BMW K 1600 vs Harley Davidson Road Glide Special

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show more imgEngine
BMW K 1600 Bagger
Harley Davidson Road Glide Special Standard
Max Power
158.24 bhp @ 6750 rpm
92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Max Torque
180 Nm @ 5250 rpm
163 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
12V MF
Charging Time
0
N/A
Compression Ratio
12,2 : 1
10.5:1
Cooling System
Water/Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Engine Type
Oil/water-cooled, six-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder
Milwaukee-Eight 114
Displacement
1649
1868
Bore
72 mm
102 mm
Charging At Charging Station
N/A
N/A
Charging At Home
N/A
N/A
Engine Oil
N/A L
4 L
Keyless Ignition
Yes
N/A
Load Carrying Capacity
216 Kg
N/A Kg
No Of Cylinders
6
2
Peak Power
160 W
N/A W
Quick Shifter
Yes
N/A
Range
450 Km
340 Km
Stroke
67 mm
114 mm
show more imgSpeed
Top Speed
200 Km/h
177 Km/h
show more imgTyres & Wheels
Tyre Size
Front : 120/70 ZR 17 , Rear : 190/55 ZR 17
Front : 130/60-19, Rear : 180/55-18
Wheel Size
Front : 431.8mm , Rear : 431.8mm
Front : 482.6 mm,Rear : 457.2 mm
Wheels Type
Cast Aluminium
Cast Aluminum
Ignition
CDI
CDI
Tyre Brand
N/A
Dunlop
Wheelbase
1618 mm
1625 mm
Front Tyre Pressure Rider
42 psi
36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion
42 psi
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider
42 psi
40 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion
42 psi
40 psi
show more imgBrakes
Rear Brake
Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, double-piston calipe
Disc
Abs
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized)
Dual Channel
Front Brake
Dual disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Disc
Braking Type
Dual Disc
N/A
Switchable Abs
Yes
N/A
Front Brake Diameter
N/A mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
N/A mm
300 mm
show more imgFuel
Fuel Capacity
26 L
22 L
Fuel Reserve
4 L
3 L
show more imgBody
Body Type
Tourer
Cruiser,Tourer
Drive Type
Shaft drive
Belt Drive
Frame
Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Mild tubular steel w/ two-piece stamped and welded backbone
Dry Weight
N/A Kg
375 Kg
Ground Clearance
N/A mm
130 mm
Height
1340 mm
1325 mm
Kerb Weight
344 Kg
387 Kg
Length
2470 mm
2430 mm
Saddle Height
750 mm
695 mm
Seat Height
750 mm
N/A mm
Total Weight
560 Kg
N/A Kg
Width
1000 mm
990 mm
show more imgElectrical Accessories
Charging Point
N/A
Yes
show more imgSwitches & Controls
Riding Modes
Rain, Road and Dynamic
Sport, Road and Rain
Starting
Electric Start
Self Start Only
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
N/A
Pass Switch
N/A
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
N/A
show more imgMeter
Instrument Console
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Odometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Distance To Empty Indicator
N/A
Yes
show more imgClutch & Gear
Clutch
Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Gear Box
6-Speed, Helical
6-speed
show more imgBattery
Battery Capacity
12 V / 19 Ah
N/A
No Of Batteries
N/A
N/A
show more imgShockers
Suspension Front
BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Showa 49mm Dual Bending Valve; 4.6 inches
Suspension Rear
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut
Premium Low Hand-Adjustable Rear Suspension
show more imgSeat
Seat Type
Split
Single
show more imgOthers
Additional Features
ABS Pro, Dynamic ESA, Steering Stabiliser, Tyre Pressure Control, On-board Computer, Dynamic Engine Brake Control, Gear Shift Assist Pro, Central Locking System, Anti-theft Alarm System
N/A
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
N/A
Mobile Application
N/A
Yes

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