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	Extravagant road presence Supple 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	Sheer size results in a large turning radius Lack of electronic riding aids Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1649 cc	1923 cc
Maximum Power	160 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 L	22.7 L
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 3	--
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	Dual Exhaust
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
Engine Type	Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke, In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled, Engine
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	169 Nm
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
RPM at Maximum Torque	5250 rpm	3500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Touring
Kerb Weight	348 kg	381.92 kg
Seat Height	750 mm	678 mm
Gross Weight	560 kg	--
Seating Capacity	2	1
Width	1000 mm	--
Wheel Base	1680 mm	1625 mm
Dry Weight	321 kg	366 kg
Length	2489 mm	2405 mm
Height	1465 mm	--
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
Stability Control	Yes	--
Shutter Lock	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Rain, Road Rain, Road	Street, Road Street, Road
Leg Guards	No	--
Engine Immobilizer	Optional Optional	--
Back Rest	Optional Optional	No
Launch Control	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--

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Console

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

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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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Brake

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No