2018 BMW K 1600 GTL vs 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 BMW K 1600 GTL 2018 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
N/A
Weight
348.0 kg / 767.2 in
2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, inline 3-cylinder, DOHC
Power
123 kW / 167 PS / 165 hp @ 6000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
294 kg / 648 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2017 - 182020
Make ModelBMW K 1600 GTLTriumph Rocket 3 GT
Dimensions
Seat Height750 mm / 29.5 in If adjustable, lowest setting750 mm / 29.7 in
Wheelbase1680 mm / 66.1 in1677 mm / 66 in
Height1465 mm / 57.7 in1066 mm / 41.5 in - Without Mirrors
Length2489 mm / 98.0 in-
Width1000 mm / 39.4 in886 mm / 34.8 in - Handlebars
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)348.0 -
Dry Weight (kg)321294
Dry Weight321 kg / 707.7 lbs294 kg / 648 lbs
Fuel Capacity26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Wet Weight348.0 kg / 767.2 in-
Performance
Max Power118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm123 kW / 167 PS / 165 hp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm221 Nm / 163 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.2458 cc / 150 cub in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, inline 3-cylinder, DOHC
Bore x Stroke72 x 67.5 mm110.2 x 85.9 mm
Compression Ratio12.2:110.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Exhaust-Stainless 3-into-1 headers with 3 exit silencer / CAT box
Fuel Induction52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-XRide-by-Wire, fuel injected
Fuel Reserve4 Litres / 1.1 US gal-
Fuel TypePremium unleaded (95 RON)-
IgnitionDigital CDIDigital inductive type via electronic engine management
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 19 Ah maintenance free-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activatedWet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assist
Final DriveShaftShaft, bevel box
Gear Ratios1st 2.23 / 2nd 1.641 / 3rd 1.319 / 4th 1.101 / 5th 0.926 / 6th 0.788-
Transmission / DriveConstant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeBridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engineFull aluminum frame
Suspension - FrontDual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)Showa 47mm upside-down 1+1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound adjuster.
Suspension - RearParalever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster
Rake-27.9°
Steering Head Angle62.2°-
Swingarm-Single-sided, cast aluminum
Trail108.4 mm / 4.3 in134.9 mm / 5.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front115 mm / 4.9 in120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3 in107 mm / 4.2 in
Electrical Systems
AlternatorW 700-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers2x 320 mm discs w/ Brembo M4.30 Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, Cornering ABS
Brakes - RearSingle 320mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle 300mm disc, Brembo M4.32 4-piston monobloc caliper, Cornering ABS
ABSBMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral)-
Rims - Front3.0 x 17-
Rims - Rear6.00 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17150/80 R17 V
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17240/50 R16 V
WheelsCast aluminium wheels-
Wheels - Front-17 x 3.5 in cast aluminium
Wheels - Rear-16 x 7.5 in cast aluminium