BMW K 1600 GTL 2024 vs. Harley-Davidson Touring Road King Special FLHRXS 2024

BMW K 1600 GTL 2024

Harley-Davidson Touring Road King Special FLHRXS 2024

Overview - BMW K 1600 GTL 2024 vs Harley-Davidson Touring Road King Special FLHRXS 2024

BMW K 1600 GTL 2024

Harley-Davidson Touring Road King Special FLHRXS 2024

Technical Specifications BMW K 1600 GTL 2024 compared to Harley-Davidson Touring Road King Special FLHRXS 2024

BMW K 1600 GTL 2024

Harley-Davidson Touring Road King Special FLHRXS 2024

BMW K 1600 GTL 2024

Harley-Davidson Touring Road King Special FLHRXS 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	72 mm	Bore	102 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	114 mm
Engine power	Engine power	160.5 HP	Engine power	93 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	180 Nm	Torque	158 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.2	Compression Ratio	10.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	6	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,649 ccm	Displacement	1,868 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Duolever	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Extruded	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	62.2 degree	Rake	64 degree
Trail	Trail	106.4 mm	Trail	170 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Cornering ABS, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	60 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,489 mm	Length	2,420 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,618 mm	Wheelbase	1,625 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	750 mm	Seat Height	695 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22.7 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	200 km/h	Top Speed	175 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, Case system, Cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Sound System, TFT display, Topcase, Windscreen electronically adjustable	Equipment	Bluetooth, Connectivity, LED-Headlights, Sound System, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1600 GTL 2024

The BMW 6-cylinder glides over the road in 2022 with a lot of elegance and a lot of equipment. This time, the new headlight technology was outstanding. The engine tuning and the new ESA chassis are also well done this time. Surprisingly, the wind protection is not perfect and perfectionists will miss an adaptive cruise control. The sovereign 6-cylinder is in the form of its life in the current model year. One enjoys the engine in every situation. The K 1600 GTL is the right choice for people who like to go on long journeys with two people and do not want to do without any comfort.

Smooth engine

great engine response

motorbike accessible and easy to use overall despite imposing appearance

outstanding headlight technology

Great display - always easy to read

Comprehensive integration of mobile phone into the vehicle

Full map navigation via BMW Connected App

Good balance between stability and handling

Neutral ride

Good brakes and stable ride when braking

Harmonious handling gives a lot of confidence

Connection from mobile phone to vehicle works well in most cases - but when it hangs, it gets annoying

buttons and switches in the cockpit not backlit

wind protection not perfectly solved - draughty feeling in the saddle again and again

no adaptive cruise control - one would expect on a touring motorbike in this league

mobile phone storage compartment snagged from time to time during the test - be careful when stuffing in mobile phones that are too XL.

Harley-Davidson Touring Road King Special FLHRXS 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW K 1600 GTL vs Harley-Davidson Touring Road King Special FLHRXS

Price BMW K 1600 GTL

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Price Harley-Davidson Touring Road King Special FLHRXS

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Harley-Davidson Touring Road King Special FLHRXS 2021 vs
Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021

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Indian Springfield Dark Horse 2021 vs
Harley-Davidson Touring Road King Special FLHRXS 2021

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BMW K 1600 B 2020 vs
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BMW K 1600 GTL 2019 vs
BMW K 1600 B 2020

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2019

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Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2019 vs
Harley-Davidson Touring Road King Special FLHRXS 2020

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BMW K 1600 GT 2015 vs
BMW K 1600 GTL 2015

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BMW K 1600 GTL 2024 vs. Harley-Davidson Touring Road King Special FLHRXS 2024

Overview - BMW K 1600 GTL 2024 vs Harley-Davidson Touring Road King Special FLHRXS 2024

Technical Specifications BMW K 1600 GTL 2024 compared to Harley-Davidson Touring Road King Special FLHRXS 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1600 GTL 2024

Harley-Davidson Touring Road King Special FLHRXS 2024

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW K 1600 GTL vs Harley-Davidson Touring Road King Special FLHRXS

Price BMW K 1600 GTL

Price Harley-Davidson Touring Road King Special FLHRXS

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