BMW K 1600 B Comparison vs. Harley-Davidson® Street Glide®

Specs Comparison

Specification	BMW K 1600 B	Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special
Horsepower	160 horsepower	90 horsepower
Torque	129 lb.-ft of torque	111 lb.-ft. of torque
Fully Fueled Weight	741 lbs.	830 lbs.
Fuel Capacity	7 gallons	6 gallons
Storage Capacity Volume	2.6 cubic feet	2.3 cubic feet
Reverse Gear?	Yes	No
Electronic Suspension Adjustment?	Yes	No
Ride Modes?	Yes, three modes (Rain, Road and Dynamic)	No
Gear Shift Assist Pro?	Optional	No
Dynamic Electronic Suspension Adjustment?	Yes, two modes (Road and Cruise)	No
Traction Control?	DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)	No

New BMW Bagger is the Fastest in Segment

When it comes to power and performance. The BMW K 1600 B blows the competition out of the water. The competition includes the Harley Davidson® Street Glide® Special. This revised bagger-style bike was designed to emulate the K 1600 GT/K and the K 1600 GTL but with the added attraction of handling like a classic all-American bagger. Long-haul riders will certainly appreciate the low-slung nature, storage capability, and comfort of the K 1600 B. Let’s dig deeper into the plethora of ways this exceptional motorbike outperforms the competition, which starts with the obvious distinction of being the fastest in its class.

K 1600 B Comparison to Harley Davidson Power Glide and Road Glide® in Performance

The soul of the BMW K 1600 B lies in its six-cylinder in-line 1649 cc engine that revs up to 160 horsepower and 132 lb.-ft. of torque. This impressive raw power clearly outpaces the V-Twin 90 horsepower engine that comes with the Harley Davidson options. Including BMS-O with throttle-by-wire, electronic intake pipe injection digital engine management system, and BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro are a few more reasons the BMW outshines the Harley in function and ability.

Design and Tech Features of the K 1600 B vs. the Street Glide Special

With over 100 years of ingenuity and know-how under its belt, BMW Motorrad knows a thing or two about building a high-end motorcycle that’s loaded with advanced design elements and technology. There are several features you will find on the K 1600 B that are not included anywhere on the Harley Davidson Street Glide Special. This includes such items as a self-leveling headlight, Dynamic Traction Control, three selectable ride modes (Road, Rain, and Dynamic), and Electronic Suspension Adjustment with Road and Cruise selectable dampening modes. The sleek, newly revised front end of the K 1600 B, along with the lower suspension, allows you to dip aggressively into every curve with confidence. The BMW K 1600 B is tricked out with a wealth of premium standard features, including a massive 10.25-inch full-color TDT display, heated grips, hard side cases, seat heating, tire pressure monitoring, and hill start assist. The beefy chrome exhaust pipes are the icing on the cake of the outstanding BMW K 1600 B design.

And the Winner is?

Without a doubt, the BMW K 1600 B eclipses the Harley Davison Street Glide Special in virtually every category. The most apparent example of this domination comes from the powerhouse 160-horsepower six-cylinder engine standard on the BMW bike. The outshine theme continues with the unique road-hugging build and well-appointed aspect of the BMW K 1600 B. To discover this hands-down winner and thrill-a-minute bagger-style bike for yourself, stop by your local Southern California BMW Motorcycle Dealer and take the K 1600 B for a test spin around town.