR specifications | Gold Wing specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 51.69 Lakh Price Breakup | 45.33 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| User Rating | 4.2 | 4.1 | 
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 Litres | 21.1 Litres | 
| Engine Displacement | 999 cc | 1838 cc | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| M 1000 XR Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Gold Wing Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS  | Dual Channel ABS  | 
| Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston  | Fixed  | 
| Front Disc Size | 320  | 320  | 
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | - | 36  | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | - | 36  | 
| Front Wheel Size | 17  | 18  | 
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | - | 36  | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | - | 36  | 
| Rear Wheel Size | 17  | 16  | 
| Wheel Type | Alloy  | Alloy  | 
| Front Suspension | Upside-DowTelescopiFork  | Double Wishbone  | 
| Rear Suspension | MoNoshock Absorber  | Pro-Arm Single-Sided Swingarm  | 
| Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - ZR17  | 130/70 - 18  | 
Instrumentation
| M 1000 XR Instrumentation | Gold Wing Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Touch Screen Display | No | Yes | 
| Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes | 
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Tachometer | Digital  | Analogue  | 
| Speedometer | Digital  | Analogue  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
Exterior
| M 1000 XR Exterior | Gold Wing Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes | 
| LED headlight | Yes | Yes | 
Warranty
| M 1000 XR Warranty | Gold Wing Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited km  | 3 Years/ Unlimited Kms  | 
Body & Suspension
| M 1000 XR Body & Suspension | Gold Wing Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | ||
| Frame Type | Bridge-Type Frame  | Aluminium Die-Cast twin tube  | 
Engine & Transmission
| M 1000 XR Engine & Transmission | Gold Wing Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up  | - | 
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder  | Yes | 
| Engine Capacity | 999 cc | 1838 cc | 
| Engine Type | Oil / water-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke inline
engine& four valves per cylinder.  | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 24-valve SOHC flat-6 engine  | 
| No. of Cylinders | 4  | 6  | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | 4  | 2  | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Automatic  | 
| Battery Capacity | 3 kwh | - | 
| Top Speed | 278 kmph | 230 kmph | 
| Bore x Stroke | 80 mm x 49.7 mm  | 73 mm x 73 mm  | 
| Charging Socket | - | Yes | 
| Configuration | Four Cylinder  | Six Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Water/Oil Cooled  | Liquid Cooled  | 
| Fuelling | Fuel Injection  | Fuel Injection  | 
| Max Power  | 201 bhp @ 12750 rpm  | 124.71bhp @ 5500 rpm  | 
Comfort & Convenience
| M 1000 XR Comfort & Convenience | Gold Wing Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Speed Indicator | Yes | No | 
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes | 
| Front Storage Box | No | No | 
| Geo Fencing | - | No | 
| Low Battery Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Low Oil Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Pillion Backrest | No | Yes | 
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes | 
| Riding Modes | 4  | - | 
| Service Reminder Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Under Seat Storage | No | No | 
| GPS & Navigation | Yes | Yes | 
| Console Type | Digital  | Semi-Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes | 
Safety
| M 1000 XR Safety | Gold Wing Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes | 
| Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | 
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | 
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes | 
| Turn Signal | LED  | LED  | 
| ABS - Anti-lock braking system  | Yes | Yes | 
| Power Modes | 4  | - | 
| Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch  | Yes | 
| Traction Control System | Yes | No | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| M 1000 XR Dimensions & Capacity | Gold Wing Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | - | 2615 mm | 
| Width | - | 905 mm | 
| Height | - | 1430 mm | 
| Wheelbase | - | 1695 mm | 
| Ground Clearance | - | 130 mm | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity  | 20 Litres | 21.1 Litres | 
| Engine Oil Capacity | - | 5.6 Litres | 
| Body Type | Sports  | Tourer  | 
| Seat Height | 850 mm | 745 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | 223 kg | 390 kg | 
Which Bike Do You Like More ?


Detailed Comparison of BMW M 1000 XR and Honda Gold Wing
Safety
M 1000 XR comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. Gold Wing has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Slipper Clutch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
BMW M 1000 XR has features like Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port and Honda Gold Wing, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Backrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
BMW M 1000 XR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Gold Wing comes with 7 Speed Automatic transmission.
Dimensions
BMW M 1000 XR has a 20 Litres. Honda Gold Wing has 1430 mm seat height and 21.1 Litres fuel tank capacity.

















