BMW K 1600 GTL vs Harley-Davidson Road King Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW K 1600 GTL and Harley-Davidson Road King, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW K 1600 GTL priced at RM 188,500 while the Harley-Davidson Road King Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 175,900. Comparing the technical specifications, Harley-Davidson Road King engine displacement is 1745 while the BMW K 1600 GTL houses a 1649 engine.

Brand	BMW Malaysia	Harley-Davidson Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 188,500 BMW K 1600 GTL Price	RM 175,900 Harley-Davidson Road King Price
Variant	K 1600 GTL Standard	Road King Special
User Rating	4.72 K 1600 GTL reviews	4.46 Road King reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)	+1
Vehicle Type	Touring Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia	Cruiser Cruiser Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Displacement	1649 cc	1745 cc
Maximum Power	160 hp	-

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 37,700 Installment : RM 2,202 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

DP RM 35,200 Installment : RM 2,055 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

Photo Comparision

BMW K 1600 GTL Slant Front View Full Image

BMW K 1600 GTL Images

Harley-Davidson Road King Slant Front View Full Image

Harley-Davidson Road King Slant Rear View Full Image

Harley-Davidson Road King Front View Full Image

Harley-Davidson Road King Images

User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.72/5 18 reviews	4.46/5 13 reviews
User Review Comparison	Touring Machine Built for Maximum Comfort The K 1600 GTL feels like a luxury sedan on two wheels. I bought it for long-distance touring across Malaysia, and it delivers unmatched comfort. The... Read More I Ishraq Sep 24, 2025 for BMW K 1600 GTL	Blends modern engineering with retro charm The Road King carries forward the legacy of Harley-Davidson's Touring family. It is the quintessential Harley-Davidson that perfectly blends modern... Read More F Farid Dec 12, 2025 for Harley-Davidson Road King

From The Experts

Things we like	Majestic visual appeal and road presence Comfortable ride quality Read More	Great road presence and charming design Long-distance cruising abilities Read More
Things we don't like	Not easy to manoeuvre in tight urban traffic conditions Expensive to buy and maintain Read More	Large size makes it difficult to handle city traffic Not for new riders Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1649 cc	1745 cc
Maximum Power	160 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 L	22.7 L
No. Of Cylinder	6	2
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	10.0:1
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	100 mm x 111.1 mm
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Belt Drive
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	--
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, Milwaukee-Eight Engine
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	150 Nm
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Alternator	580 W	--
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Torque	5250 rpm	3250 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Touring
Kerb Weight	348 kg	--
Seat Height	750 mm	695 mm
Gross Weight	560 kg	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	1000 mm	--
Wheel Base	1680 mm	1625 mm
Dry Weight	321 kg	355 kg
Length	2489 mm	2420 mm
Height	1465 mm	--
Ground Clearance	--	135 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	4.9 L

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	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	--
Battery Capacity	19 Ah	--

Wheels & Tyres

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

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	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Rain, Road Rain, Road	Street, Road, Touring Street, Road, Touring
Leg Guards	No	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Optional Optional	--
Back Rest	Optional Optional	No
Launch Control	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	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
Navigator	Yes	No
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Side Stand Indicator	No	--
Tachometer	Yes	--
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 Material	Alloy Alloy	Steel Steel
Body Frame Type	Bridge Bridge	--
Side Wings	Yes	No
Chrome Garnish	--	No