BMW K1600GTL vs Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special vs BMW R18 Cruiser Comparison

Updated: 06, Nov, 2023 07:55 AM

	BMW K1600GTL Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 33,00,000 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 3970 views All time: 53675 views	Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 37,49,000 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 1407 views All time: 12281 views	BMW R18 Cruiser Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 19,90,000 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 3087 views All time: 27645 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Kerb Weight
	358 kg	375 kg	345 kg
	Wheelbase
	1618 mm	1625 mm	1731 mm
	Overall Length
	2489 mm	2425 mm	2440 mm
	Overall Width
	1000 mm	NA	964 mm
	Overall Height
	1490-1580 mm	NA	1126 mm
	Seat Height
	750 mm	690 mm	690 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	26.5 litres	22.7 litres	16 litres
	Reserve Fuel Capacity
	4 litres	NA	4 litres
	Permitted Total Weight
	560 kg	NA	NA
	Maximum Payload
	202 kg	NA	215 kg
	Inner Leg Curve
	1760 mm	NA	NA
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start

	Pillion Footrest
		NA	NA
	Step-up Seat/Split Seat
			NA
	Riding Modes
		NA
	USB Charging
		NA	NA
	Heated Grips
		NA	NA
	Heated Seat
		NA	NA
	Power Socket
	12V Socket	NA	NA
	Cruise Control
			NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	BMW K1600GTL mileage is 16.95 kmpl (company-certified).	Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special mileage is 16.39 kmpl (company-claimed).	BMW R18 mileage is 17.8 kmpl (company-certified).
	Top Speed
	BMW K1600GTL top speed is 200 kmph (company-claimed).	NA	BMW R18 top speed is 180 kmph (approximate).
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	1649 cc	1868 cc	1802 cc
	Bore
	72 mm	102 mm	107.1 mm
	Stroke
	67.5 mm	114.3 mm	100 mm
	Compression Ratio
	12.2 : 1	10.5:1	9.6:1
	Number of Cylinders
	6	2	2
	Gearbox Type
	6-Speed, Helical, Gearbox	NA	NA
	Engine Details
	1649cc, Oil/Water-Cooled, Six-Cylinder, Four-Stroke, In-line Engine with Four Valves Per Cylinder	1868cc, Milwaukee-Eight 114, V-Twins Cylinder Engine	1802cc, Air/Oil Cooled, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Boxer Engine with Two Chain-Driven Camshafts
	Maximum Power
	160 HP @ 6750 rpm	93 HP @ 5250 rpm	91 HP @ 4750 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	180 Nm @ 5250 rpm	158 Nm @ 3250 rpm	158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
	Number of Gears
	6	6	6
	Clutch
	Multiple-Disc Clutch in Oil Bath	Multiplate Wet Clutch	Single Disk Dry Clutch
	Cooling
	Oil/Water Cooled	Air Cooled	Air/Oil Cooled
	Engine Management
	BMS-O with Throttle-by-Wire	NA	NA
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant
	Fuel System
	Electronic Intake Pipe Injection Digital	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Electronic Intake Pipe Fuel Injection
	Final Drive
	Shaft Drive	NA	NA
	Cylinder Configuration
	In-Line	NA	NA
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Gear Indicator
			NA
	Global Positioning System (GPS)
		NA	NA
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Analogue	NA
	Tachometer
	Digital	Analogue
	Trip Meter
	Digital-2		Digital
	Speedometer
	Digital	Analogue	Analog
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
	Similar Bikes
	Indian Challenger, Harley Davidson Street Glide Special, Honda Gold Wing Tour DCT	Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special, Indian Springfield Dark Horse, Ducati Panigale V4, Honda Gold Wing,Harley-Davidson Road King, Indian Motorcycle Super Chief Limited, Kawasaki ZH2	Ducati xDiavel, Triumph Rocket 3 R, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, Kawasaki Vulcan 1700, Yamaha VMAX
	Ride Modes
	Rain, Road and Dynamic Modes	NA	3 Ride Modes - Rain, Roll, and Rock
	Key Features
	Some of the key BMW K1600GTL features include - 10.25-Inch Colour-TFT Display with Connectivity and Integrated Map-Navigation (by BMW Motorrad Connected App), Audio System 2.0 with DAB+, SAT-Radio and Sound Profiles, Charging Storage for Mobile Phones (USB-C), Fully LED Headlight with Light Icon and Adaptive Cornering Light, Double Tone Fanfare, 4 Configurable Favorite Button Cluster, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), 3 Riding Modes Rain, Road and Dynamic, Engine Brake Control (MSR), Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment with Automatic Load Leveling), Hill Start Control (HSC Pro), Tyre Pressure Control (RDC), Heating Grips, Seat Heating, Side Cases, Top Case.	Some of the key Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special features include - Boom! Box GTS Infotainment System, 165mm Full Colour TFT, 5.25 inch BOOM Standard Speaker, LED Headlamp, Hands-Free Movile Phone, Text-to-Speech, USB Connectivity, Bluetooth (Phone/Media Supported), Gloss Black Prodigy with Contrast Cut Highlight (Optional).	Unique Design, Excellent Build Quality, Powerful Engine, Retro-Modern Instrument Console
