Bmw K 1600 B vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1600 B vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. 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. Yamaha Bolt R-spec: 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1600 B
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
175 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
348 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
160 hp @ 7,750 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (electronically limited)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
348 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
7.8/10
"A genuinely rewarding urban cruiser that rewards patient, style-conscious riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof reliability record
+Strong resale value retention
+Gorgeous factory finish quality
Cons
−Seat punishes longer rides
−Suspension undersprung for heavier riders
−No wind protection whatsoever
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