BMW K 1600 B vs Harley-Davidson Freewheeler Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Luxurious travelling Power-packed engine Riding comfort at its best Low comfortable seats 3 years manufacturers warranty Read More	Unique styling and appeal Extremely comfortable and convenient for longer rides Massive and powerful engine Read More
Things we don't like	Heavyweight Not Beginner-friendly Costlier than competing models 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
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Belt Drive
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Disc
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	165 Nm
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	102 mm x 114 mm
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	10.5:1
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	2 Into 2 Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	6	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Alternator	700 W	--
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Fuel Injection
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
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
RPM at Maximum Torque	5250 rpm	2750 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Touring
Seat Height	750 mm	665 mm
Width	1000 mm	--
Gross Weight	560 kg	--
Kerb Weight	336 kg	488 kg
Length	2489 mm	2615 mm
Height	1465 mm	--
Wheel Base	1618 mm	1670 mm
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 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	215/45 R18

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear)	125 mm	--
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Duolever	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	115 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
Central Locking	Yes	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Back Rest	Optional Optional	--
Shutter Lock	No	--
Stability Control	Yes	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	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	No

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes

Brake

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