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light
		NA	NA
	Voltage
	12V	12V	12 V
	Capacity
	16 Ah	NA	26 Ah
	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
		NA
	Turn Signal Light (Front)
	LED	8W/28W	NA
	Turn Signal Light (Rear)
	LED	8W/28W	NA
	Auxiliary Light
	LED Auxiliary Headlamps		NA
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free
	Alternator
	Three-Phase Alternator with 700 W (Nominal Power)	NA	Permanent Magnet Generator 600 W (Nominal Capacity)
	Head Light
	LED (Adaptive Headlight)	LED	NA
	Tail Light
		8W/28W	NA
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design
		NA
	Performance
		NA	In terms of performance, the 1800cc cruiser can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.8 seconds.
	Comfort
		NA
	Fuel Economy
		NA
	Features
		NA
	Build Quality
		NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres
		NA	NA
	Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
		NA	NA
	Front Brake
	320mm Dual Disc, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers	300mm Single Disc	300mm, Twin Discs, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers
	Alloy Wheels
			NA
	Rear Brake
	320mm Single Disc, Double-Piston Caliper	300mm Single Disc	300mm, Single Disc, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers
	Wheel Type
	Alloys	Gloss Black Prodigy with Contrast Cut Highlight	Spoke Wheel
	Front Wheel
	3.50 x 17“	19-inch	3.5" x 19"
	Rear Wheel
	6.00 x 17“	18-inch	5.0" x 16"
	Front Tyre
	120/70-ZR17	130/60-B19 61H	120/70-R19
	Rear Tyre
	190/55-ZR17	180/55-B18 80H	180/65-B16
	ABS
	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (Part-Integral, Slant-Layer-Optimized)		BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (Partially Integral)
	Traction Control System
	Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)	NA	NA
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	BMW Motorrad Duolever, Central Spring Strut	49mm Dual Bending Valve	Telescopic Forks
	Rear Suspension
	Cast Aluminum Single-Sided Swing Arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, Central Spring Strut	Premium Low Hand-Adjustable Rear Suspension	Steel Swinging Fork with Central Shock Strut
	Frame (Chassis)
	Bridge-Type Frame, Cast Aluminum, Load-Bearing Engine	Double Cradle	Double-Cradle Steel Frame with Screwed on Underbeams
	Front Wheel Travel
	115 mm	NA	120 mm
	Rear Wheel Travel
	135 mm	NA	90 mm
Miscellaneous Information
	Handle Bar
	Forged Handlebars (Optional)	NA	NA
	Emission (Co2)
	137 g/km	142 g/km	NA
	Caster
	106.4 mm	NA	NA
	Steering Angle
	62.2°	NA	57.3°
	Stability
	Steering Stabiliser	NA	NA
	Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price
	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges + 1% TDS. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Tourer	Touring	Cruiser
	Bike Variant
	2024 BMW K1600GTL	2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special	2024 BMW R18 Cruiser (Standard Model)
	Latest Price in India
	2024 BMW K1600GTL price is Rs 33 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special price is Rs 37.49 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 BMW R18 Cruiser price is Rs 19.90 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available	Available
	Official Tagline
	Travelling Together	NA	Soul is All That Matters.
	Colour Options
	Black and Monolith Metallic, Black Storm Metallic, Option 719 Mineral White Metallic with Stripes	Vivid Black w/Chrome Finish, Baja Orange w/Chrome Finish, Gray Haze w/Chrome Finish, Bright Billiard Blue/Billiard Gray w/Chrome Finish, Heirloom Red Fade.	Black
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	On Road Price
	2024 BMW K1600GTL on road price is Rs 37.98 lakh in Delhi, Rs 39.27 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 38.44 lakh in Kolkata, and Rs 38.94 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest BMW dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	2024 Harley Davidson Street Glide Special on road price is Rs 43.15 lakh in Delhi, Rs 44.61 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 43.68 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 44.24 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Harley-Davidson dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	2024 BMW R18 Cruiser on road price is Rs 22.90 lakh in Delhi, Rs 23.68 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 23.18 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 23.48 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest BMW dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS
	Engine Brake Control (EBC)
		NA	NA