BMW K 1600 GTL vs Harley-Davidson Road Glide

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

BMW K 1600 GTL price starts at Rs. 38.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 7.75 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Harley-Davidson Road Glide, priced at Rs. 45.75 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the K 1600 GTL offers a claimed 16.94 kmpl, while the Road Glide delivers 16.66 kmpl. On the performance front, the K 1600 GTL uses a 1649cc engine producing 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm and the Road Glide a 1923cc engine producing 93.8 PS @ 5250 rpm. If you're deciding between the K 1600 GTL and Road Glide, the K 1600 GTL is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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K 1600 GTL vs Road Glide Comparison Summary

Specification BMW K 1600 GTLHarley-Davidson Road Glide
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 38.00 LakhRs. 45.75 Lakh
Mileage 16.94 kmpl16.66 kmpl
Engine 1649 cc1923 cc
Max power 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm93.8 PS @ 5250 rpm
Kerb weight 358 Kg387 Kg

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Basic Info BMW K 1600 GTL STDHarley-Davidson Road Glide STD
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Brand Name BMW Harley-Davidson
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 38.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 45.75 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder Milwaukee-Eight® 117
Max Power 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm 93.8 PS @ 5250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW K 1600 GTL Colors
Harley Davidson Road Glide Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Cast Aluminum
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only,Remote Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 1,04,043 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 1,25,262 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 77,475 K 1600 GTL Insurance Rs. 84,509 Road Glide Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
200 kmph
177 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder
Milwaukee-Eight® 117
Engine Displacement
1649 cc
1923 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm
93.8 PS @ 5250 rpm
Max Torque
180 Nm @ 5250 rpm
175 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Bore
72 mm
103.5 mm
Stroke
67.5 mm
114.3 mm
Number Of Cylinders
6
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
10.3:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
16.94 kmpl
16.66 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Travel - 115 mm
49mm (1.9 in) Dual Bending Valve
Suspension-Rear
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, Travel - 135 mm
3 in. (76.2 mm) Dual Outboard Emulsion with Preload Adjustability

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-190/55-17
Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/55-18
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Dunlop
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Cast Aluminum

Dry Weight
Not Available
371 kg
Seat height
750 mm
720 mm
Load carrying capacity
202 Kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
4 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
560 kg
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
4.7 L
Length*Width*Height
2489*1000*1490 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1618 mm
1625 mm
Length
2489 mm
2410 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
145 mm
Height
1490 mm
Not Available
Width
1000 mm
945 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.5 L
22.7 L
Kerb Weight
358 Kg
387 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Size
320 mm
Not Available

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 6AH
Not Available
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Frame Type
Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Not Available
Digital Display Type
TFT
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Dynamic
Rain,Road,Configurable Rider,Sports
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
ABS Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, On-board Computer, Audio, Sat Radio, Dynamic Engine Brake Control, Gear Shift Assist Pro
Electronic Linked Braking, Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System, Voice Recognition Languages, Vehicle Information Screen (Air temperature, oil pressure and EITMS), SD Card, Flash Drive and MP3 and FM, Cornering Enhanced Electronic Linked Braking, Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System, Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System
Windscreen
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Super Bikes, Cruiser Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
External Fuel Filling
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Stepup Seat
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
External Speakers
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Air Filter Service Cost
Not Available
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
Not Available
No

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available

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BMW K 1600 GTL Vs Harley Davidson Road Glide FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW K 1600 GTL vs Harley Davidson Road Glide?
The BMW K 1600 GTL is cheaper than Harley-Davidson Road Glide by ₹7.75 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW K 1600 GTL vs Harley Davidson Road Glide?
For the STD version, 1649 cc Petrol engine of K 1600 GTL produces 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm of power and 180 Nm @ 5250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 1923 cc Petrol engine of Road Glide produces 93.8 PS @ 5250 rpm of power and 175 Nm @ 3500 rpm of torque

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