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

From The Experts

Things we like	Majestic visual appeal and road presence Comfortable ride quality Read More	--
Things we don't like	Not easy to manoeuvre in tight urban 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
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Disc
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Emission Control	Euro 3	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	169 Nm
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	Dual Exhaust
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	103.5 mm x 114.3 mm
Alternator	580 W	--
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	10.2:1
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
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	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
Seat Height	750 mm	678 mm
Width	1000 mm	--
Dry Weight	321 kg	366 kg
Wheel Base	1680 mm	1625 mm
Gross Weight	560 kg	--
Length	2489 mm	2405 mm
Height	1465 mm	--
Seating Capacity	2	1
Kerb Weight	348 kg	381.92 kg
Oil Tank Capacity	--	4.9 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	130/60 R19
Front Wheel Size	R17	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	--
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	--
Side Stand Indicator	No	--
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
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
Side Wings	Yes	No
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Single Seat Single Seat
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

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