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BMW K 1600 GTL vs Honda Gold Wing

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

BMW K 1600 GTL
Honda Gold Wing

BMW Motorrad

K 1600 GTL

From ₹38 Lakh

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Honda

Gold Wing

From ₹44.3 Lakh

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BMW K 1600 GTLK 1600 GTL · ₹38 Lakh
Honda Gold WingGold Wing · ₹44.3 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price K 1600 GTL: ₹38 Lakh (ahead) Gold Wing: ₹44.3 Lakh K 1600 GTL ₹6.30 lakh cheaper
Braking K 1600 GTL: Cornering ABS (ahead) Gold Wing: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage K 1600 GTL: ~17 kmpl Gold Wing: Not published Claimed
Power K 1600 GTL: 160 PS Gold Wing: Not published Different engines
Weight K 1600 GTL: 358 kg Gold Wing: 390 kg Seat height 750 vs 745 mm

Pick the K 1600 GTL for the lower price and cornering 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
160 PS
Not listed
Torque
180 Nm
Not listed
Gearbox
Manual
Automatic
Mileage
~17 kmpl
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
1,649 cc
1,833.0 cc
Engine Type
In-line 6-cylinder, 4-Stroke, 24-Valve, DOHC, narrow engine width (555 mm)
4-Stroke, 24-Valve SOHC Liquid-Cooled Horizontally Opposed Flat-6 (Boxer 6-Cylinder)
Bore x Stroke
72.0 mm x 67.5 mm
73.0 x 73.0 mm (Square Bore)
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
10.5:1
Cooling
Oil / Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual with helical gear train (Electric Reverse Assist)
7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission (DCT) with Walking Mode (Forward & Reverse)
Clutch
Multiplate wet clutch with self-reinforcing anti-hopping mechanism
Hydraulic Dual-Clutch (DCT)
Drive Type
Cardan 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, 2-piston floating caliper
316 mm Disc with 3-Piston Caliper
ABS/CBS Type
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (Partially integral, cornering optimized)
Electronically Controlled Combined Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Cast Aluminium Wheels
Polished Forged Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Size
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless
130/70-R18 M/C 63H (Tubeless Radial)
Rear Tyre Size
190/55-ZR17 Tubeless
200/55-R16 M/C 77H (Tubeless Radial)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Duolever (Central spring strut with Dynamic ESA, 115 mm travel)
Double Wishbone Independent Front Suspension with Electronically Controlled Showa Dampers
Rear Suspension
BMW Motorrad Paralever (Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with Dynamic ESA, 125 mm travel)
Pro-Link Monoshock with Electronically Controlled Showa 4-Mode Preload Adjustment
Frame Type
Cast aluminium bridge-type frame with load-bearing engine
Aluminium Die-Cast Twin-Spar Frame
Wheelbase
1618 mm
1,695 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
130 mm

Dimensions

Length
2489 mm
2,615 mm
Width
1000 mm
905 mm
Height
1475 mm
1,430 mm - 1,555 mm (with Electric Windshield)
Seat Height
750 mm (Comfort seat: 800 mm)
745 mm
Kerb Weight
358 kg
390 kg (Kerb Weight)
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.5 L (Reserve 4.0 L)
21.1 Litres (350+ km touring range)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
10.25-inch Full-Colour HD TFT Display with integrated Map Navigation
7.0-inch Full-Colour TFT Multi-Information Display Screen with Gyrocompass Navigation
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Audio System 2.0 with DAB+, Bluetooth, and smartphone integration)
Yes (Bluetooth Smartphone Audio & Intercom)
Navigation
Yes (Full-screen map navigation with split screen)
Full Integrated GPS Navigation System with 3D Map View
USB Charging
Yes (Smartphone charging compartment with USB-C & cooling fan)
USB-A & Type-C Ports (Dual front & luggage ports)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 Modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic)
4 Riding Modes: Tour, Sport, Econ, and Rain (Integrated Throttle-By-Wire, HSTC, Suspension & Damping)
Traction Control
Yes (Dynamic Traction Control DTC & Engine Drag Torque MSR)
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
Quickshifter
Optional (Shift Assistant Pro bi-directional)
7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic (No clutch lever required) with Paddle Shifts
Cruise Control
Yes (Dynamic Cruise Control DCC)
Electronic Cruise Control with Resume & Set

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Adaptive Headlight with Swivelling Curve Light
Full LED Dual Projector Headlights with Auto-Cancelling Indicators
Taillight
Full LED
Full LED Touring Tail Lamp Strip
Turn Indicators
Full LED
LED Fog Lamps & Integrated LED Mirror Blinkers

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Two-piece luxury touring seat with standard heated passenger backrest
Dual Heated Touring Seats with Independent Passenger Backrest, Armrests & 5-Level Seat Heating
Under-Seat Storage
Full 3-piece luggage system (Top case with backrest + lockable side cases)
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 GTL 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 GTL K 1600 GTL against Gold Wing Gold Wing

CityK 1600 GTLGold WingGap
Mumbai₹43.36 Lakh₹50.52 LakhK 1600 GTL ₹7.16 lakh less
Pune₹43.36 Lakh₹50.52 LakhK 1600 GTL ₹7.16 lakh less
New Delhi₹41.84 Lakh₹48.75 LakhK 1600 GTL ₹6.91 lakh less
Bengaluru₹45.64 Lakh₹53.18 LakhK 1600 GTL ₹7.54 lakh less
Chennai₹43.36 Lakh₹50.52 LakhK 1600 GTL ₹7.16 lakh less
Hyderabad₹45.64 Lakh₹53.18 LakhK 1600 GTL ₹7.54 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹41.08 Lakh₹47.86 LakhK 1600 GTL ₹6.79 lakh less
Kolkata₹42.6 Lakh₹49.63 LakhK 1600 GTL ₹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 GTL or the Gold Wing?

The K 1600 GTL, by ₹6.30 lakh on the versions compared here: K 1600 GTL K 1600 GTL 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 GTL 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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