BMW R12 Vs Honda Gold Wing comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

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₹ 22.45 Lakh

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₹ 42.82 Lakh

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Overview

BMW R12 Vs Honda Gold Wing Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the R12 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.

R12 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 R12 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 22.45 Lakh.

Summary	BMW R12	Honda Gold Wing
Price	₹ 22.45 Lakh	₹ 42.82 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	Honda
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	19.60 KM/L	14.00 KM/L
Power	95.00 bhp	125.00 bhp
Engine	1170.0 CC	1833.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

R12 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 R12 base returns 20 KM/L.

R12 Vs Gold Wing – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Honda Gold Wing gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW R12 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 24-valve SOHC Flat-6
Engine CC	1170.0 CC	1833.0 CC
Engine Power	95.00	125.00
Max Torque	110.00	170.00
Top Speed	203 kmph	180 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	7 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6-2.0	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Air-/Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	FI	FI Electronic Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self	Integrated Starter Generator

Dimension and Weight

Length	2200 mm	2575 mm
Width	830 mm	905 mm
Height	1110 mm	1430 mm
Wheelbase	1520 mm	1695 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	130 mm
Kerb Weight	227 kg	390 kg
Seat Height	753 mm	745 mm
Chassis Type	Tubular Space Frame	Aluminium Die-Cast, Twin Tube

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	14.0 L	21.1 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	3.5 L
Mileage	19.60 KM/L	14.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	274 km	295 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Rear Pre-Load Adjustable	Pro-link
Front Brake Type	Disc	Dual Hydraulic Disc With 6-piston Calliper, Floating Rotors And Sintered Metal Pads
Front Disc/Drum Size	310 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc With 3-piston Calliper And Sintered Metal Pads
Rear Disc/Drum Size	256 mm	316 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	100/90 R19	130/70R18 M/C 63H
Rear Tyre	150/80 R16	200/55R16 M/C 77H
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

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

Safety Features

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

Electricals

Head Light	LED	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	Yes	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	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	2 Years	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	5 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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