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murray
Dec 19th, 2006, 8:23 am
Does any one know the Dry weight of the new Goldwings? I have no interest in buying one Honda web site does not list the dry weight. The 2002 LT if I recall correctly is 860. Curious to know.
Big_E
Dec 19th, 2006, 8:38 am
Don't remember the exact weight, but it's within a few pounds of the LT. The LT, Goldwing, & Venture are all close enough to call the same.
messenger13
Dec 19th, 2006, 9:25 am
'05 Honda GL 1800 = 799 pounds (dry weight)
'05 BMW K1200LT = 761 pounds (dry weight)


* both specs taken from http://motorcycles.about.com (http://motorcycles.about.com)
murray
Dec 19th, 2006, 10:43 am
'05 Honda GL 1800 = 799 pounds (dry weight)
'05 BMW K1200LT = 761 pounds (dry weight)


* both specs taken from http://motorcycles.about.com (http://motorcycles.about.com)
Thanks for the source and feedback!!!
I have to say the other thread re. top box removal made me curious about the mass of these 2 bikes.
I removed my top box for a weigh in and I recorded the weight as 32 whopping pounds.
messenger13
Dec 19th, 2006, 10:50 am
I removed my top box for a weigh in and I recorded the weight as 32 whopping pounds.And that's EMPTY! :eek:

Then you have the guys that don't like the OEM rack because it doesn't hold enough weight (11lbs.) as well. Unbelievable!!!
SmokinJoe
Dec 19th, 2006, 11:08 am
Does any one know the Dry weight of the new Goldwings? I have no interest in buying one Honda web site does not list the dry weight. The 2002 LT if I recall correctly is 860. Curious to know.
'06 Honda (GL18HPNA) AUDIO/COMFORT/NAVI/abs= 838 pounds (dry weight)
'05 BMW K1200LT = 779.5 pounds (dry weight) 853 pounds (wet weight, full fuel)
Similar Wing weighs more.
hschisler
Dec 19th, 2006, 12:34 pm
And that's EMPTY! :eek:

Then you have the guys that don't like the OEM rack because it doesn't hold enough weight (11lbs.) as well. Unbelievable!!!Guilty as charged. I want to be able to take my anvil collection with me on the LT as I travel on the weekends. The side cases and top case are already full, so I need the top rack. :rolleyes:

I'd like a few pounds more than 11 to be allowed on the top rack; I'd also like to know which one holds the most. That's in another thread; I'll check it out.
murray
Dec 19th, 2006, 8:09 pm
And that's EMPTY! :eek:

Then you have the guys that don't like the OEM rack because it doesn't hold enough weight (11lbs.) as well. Unbelievable!!!
Yes empty except for the paper funnels. My trunk has the top rack , other trunks may weigh a pound or 3 less.
NASTY!!
jgburns
Dec 26th, 2006, 7:19 pm
'05 Honda GL 1800 = 799 pounds (dry weight)
'05 BMW K1200LT = 761 pounds (dry weight)


* both specs taken from http://motorcycles.about.com (http://motorcycles.about.com)Hijack time.
Is it my medication, or is your GT worship signature getting more flamboyant by the post? :rolleyes:

... Maybe the crowd of GT worshipers should be flooded with sunshine as the clouds part, and their leader can be raptured up to BMW headquarters. :histerica