BMW K 1600 GT vs Harley-Davidson Road Glide ST Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Modern design and list of features Refined and smooth performance 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	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1649 cc	1923 cc
Maximum Power	160 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	26.5 L	22.7 L
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Belt Drive
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Disc
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	169 Nm
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	Dual Exhaust
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Alternator	580 W	--
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Fuel Injection
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	103.5 mm x 114.3 mm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	10.2:1
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Cylinder	6	2
Engine Type	Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke, In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled, Engine
RPM at Maximum Torque	5250 rpm	3500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Touring
Kerb Weight	334 kg	381.92 kg
Seat Height	810 mm	678 mm
Length	2324 mm	2405 mm
Width	1000 mm	--
Height	1440 mm	--
Gross Weight	540 kg	--
Wheel Base	1618 mm	1625 mm
Seating Capacity	2	1
Oil Tank Capacity	--	4.9 L
Dry Weight	--	366 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R17	R19
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	130/60 R19
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18
Tyre Type	Runflat	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	180/55 R18

Chassis & Suspension

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

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

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Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Yes	--

Brake

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