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BMW R 18 vs Honda Gold Wing

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 18 or Honda Gold Wing? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 18 and Gold Wing. BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs.19.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Honda Gold Wing Price starts at Rs.39.20 Lakh (ex-showroom) for DCT+ Airbag. BMW R 18 is 2 cylinder, 1802 cc Engine can generate 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm 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 18 provides a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model), and Gold Wing has a mileage of 14 kmpl (base model). BMW R 18 is available in 6 colours & 3 variants whereas Honda Gold Wing is available in 2 colours & 2 variants.

R 18 vs Gold Wing

Key HighlightsBMW R 18Honda Gold Wing
PriceRs.19.90 LakhRs.39.20 Lakh
Engine Capacity1802 cc1833 cc
Power89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm124.7 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Mileage/Range17.8 kmpl14 kmpl
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BMW R 18 STD bike
BMW R 18
STD
Rs. 19.90 Lakh
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Honda Gold Wing DCT+ Airbag bike
Honda Gold Wing
DCT+ Airbag
Rs. 39.20 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    R 18 specificationsGold Wing specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    22.77 Lakh
    44.53 Lakh
    User Rating
    3.9
    3.5
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Automatic
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    16 Litres
    21.1 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1802 cc
    1833 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    R 18 Brakes, Suspension & TyresGold Wing Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Rear Wheel Size
    16
    16
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Alloy
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    1
    Front Wheel Size
    19
    18
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    1
    Calliper Type
    Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 4 Piston Caliper
    Front - 6 Piston& Rear - 3 Piston Calliper
    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic fork
    Double Wishbone
    Rear Suspension
    Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
    Pro Link
    Front Tyre Size
    120/70 - R19
    130/70 - R18
    Rear Tyre Size
    180/65 - B16
    200/55 - R16
    Front Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    300 mm
    316 mm
    Rear Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Tubeless Tyres
    checkYes
    checkYes

    Instrumentation

    R 18 InstrumentationGold Wing Instrumentation
    Touch Screen Display
    -
    1
    Riding Modes Switch
    1
    1
    Fuel level guage
    Analogue
    Digital
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Analogue
    Speedometer
    Analogue
    Analogue
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Infotainment & Communication

    R 18 Infotainment & CommunicationGold Wing Infotainment & Communication
    Basic Warranty
    -
    3 Years/Unlimited km

    Body & Suspension

    R 18 Body & SuspensionGold Wing Body & Suspension
    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
    Aluminium Die-Cast& twin tube

    Engine & Transmission

    R 18 Engine & TransmissionGold Wing Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1802 cc
    1833 cc
    Engine Type
    Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
    Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 24-valve SOHC flat-6 engine
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    6
    No. of valves per cylinder
    -
    24
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Automatic
    Battery Capacity
    0.31 kwh
    0.24 kwh
    Battery Type
    Maintenance Free
    Maintenance Free
    Range
    272 km/charge
    -
    Top Speed
    180 kmph
    230 kmph
    Max Torque
    158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
    170 Nm @ 4500 rpm
    Max Power
    89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
    124.7 bhp @ 5500 rpm
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    -
    Cooling type
    Air-oil cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Configuration
    -
    ? 24-valve SOHC
    Charging Socket
    -
    checkYes

    Comfort & Convenience

    R 18 Comfort & ConvenienceGold Wing Comfort & Convenience
    Riding Modes
    Rock, Roll and Rain
    Tour& Sport& Econ and Rain
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    1
    Low Battery Indicator
    -
    1
    Average Speed Indicator
    1
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    -
    1
    Under Seat Storage
    No
    No
    Console Type
    Semi-Digital
    Semi-Digital
    Seat Style
    -
    Stepup
    Start Type
    Electric Start
    Electric Start

    Safety

    R 18 SafetyGold Wing Safety
    Radial Tyres
    1
    1
    Hazard Warning Switch
    1
    1
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    1
    1
    Brake Assist
    -
    No
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Slipper Clutch
    Single-disk dry clutch
    (DCT) Hydraulic & wet & multi-plate with oil pressure
    Traction Control System
    -
    checkYes

    Dimensions & Capacity

    R 18 Dimensions & CapacityGold Wing Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    2440 mm
    2615 mm
    Width
    964 mm
    905 mm
    Height
    1232 mm
    1430 mm
    Wheelbase
    1731 mm
    1695 mm
    Ground Clearance
    170 mm
    130 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    16 Litres
    21.1 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4 Litres
    5.6 Litres
    Body Type
    Cruiser
    Tourer Bike
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    345 kg
    390 kg
    Seat Height
    690 mm
    745 mm
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    Transmission

    BMW R 18 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Gold Wing comes with 7 Speed Automatic transmission.

    Dimensions

    BMW R 18 has a 16 Litres fuel tank with 1232 mm seat height. Honda Gold Wing has 1430 mm seat height and 21.1 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    BMW R 18 and Honda Gold Wing Owner Reviews

    • R 18 Review
    • Gold Wing Review
      • GS
        Gaurav Singh
        2 Year ago
        Review for BMW R 18
        4.4
        Its 1802cc engine is extremely smooth and refined.It has Great cruising comfort.
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      • 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 18 and Honda Gold Wing FAQs

      What is the on-road price of BMW R 18?
      The on-road price of BMW R 18 is Rs. 22.77 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.