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BMW K 1600 Grand America vs Honda Gold Wing

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

BMW K 1600 Grand America
Honda Gold Wing

BMW Motorrad

K 1600 Grand America

From ₹38 Lakh

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Honda

Gold Wing

From ₹44.3 Lakh

Full Gold Wing page Change
BMW K 1600 Grand AmericaPro · ₹38 Lakh
Honda Gold WingGold Wing · ₹44.3 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price K 1600 Grand America: ₹38 Lakh (ahead) Gold Wing: ₹44.3 Lakh K 1600 Grand America ₹6.30 lakh cheaper
Braking K 1600 Grand America: ABS Gold Wing: Dual-channel ABS (ahead)
Range K 1600 Grand America: 100 km Gold Wing: Not published Claimed
Power K 1600 Grand America: 118 kW Gold Wing: Not published Different engines
Weight K 1600 Grand America: 367 kg Gold Wing: 390 kg Seat height 750 vs 745 mm

Pick the K 1600 Grand America for the lower price.

Pick the Gold Wing for dual-channel abs.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹38 Lakh
₹44.3 Lakh
On-road in
₹41.84 Lakh
₹48.75 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹1,11,167 a month
₹1,29,531 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, automatic
Power
118 kW
Not listed
Torque
180 Nm
Not listed
Gearbox
Manual
Automatic
Range
100 km
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
1,649 cc
1,833.0 cc
Engine Type
Oil/water-cooled, six-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder
4-Stroke, 24-Valve SOHC Liquid-Cooled Horizontally Opposed Flat-6 (Boxer 6-Cylinder)
Bore x Stroke
72 mm x 67.5 mm
73.0 x 73.0 mm (Square Bore)
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
10.5:1
Cooling
Oil and water cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuel System
Electronic intake pipe injection, BMS-O engine management with throttle-by-wire
Not listed
Fuel Consumption (WMTC)
5.9 l per 100 km (approx 16.9 kmpl)
Not listed
Emission Control
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU-5
Not listed
Gearbox
6-speed, helical gearbox
7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission (DCT) with Walking Mode (Forward & Reverse)
Clutch
Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Hydraulic Dual-Clutch (DCT)
Drive Type
Shaft drive
Enclosed Shaft Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual disc, 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Dual 320 mm Discs with 6-Piston Calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single disc, 320 mm, double-piston caliper
316 mm Disc with 3-Piston Caliper
ABS/CBS Type
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, part-integral, slant-layer optimised
Electronically Controlled Combined Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Cast aluminium, 3.50 x 17 front, 6.00 x 17 rear
Polished Forged Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR 17
130/70-R18 M/C 63H (Tubeless Radial)
Rear Tyre Size
190/55 ZR 17
200/55-R16 M/C 77H (Tubeless Radial)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Duolever with central spring strut, 115 mm travel
Double Wishbone Independent Front Suspension with Electronically Controlled Showa Dampers
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, central spring strut, 125 mm travel
Pro-Link Monoshock with Electronically Controlled Showa 4-Mode Preload Adjustment
Electronic Suspension
Dynamic ESA with automatic load levelling (standard)
Not listed
Frame Type
Bridge-type cast aluminium frame, load-bearing engine
Aluminium Die-Cast Twin-Spar Frame
Wheelbase
1,618 mm
1,695 mm
Castor
106.4 mm
Not listed
Steering Head Angle
62.2-degree
Not listed
Ground Clearance
Not listed
130 mm

