BMW K 1600 GT vs Harley-Davidson Freewheeler Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Modern design and list of features Refined and smooth performance Read More	Unique styling and appeal Extremely comfortable and convenient for longer rides Massive and powerful engine Read More
Things we don't like	Large size makes it cumbersome to ride in low-speed traffic conditions Expensive to buy and maintain Read More	Not a conventional two-wheeler Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1649 cc	1868 cc
Maximum Power	160 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	26.5 L	22.7 L
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
No. Of Cylinder	6	2
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	10.5:1
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	102 mm x 114 mm
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Belt Drive
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Disc
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Engine Type	Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke, In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	2 Into 2 Exhaust
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Alternator	580 W	--
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	165 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	5250 rpm	2750 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Touring
Gross Weight	540 kg	--
Kerb Weight	334 kg	488 kg
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1440 mm	--
Width	1000 mm	--
Length	2324 mm	2615 mm
Wheel Base	1618 mm	1670 mm
Seat Height	810 mm	665 mm
Ground Clearance	--	125 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	4.7 L

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	EFI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Reserve	4.0 L	--

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	125 mm	--
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Duolever	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	135 mm	--
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	19 Ah	--

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	130/60 R19
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	215/45 R18
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18
Tyre Type	Runflat	Radial, Tubeless
Front Wheel Size	R17	R19

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	--
Engine Immobilizer	Optional Optional	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	--
Launch Control	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Riding Modes	Rain, Road Rain, Road	Street, Road Street, Road
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	--
Back Rest	Optional Optional	--

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	Yes	--
Tripmeter	Yes	--
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Yes	--
Side Stand Indicator	No	--

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Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Steel Steel
Body Frame Type	Bridge Bridge	--
Side Wings	Yes	No
Chrome Garnish	--	Yes

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	Bulb Bulb
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	Halogen Halogen

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No