BMW K 1600 B vs Honda CBR500R Comparison

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Things we like	Luxurious travelling Power-packed engine Riding comfort at its best Low comfortable seats 3 years manufacturers warranty Read More	Responsive engine Wave Key and HISS Great suspension setup Read More
Things we don't like	Heavyweight Not Beginner-friendly Costlier than competing models Read More	Optional ABS Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1649 cc	471 cc
Maximum Power	160 hp	49.6 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 L	16.7 L
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
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
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	2 In 1 Exhuast
Engine Type	Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke, In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	Parallel-Twin Engine DOHC Liquid-Cooled
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Wet Sump
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	43 Nm
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Alternator	700 W	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Torque	5250 rpm	7000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	8500 rpm
Fuel Consumption	--	25 kmpl

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Sport
Kerb Weight	336 kg	195 kg
Height	1465 mm	1150 mm
Length	2489 mm	2081 mm
Gross Weight	560 kg	--
Seat Height	750 mm	789 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheel Base	1618 mm	1409 mm
Width	1000 mm	756 mm
Ground Clearance	--	140 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

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
Engine Immobilizer	Optional Optional	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	No
Back Rest	Optional Optional	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	No
Traction Control	Yes	No
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Rain, Road Rain, Road	Sport Sport
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
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Navigator	Yes	No
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	No

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Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Disc 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	Yes

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

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Yes	No