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BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Honda Gold Wing

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 1250 GS Adventure or Honda Gold Wing? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 1250 GS Adventure and Gold Wing. BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Price starts at Rs.21.30 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 40 Years Edition and Honda Gold Wing Price starts at Rs.39.20 Lakh (ex-showroom) for DCT+ Airbag. BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is 2 cylinder, 1254 cc Engine can generate N/A power whereas Honda Gold Wing is a 6 cylinder, 1833 cc Engine can generate 124.7 bhp @ 5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, R 1250 GS Adventure provides a mileage of 14 kmpl (base model), and Gold Wing has a mileage of 14 kmpl (base model). BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is available in 4 colours & 3 variants whereas Honda Gold Wing is available in 2 colours & 2 variants.

R 1250 GS Adventure vs Gold Wing

Key HighlightsBMW R 1250 GS AdventureHonda Gold Wing
PriceRs.21.30 LakhRs.39.20 Lakh
Engine Capacity1254 cc1833 cc
PowerN/A124.7 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Mileage/Range14 kmpl14 kmpl
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BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 40 Years Edition bike
40 Years Edition
Rs. 21.30 Lakh
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Honda Gold Wing DCT+ Airbag bike
DCT+ Airbag
Rs. 39.20 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

R 1250 GS Adventure specificationsGold Wing specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
24.20 Lakh
44.53 Lakh
User Rating
4.7
3.5
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 Litres
21.1 Litres
Engine Displacement
1254 cc
1833 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

R 1250 GS Adventure Brakes, Suspension & TyresGold Wing Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
-
16
Wheel Type
Spoke
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
1
Front Wheel Size
-
18
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
1
Calliper Type
-
Front - 6 Piston, Rear - 3 Piston Calliper
Braking System
-
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever& Central spring strut
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever& WAD Spring strut& continuously adjustable spring preload by means of hand wheel& Rebound-stage damping adjustable by hand wheel
Pro Link
Front Tyre Size
120/70 R19
130/70 - R18
Rear Tyre Size
170/60 R17
200/55 - R16
Front Type
-
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
431.8 mm
316 mm
Rear Type
-
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
-
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Instrumentation

R 1250 GS Adventure InstrumentationGold Wing Instrumentation
Touch Screen Display
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1
Riding Modes Switch
-
1
Fuel level guage
-
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Body & Suspension

R 1250 GS Adventure Body & SuspensionGold Wing Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame& load-bearing engine
Aluminium Die-Cast, twin tube

Engine & Transmission

R 1250 GS Adventure Engine & TransmissionGold Wing Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1254 cc
1833 cc
Engine Type
Air/Liquid-cooled Four Stroke Flat Twin Engine& Double Overhead Camshaft& One Balance Shaft and Variable Engine Timing System BMW Shiftcam.
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 24-valve SOHC flat-6 engine
No. of Cylinders
2
6
No. of valves per cylinder
4
24
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Battery Capacity
0.14 kwh
0.24 kwh
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
Maintenance Free
Top Speed
200 kmph
230 kmph
Max Torque
-
170 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Max Power
-
124.7 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Fuelling
Petrol
-
Cooling type
Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Configuration
-
? 24-valve SOHC
Charging Socket
checkYes
checkYes
Bore x Stroke
102.5 mmx76 mm
73mm x 73mm

Comfort & Convenience

R 1250 GS Adventure Comfort & ConvenienceGold Wing Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
-
Tour, Sport, Econ and Rain
Pillion Backrest
-
1
Low Battery Indicator
-
1
Pillion Footrest
-
1
Under Seat Storage
-
No
Console Type
Digital
Semi-Digital
Seat Style
-
Stepup
Start Type
Self Start Only&Remote Start
Electric Start

Safety

R 1250 GS Adventure SafetyGold Wing Safety
Radial Tyres
-
1
Hazard Warning Switch
-
1
Hazard Warning Indicator
-
1
Brake Assist
-
No
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel
Dual Channel ABS
Slipper Clutch
-
(DCT) Hydraulic & wet & multi-plate with oil pressure
Traction Control System
checkYes
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

R 1250 GS Adventure Dimensions & CapacityGold Wing Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2207 mm
2615 mm
Width
980 mm
905 mm
Height
1460 mm
1430 mm
Wheelbase
1504 mm
1695 mm
Ground Clearance
185 mm
130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 Litres
21.1 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.78 Litres
5.6 Litres
Body Type
Adventure
Tourer Bike
Unladden/Kerb Weight
268 kg
390 kg
Seat Height
890 / 910 mm
745 mm
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and Honda Gold Wing

Safety

R 1250 GS Adventure comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Traction Control System. Gold Wing has Traction Control System.

Transmission

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Gold Wing comes with 7 Speed Automatic transmission.

Dimensions

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has a 30 Litres fuel tank with 1460 mm seat height. Honda Gold Wing has 1430 mm seat height and 21.1 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and Honda Gold Wing Owner Reviews

  • R 1250 GS Adventure Review
  • Gold Wing Review
    • SB
      Sumit Biswas
      7 Month ago
      Review for BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
      5.0
      This bike amazing & wonderful design i love it.
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    • S
      Santanu
      8 Month ago
      Review for BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
      5.0
      Amazing bike. I don't own this bike but i had taken a test ride. I will own this bike very soon.
      Like
    • AP
      Ash Patel
      2 Year ago
      Review for BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
      3.8
      The engine is super smooth and Loaded with electronics features.
      Likes (1)
    • JT
      Jacob Thomas
      2 Year ago
      Review for Honda Gold Wing
      3.6
      The bike is extremely comfortable and I feel that the gold wing just glides in the road like a king.
      Likes (1)
    • AV
      Aaryan Vatts
      2 Year ago
      Review for Honda Gold Wing
      3.6
      Very nice experience.Smooth driving control.Has a very good safety measures.
      Likes (2)
    • V
      Vikas
      2 Year ago
      Review for Honda Gold Wing
      4.2
      This bike is fantastic. That six-cylinder engine is incredible; it has a tonne of power. There are numerous conveniences.
      Likes (3)
    • V
      Vishal
      2 Year ago
      Review for Honda Gold Wing
      4.8
      The Honda Gold Wing is a very beautiful motorcycle with unrivalled power for safety. I prefer the Goldwing, because mileage and maintenance aren't the same as performance; if you want performance like the Goldwing, you'll have to spend a little more.
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    • EJ
      Enamuel John
      2 Year ago
      Review for Honda Gold Wing
      3.8
      Love this bike. That six cylinder engine is the greatest, lots of power. Has many comforts.
      Likes (2)
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    BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and Honda Gold Wing FAQs

    What is the on-road price of BMW R 1250 GS Adventure?
    The on-road price of BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is Rs. 24.20 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Honda Gold Wing?
    The on-road price of Honda Gold Wing is Rs. 44.53 Lakh in New Delhi.