2018 BMW K 1600 GT vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Ultra

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 BMW K 1600 GT 2018 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
N/A
Weight
319 kg / 703 lbs
2025 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Ultra 2025 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Ultra

Touring

Engine
Four stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 117, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
105 hp / 78 kW @ 4600 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
377 kg / 831 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2017 - 182025
Make ModelBMW K 1600 GTHarley Davidson Street Glide Ultra
Dimensions
Seat Height810 - 830 mm / 31.9 - 32.7" (standard) 780 - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.5"(optional rider seat) 750 mm / 29.5" (special accessory seat, single-section)-
Wheelbase1680 mm / 66.1 in-
Height1465 mm / 57.7 in (excl. mirrors)-
Length2324 m / 91.5 in-
Seat Height (Laden)-683 mm / 26.9 in
Width1000 mm / 39.4 in (incl. mirrors)-
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)295377
Wet Weight (kg)319 -
Dry Weight295 kg / 650 lbs377 kg / 831 lbs
Fuel Capacity26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal22.7 Litres / 6.0 US gal
Wet Weight319 kg / 703 lbs-
Performance
Max Power118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm105 hp / 78 kW @ 4600 rpm
Max Torque175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm176 Nm / 130 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm
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 Ratio12.2:110.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledAir cooled
Exhaust-2-1-2 Dual exhaust with tapered mufflers
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 activatedPressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
Final DriveShaftBelt, 32/68 ratio
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 4.000; 5th 3.407; 6th 2.875
Primary Drive-Chain, 34/46 ratio
Transmission / DriveConstant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut6-Speed, cruise drive
Chassis
Frame TypeBridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine-
Suspension - FrontDual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)-
Suspension - RearParalever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)-
Lean Angle-31°
Steering Head Angle62.2°-
Swingarm-Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded
Trail108.4 mm / 4.3 in-
Wheel Travel - Front115 mm / 4.9 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3 in76 mm / 3.0 in
Electrical Systems
AlternatorW 700-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers-
Brakes - RearSingle 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper-
ABSBMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral)Standard
Rims - Front3.0 x 17-
Rims - Rear6.00 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17-
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17-
WheelsCast aluminium wheelsCast Aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 19 in
Wheels - Rear-5.0 x 18 in