2015 BMW K 1600 GTL vs 2021 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2015 BMW K 1600 GTL 2015 BMW K 1600 GTL

Custom / cruiser

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
348 kg / 768 lbs
2021 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster 2021 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stoke, parallel twin, 270° crank angle, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
57.5 kW / 76.9 hp @ 6100 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
263 kg / 580 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20152021
Make ModelBMW K 1600 GTLTriumph Bonneville Speedmaster
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)705 mm / 27.8 in
Wheelbase1680 mm / 66.1 in1500 mm / 59.1 in
Height1465 mm / 57.7 in1055 mm /41.5 in
Length2489m m / 98.0 in2225 mm / 87.6 in
Width1000 mm / 39.4 in910 mm / 35.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)348 263
Dry Weight (kg)321-
Dry Weight321 kg / 708 lbs-
Fuel Capacity26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal12 Litres / 3.2 US gal
Wet Weight348 kg / 768 lbs263 kg / 580 lbs
Performance
Top Speed239.2 km/h / 148.6 mph-
Max Power118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm57.5 kW / 76.9 hp @ 6100 rpm
Max Torque175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm106 Nm / 78.2 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.7 sec-
Engine
Displacement1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.1198 cc / 73.1 cu in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinderFour stoke, parallel twin, 270° crank angle, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke72 x 67.5 mm97.6 x 80 mm
Compression Ratio12.2:110.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-EURO5
Exhaust-Chromed stainless steel 2 into 2 twin-skin exhaust system with chromed stainless silencers
Fuel Consumption5.95 L/100 km / 16.8 km/l / 39.5 US mpg-
Fuel Induction∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-XMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Fuel Reserve4 Litres / 1.1 US gal-
Fuel TypePremium unleaded (95 RON)-
IgnitionDigital CDIDigital
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectric-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 19 Ah maintenance free-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activatedWet, multi-plate, torque assist clutch
Final DriveShaftChain
Gear Ratios1st 2.23 / 2nd 1.641 / 3rd 1.319 / 4th 1.101 / 5th 0.926 / 6th 0.788-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeChill-cast rear frame, aluminium, extruded sectionsTubular steel, twin cradle frame
Suspension - FrontDual longitudinal control arm47 mm Showa cartridge forks
Suspension - RearParalever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variableMono-shock RSU with linkage and preload adjustment
Rake-25.3°
Steering Head Angle62.2°-
Swingarm-Twin sided fabrication
Trail108.4 mm / 4.3 in91.4 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front115 mm / 4.8 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3 in-
Electrical Systems
Alternator580 W Alternator-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers2 x 310mm disc, Brembo 2-piston sliding axial calipers
Brakes - RearSingle ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle 255mm disc, Nissin single piston sliding axial caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral)Standard
Rims - Front3.0 x 17"-
Rims - Rear6.00 x 17"-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17130/90-16
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17150/80-16
WheelsCast aluminium wheels-
Wheels - Front-Wire 32-spoke, 16 x 2.5 in
Wheels - Rear-Wire 32-spoke, 16 x 3.5 in