BMW or Goldwing?

I am looking for someone who has riden both a BMW K series (or 1150 RT) and
a Honda Goldwing 1800. I have no experience with BMW but have owned a
Goldwing 1500 for a number of years. Since test rides are a thing of the
past I have no way of comparing the riding experience between the two bikes.

I plan to use the bike as my primary transportation around Houston, TX and
also to do as much touring as I can get in.

Thanks in advance for your insights.

 

British USA / Gulf Coast BMW in S. Houston offers test rides.

 

"Since test rides are a thing of the past"

Only if you allow them to be.

Gary

 

You are thinking of the K1200LT and not the R11xxRT or R1200RT.
The K12 is an inline water cooled 4. The RxxRT is the boxer twin, which
is particularly light for its size and displacement and does not require
nor have a reverse gear. It's amazing how much useless weight can be
shed when a bike doesn't require water cooling systems. The K12 is a
luxo-barge like the Goldwing, the RT is a sport tourer like the ST1300.

MCN has an excellent cover article comparison of the Goldwing 1800 and
the K1200LT that's only about 4 months old. The OP should definitely
find issue that for current research.

 

having owned several GoldWings over the years... last 2 were/are: 96
GL1500SE and currently a '02 GL1800

Let me just say...there is NO comparison between the 1500 and the 1800.
TOTALLY different bikes. The 1800 has an incredible WOW factor. Power,
handling, ... (I also own a 1500 V-Twin).

Just FYI...