BMW Motorrad R 12 vs Honda Gold Wing
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad R 12 and the Honda Gold Wing as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines) and Honda Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad R 12
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱1,215,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱34,276
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda Gold Wing
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱2,050,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱57,831
How they differ
- The BMW Motorrad R 12 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,215,000, which is ₱835,000 (41%) below the Honda Gold Wing at ₱2,050,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the R 12 is estimated at ₱34,276 a month against ₱57,831 for the Gold Wing, a difference of ₱23,555 a month.
- The Gold Wing makes more power (126.5 PS against 95.2 PS for the R 12).
- The Gold Wing has more torque (170 Nm against 110 Nm for the R 12).
- The Gold Wing has the larger engine (1,833 cc against 1,170 cc for the R 12).
- The R 12 has the better claimed fuel economy (19.6 km/L against 19.1 km/L for the Gold Wing).
- The Gold Wing has the lower seat at 745 mm, 9 mm below the R 12, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Gold Wing is the heavier bike (389 kg against 227 kg for the R 12).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad R 12Standard, ₱1,215,000 | Honda Gold WingStandard, ₱2,050,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft | Liquid-Cooled, 4-stroked, 24-valve, SOHC Flat 6 |
| Displacement (differs) | 1170 cc | 1833 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 95.2 PS | 126.5 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 6500 rpm | 5500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 110 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6,000 | 4500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire | n/a |
| Cooling (differs) | Air/oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 19.6 km/L | 19.1 km/L |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5 | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Claw-shifted 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing | 7-Speed Forward and Reverse DCT |
| Final drive (differs) | Shaft (Cardan) | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2200 mm | 2615 mm |
| Width (differs) | 830 mm | 905 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1520 mm | 1698 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 754 mm | 745 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 129 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 227 kg | 389 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 14 L | 21 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Pro-Link |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper | 320 mm x 4.5 mm Dual Hydraulic Disc with 6-Piston Caliper, Floating Rotors and Sintered Metal Pads |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | 316 mm x 11 mm Ventilated Disc with 3-Piston Caliper and Sintered Metal Pads |
| Front tyre (differs) | 100/90 R19 | 130 / 70 R18 M/C (Tubeless) |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/80 R16 | 200 / 55 R16 M/C (Tubeless) |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular space frame | Diamond Twin Tube / Aluminum |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partial integral) | Electronically controlled combined ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | BMW Motorrad DTC | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Honda RoadSync, Bluetooth Audio and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (wireless) |
| Instrument panel (differs) | Analogue round instrument | 7-inch TFT Meter Display |
| Headlight (differs) | LED headlight with daytime running light | All-LED lighting |
| Keyless system (differs) | n/a | Honda Smart Key |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | USB Type-A charging port; Emergency Stop Signal; Dual Clutch Transmission; Riding modes: Tour / Sport / Econ / Rain; Cruise control; Electronic Steering Lock (ESL) + Keyless Immobilizer; 61 L rear trunk and 60 L side luggage |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.