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 Highlights | BMW R 1250 GS Adventure | Honda Gold Wing |
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Price | Rs.21.30 Lakh | Rs.39.20 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 1833 cc |
Power | N/A | 124.7 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 14 kmpl | 14 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
R 1250 GS Adventure specifications | Gold Wing specifications | ||
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Variant Name | |||
On Road Price | 24.20 Lakh | 44.53 Lakh | |
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Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic | |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 Litres | 21.1 Litres | |
Engine Displacement | 1254 cc | 1833 cc |
Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
R 1250 GS Adventure Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Gold Wing Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | ||
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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 | - | Yes |
Instrumentation
R 1250 GS Adventure Instrumentation | Gold Wing Instrumentation | ||
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Touch Screen Display | - | 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 & Suspension | Gold Wing Body & Suspension | ||
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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 & Transmission | Gold Wing Engine & Transmission | ||
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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 | Yes | Yes | |
Bore x Stroke | 102.5 mmx76 mm | 73mm x 73mm |
Comfort & Convenience
R 1250 GS Adventure Comfort & Convenience | Gold Wing Comfort & Convenience | ||
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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 Safety | Gold Wing Safety | ||
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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 | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
R 1250 GS Adventure Dimensions & Capacity | Gold Wing Dimensions & Capacity | ||
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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 |
Which Bike Do You Like More ?
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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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.