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	26.5 L	22.7 L
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Belt Drive
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
No. Of Cylinder	6	2
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	10.5:1
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	102 mm x 114 mm
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Disc
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	2 Into 2 Exhaust
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
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	165 Nm
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Alternator	700 W	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Fuel Injection
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Torque	5250 rpm	2750 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Touring
Kerb Weight	336 kg	488 kg
Height	1465 mm	--
Length	2489 mm	2615 mm
Gross Weight	560 kg	--
Seat Height	750 mm	665 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheel Base	1618 mm	1670 mm
Width	1000 mm	--
Ground Clearance	--	125 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	4.7 L

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	4.0 L	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	EFI

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	115 mm	--
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Duolever	--
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	125 mm	--

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	215/45 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
Engine Immobilizer	Optional Optional	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	--
Stability Control	Yes	--
Back Rest	Optional Optional	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	--
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Rain, Road Rain, Road	Street, Road Street, Road
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--

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Console

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

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Brake

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

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	--	Yes

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Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes