BMW K 1600 GTL vs Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Majestic visual appeal and road presence Comfortable ride quality Read More	Powerful engine More storage space Better stability Read More
Things we don't like	Not easy to manoeuvre in tight urban traffic conditions Expensive to buy and maintain Read More	Heavier than a bike Engine heating Not the best of handling Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1649 cc	1868 cc
Maximum Power	160 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	26.5 L	22.7 L
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Belt Drive
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Multi-Plate
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
Emission Control	Euro 3	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	163 Nm
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	Dual Exhaust
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	102 mm x 114 mm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Alternator	580 W	--
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	10.5:1
No. Of Cylinder	6	2
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Fuel Injection
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Engine Type	Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke, In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled, DOHC Engine
RPM at Maximum Torque	5250 rpm	2500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Touring
Seat Height	750 mm	688 mm
Width	1000 mm	--
Dry Weight	321 kg	--
Wheel Base	1680 mm	1670 mm
Gross Weight	560 kg	--
Length	2489 mm	2670 mm
Height	1465 mm	--
Kerb Weight	348 kg	544 kg
Seating Capacity	2	2
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 Reserve	4.0 L	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	--
Front Wheel Size	R17	R16
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R15
Tyre Type	Runflat	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	205/65 R15

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	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
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	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	--

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

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

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Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Yes	--

Brake

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