Dimensions

Length
2,560 (over topcase)
2,615 mm
Width
1,000 (incl side cases)
905 mm
Height
1,440 to 1,580 (at windshield)
1,430 mm - 1,555 mm (with Electric Windshield)
Seat Height
750 mm
745 mm
Kerb Weight
367 (road ready, fully fuelled)
390 kg (Kerb Weight)
Permitted Total Weight
560 kg
Not listed
Payload
193 (with standard equipment)
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.5 usable, incl approx 4 reserve
21.1 Litres (350+ km touring range)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
10.25-inch colour TFT, hardened anti-reflective glass
7.0-inch Full-Colour TFT Multi-Information Display Screen with Gyrocompass Navigation
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes, via BMW Motorrad Connected App
Yes (Bluetooth Smartphone Audio & Intercom)
Navigation
Yes, integrated map navigation
Full Integrated GPS Navigation System with 3D Map View
USB Charging
USB-C charging compartment for phone, USB-A socket in topcase
USB-A & Type-C Ports (Dual front & luggage ports)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 (Rain, Road, Dynamic)
4 Riding Modes: Tour, Sport, Econ, and Rain (Integrated Throttle-By-Wire, HSTC, Suspension & Damping)
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
Engine Brake Control
MSR dynamic engine brake control
Not listed
Hill Start Control
HSC Pro (standard)
Not listed
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
RDC tyre pressure control (standard)
Not listed
Quickshifter
Shift Assistant Pro, optional via Comfort Package
7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic (No clutch lever required) with Paddle Shifts
Cruise Control
Yes
Electronic Cruise Control with Resume & Set
Reverse Assist
Yes, low-speed reverse aid (see Source Notes)
Not listed
Keyless Ride
Optional, Comfort Package with central locking and anti-theft alarm
Not listed
Audio System
Audio System 2.0 with sound profiles, fairing and topcase speakers (standard)
Not listed
Electric Windshield
High windscreen, electrically adjustable (overall height 1,440 to 1,580 mm)
Not listed
Heated Grips & Seats
Both standard
Not listed

Lights

Headlight
Full-LED with adaptive cornering light
Full LED Dual Projector Headlights with Auto-Cancelling Indicators
Auxiliary Lights
LED auxiliary headlamps (standard)
Not listed
Taillight
LED
Full LED Touring Tail Lamp Strip
Turn Indicators
LED
LED Fog Lamps & Integrated LED Mirror Blinkers
Floor Lighting
Ground-level lighting (optional)
Not listed

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Two-piece heated seat with passenger backrest on topcase
Dual Heated Touring Seats with Independent Passenger Backrest, Armrests & 5-Level Seat Heating
Luggage
Side cases and topcase standard, 111.5 litres total storage
Not listed
Phone Storage
Splash-proof, ventilated charging compartment with USB-C
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
61 Litres Top Trunk + Dual 60L Panniers = 121 Litres Total Luggage Storage

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹38 Lakh
₹44.3 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
1 colour

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the K 1600 Grand America sells a petrol, manual version: 1 version, from ₹38 Lakh.

Only the Gold Wing sells a petrol, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹44.3 Lakh.

On-road price by city

K 1600 Grand America Pro against Gold Wing Gold Wing

CityK 1600 Grand AmericaGold WingGap
Mumbai₹43.36 Lakh₹50.52 LakhK 1600 Grand America ₹7.16 lakh less
Pune₹43.36 Lakh₹50.52 LakhK 1600 Grand America ₹7.16 lakh less
New Delhi₹41.84 Lakh₹48.75 LakhK 1600 Grand America ₹6.91 lakh less
Bengaluru₹45.64 Lakh₹53.18 LakhK 1600 Grand America ₹7.54 lakh less
Chennai₹43.36 Lakh₹50.52 LakhK 1600 Grand America ₹7.16 lakh less
Hyderabad₹45.64 Lakh₹53.18 LakhK 1600 Grand America ₹7.54 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹41.08 Lakh₹47.86 LakhK 1600 Grand America ₹6.79 lakh less
Kolkata₹42.6 Lakh₹49.63 LakhK 1600 Grand America ₹7.04 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the K 1600 Grand America or the Gold Wing?

The K 1600 Grand America, by ₹6.30 lakh on the versions compared here: K 1600 Grand America Pro at ₹38 Lakh against Gold Wing Gold Wing at ₹44.3 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹41.84 Lakh against ₹48.75 Lakh.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,11,167 a month for the K 1600 Grand America and ₹1,29,531 for the Gold Wing, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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