BMW R 18 Vs Honda Gold Wing comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 22.45 Lakh

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₹ 42.82 Lakh

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Overview

BMW R 18 Vs Honda Gold Wing Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the R 18 Vs Gold Wing on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

R 18 Vs Gold Wing – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Honda Gold Wing in New Delhi starts at ₹ 42.82 Lakh. On the other hand, BMW R 18 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 22.45 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 27.07 Lakh for range topping model.

Summary	BMW R 18	Honda Gold Wing
Price	₹ 22.45 Lakh	₹ 42.82 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	Honda
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	17.80 KM/L	14.00 KM/L
Power	90.00 bhp	125.00 bhp
Engine	1802.0 CC	1833.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

R 18 Vs Gold Wing – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Honda Gold Wing base engine returns 14 KM/L. The BMW R 18 base returns 18 KM/L.

R 18 Vs Gold Wing – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Honda Gold Wing gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW R 18 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Air/Oil-Cooled Two-Cylinder Four-Stroke Boxer Engine With Two C	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 24-valve SOHC Flat-6
Engine CC	1802.0 CC	1833.0 CC
Engine Power	90.00	125.00
Max Torque	158.00	170.00
Top Speed	180 kmph	180 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	7 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6-Compliant	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Air/Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Electronic Intake Pipe Fuel Injection	FI Electronic Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Integrated Starter Generator

Dimension and Weight

Length	2440 mm	2575 mm
Width	964 mm	905 mm
Height	1232 mm	1430 mm
Wheelbase	1731 mm	1695 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	130 mm
Kerb Weight	365 kg	390 kg
Seat Height	690 mm	745 mm
Chassis Type	Double-cradle Steel Frame With Screwed-on Underbeams	Aluminium Die-Cast, Twin Tube

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	16.0 L	21.1 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	4.0 L	3.5 L
Mileage	17.80 KM/L	14.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	285 km	295 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Steel Swinging Fork With Central Shock Strut	Pro-link
Front Brake Type	Twin Disc	Dual Hydraulic Disc With 6-piston Calliper, Floating Rotors And Sintered Metal Pads
Front Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Type	Single Disc	Ventilated Disc With 3-piston Calliper And Sintered Metal Pads
Rear Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	316 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	130/90 B16	130/70R18 M/C 63H
Rear Tyre	180/65 B16	200/55R16 M/C 77H
Wheel Type	Spoke Wheel	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Analog + Digita	7-inch TFT Disp
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Yes	Digital
Start Mechanism	Self-Start	Electric Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes
Stand Indicator	No	Yes
Tripmeter Count
Tripmeter Type	No	Digital
Tachometer	No	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	No	No
Pillion Seat Type	No	Split
Remote Key	No	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Yes
7-Speed Automatic DCT	-
ABS	-
Audio	-
Engineering	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	Yes
ABS	No	Dual Channel
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	Yes

Electricals

Head Light	No	LED
Tail Light	No	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	No	Yes
DRLs	No	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB Charging Port	No	Yes
SOS	No	Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	3 Years	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	3 Years	2 Years

Additonal Features

7-inch TFT screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	-
Airbag	-
Dual Combined Brake System	-
Electrically Adjustable Windscreen	-
Four Riding Modes - Tour, Sport, Econ, and Rain	-
Gyrocompass Navigation	-
Hill Start Assist	-
Honda Selectable Torque Control	-
Idling Stop and an airbag too	-
Smart Key Operation	-

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