2015 BMW K 1600 GT vs 2022 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2015 BMW K 1600 GT 2015 BMW K 1600 GT

Touring

Engine
Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
239.2 km/h / 148.6 mph
Weight
319 kg / 703 lbs
2022 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide 2022 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide

Touring

Engine
Four stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 117, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
103 hp / 77 kW @ 5250 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
405 kg / 892.8 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20152022
Make ModelBMW K 1600 GTHarley Davidson CVO Road Glide
Dimensions
Seat Height810 - 830 mm / 31.9 - 32.7 in (standard) 780 - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.5 in(optional rider seat) 750 mm / 29.5 in (special accessory seat, single-section)680 mm / 26.7 in
Wheelbase1680 mm / 66.1 in1625 mm / 64.0 in
Ground Clearance-125 mm / 4.9 in
Height1465 mm / 57.7 in (excl. mirrors)-
Length2489m m / 98.0 in2460 mm / 96.8 in
Width1000 mm / 39.4 in (incl. mirrors)-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)319 405
Dry Weight (kg)295390
Dry Weight295 kg / 650 lbs390 kg / 859.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal22.7 Litres / US 6.0 gal
Wet Weight319 kg / 703 lbs405 kg / 892.8 lbs
Performance
Top Speed239.2 km/h / 148.6 mph-
Max Power118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm103 hp / 77 kW @ 5250 rpm
Max Torque175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm169 Nm / 124.6 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.7 sec-
Engine
Displacement1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.1923 cc / 117 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 117, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke72 x 67.5 mm103.5 X 114.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.2:110.2:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledAir cooled
Exhaust-Dual, with crossover
Fuel Consumption5.95 L/100 km / 16.8 km/l / 39.5 US mpg-
Fuel Induction52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-XElectronic sequential port fuel injection (ESPFI)
Fuel Reserve4 Litres / 1.1 US gal-
Fuel TypePremium unleaded (95 RON)-
IgnitionDigital CDISingle-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
Lubrication-Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 19 Ah maintenance free-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated-
Final DriveShaftBelt
Gear Ratios1st 2.23 / 2nd 1.641 / 3rd 1.319 / 4th 1.101 / 5th 0.926 / 6th 0.7881st 9.593 2nd 6.65 3rd 4.938 4th 4 5th 3.407 6th 2.875
Primary Drive-Chain, 34/46 ratio
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeChill-cast rear frame: aluminium, extruded sectionsMild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin downtubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports; MIG welded
Suspension - FrontDual longitudinal control arm49mm Dual bending valve
Suspension - RearParalever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variablePremium low hand-adjustable
Rake-26°
Steering Head Angle62.2°-
Swingarm-Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded
Trail108.4 mm / 4.3 in173 mm / 6.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front115 mm / 4.8 in91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3 in54 mm / 2.1 in
Electrical Systems
Alternator580 W Alternator-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers2 x 300mm floating rotors, 4-piston fixed caliper
Brakes - RearSingle ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle 300mm fixed rotor, 4-piston fixed caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral)Standard
Rims - Front3.0 x 17-
Rims - Rear6.00 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17BW 130/60B21 M/C63H
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17BW 180/55B18 M/C80H
WheelsCast aluminium wheelsDenim black with contrast gloss black combo Gloss black with contrast smoked satin combo