Bmw K 1600 B vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1600 B vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Bmw K 1600 B: 160 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 348 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1600 B
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
175 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
348 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
160 hp @ 7,750 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (electronically limited)
170 km/h
Weight
348 kg (wet/curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1600 B
8.5/10
"The finest engine in touring wrapped in a genuinely capable bagger."
Pros
+Sublime inline-six engine
+Exceptional long-haul comfort
+Semi-active suspension impresses
Cons
−Heavy low-speed handling
−Expensive dealer servicing
−Infotainment glitches early models
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
7.5/10
"A charismatic city scramblers that demands realistic expectations about range and comfort."
Pros
+Bulletproof Sportster engine reliability
+Parts availability everywhere
+Genuinely stunning visual presence
Cons
−Tiny tank, terrible range
−Seat punishes longer rides
−Many dropped examples exist
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