BMW K 1600 GTL vs Honda CB500F Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Majestic visual appeal and road presence Comfortable ride quality Read More	ABS Wave Key and HISS Powerful engine LED headlight and taillight Read More
Things we don't like	Not easy to manoeuvre in tight urban traffic conditions Expensive to buy and maintain Read More	Slightly expensive Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1649 cc	471 cc
Maximum Power	160 hp	49.6 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 L	16.7
No. Of Cylinder	6	2
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	10.7:1
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	67 mm x 66.8 mm
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Emission Control	Euro 3	--
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	2 In 1 Exhuast
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Wet Sump
Engine Type	Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke, In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	Parallel-Twin Engine DOHC Liquid-Cooled
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	43 Nm
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Alternator	580 W	--
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Torque	5250 rpm	7000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	8500 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Sport
Kerb Weight	348 kg	188 kg
Seat Height	750 mm	690 mm
Gross Weight	560 kg	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	1000 mm	790 mm
Wheel Base	1680 mm	1490 mm
Dry Weight	321 kg	--
Length	2489 mm	2080 mm
Height	1465 mm	1060 mm
Ground Clearance	--	160 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	PGM-FI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Reserve	4.0 L	--
Ignition System	--	Digital Transistorised

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	125 mm	--
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Duolever	Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear)	135 mm	--
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever	Prolink

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	19 Ah	--

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	160/60 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	ZR17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat, Tubeless
Front Wheel Size	R17	ZR17

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	Yes	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Rain, Road Rain, Road	Sport Sport
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	Optional Optional	No
Back Rest	Optional Optional	No
Launch Control	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	No

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Console

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

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Disc 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
Accessory Outlet	--	No

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No