Honda GL 1200 Gold Wing Aspencade (1987) vs BMW K75S (1987-89)
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| Make: | Honda | BMW |
| Model: | GL 1200 Gold Wing Aspencade | K75S |
| Years: | 1987 | 1987-89 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, Opposed boxer four cylinders, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder | Four-stroke, horizontal three cylinder in-line, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1182 cc / 72.1 cub in. | 740 cc / 45 cub-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 75.5 x 66 mm | 67 x 70 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | 4x 32 mm Keihin carburetors | Electronic injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 70.1 kW / 94 hp @ 7000 rpm | 55 kW / 75 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 104.9 Nm / 10.7 kgf-m / 77.4 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | 68 Nm / 50 ft lb @ 6750 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic with air assisted spring and 4-position anti-dive. | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in. | 185mm / 7.3 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Twin adjustable shocks | Monolever swinging arm |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 100 mm / 3.9 in. | 114mm / 4.5 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 276 mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x 285mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 296 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 285mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90 H16 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/90 H15 | 130/90-17 |
| Seat Height: | 780 mm / 30.7 in. | 810 mm / 31.9 in or 760 mm / 29.9 in. for low seat model |
| Dry-Weight: | 330 kg / 728 lbs | 229 kg / 505 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal | 21 Litres / 5.54 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 243 km/h / 151 mp/h | 210 km/h / 131 mph |