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
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
No. Of Cylinder	6	2
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	10.2:1
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	103.5 mm x 114.3 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	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled, Engine
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	Dual Exhaust
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Alternator	580 W	--
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	169 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	5250 rpm	3500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Touring
Gross Weight	540 kg	--
Kerb Weight	334 kg	381.92 kg
Seating Capacity	2	1
Height	1440 mm	--
Width	1000 mm	--
Length	2324 mm	2405 mm
Wheel Base	1618 mm	1625 mm
Seat Height	810 mm	678 mm
Dry Weight	--	366 kg
Oil Tank Capacity	--	4.9 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	180/55 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	No
Engine Immobilizer	Optional Optional	--
Leg Guards	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	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	Yes	--
Tripmeter	Yes	--
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Tachometer	Yes	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	Single Seat Single Seat
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	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No