Bmw K 1600 B vs Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1600 B vs Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r. 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. Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r: 127 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 347 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically limited; estimated, as Suzuki did not publish an official figure), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1600 B
Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
127 hp
Torque (Nm)
175 Nm
163 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
348 kg
347 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
160 hp @ 7,750 rpm
127 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
163 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (electronically limited)
200 km/h (electronically limited; estimated, as Suzuki did not publish an official figure)
Weight
348 kg (wet/curb weight)
347 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (approx. 13–15 km/L, 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
Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r
8.0/10
"The best value muscle cruiser you can buy used today."
Pros
+Indestructible V-twin engine
+Shaft drive, zero hassle
+Stunning visual presence
Cons
−Serious heat from engine
−Heavy at low speeds
−Suspension soft with passenger
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