BMW K 1600 GT vs Honda CB500F Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Modern design and list of features Refined and smooth performance Read More	ABS Wave Key and HISS Powerful engine LED headlight and taillight 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	Slightly expensive Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1649 cc	471 cc
Maximum Power	160 hp	49.6 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	26.5 L	16.7
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Wet Sump
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	43 Nm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	2 In 1 Exhuast
Alternator	580 W	--
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	67 mm x 66.8 mm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	10.7:1
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
No. Of Cylinder	6	2
Engine Type	Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke, In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	Parallel-Twin Engine DOHC Liquid-Cooled
RPM at Maximum Torque	5250 rpm	7000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	8500 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Sport
Kerb Weight	334 kg	188 kg
Seat Height	810 mm	690 mm
Length	2324 mm	2080 mm
Width	1000 mm	790 mm
Height	1440 mm	1060 mm
Gross Weight	540 kg	--
Wheel Base	1618 mm	1490 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Ground Clearance	--	160 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	PGM-FI
Fuel Reserve	4.0 L	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	Digital Transistorised

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Front Wheel Size	R17	ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	ZR17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	160/60 ZR17

Chassis & Suspension

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

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Body Frame Type	Bridge Bridge	--
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Steel Steel
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	--	No

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Yes	No

Brake

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