Bmw K 1600 Grand America vs Harley-davidson Ultra Limited
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1600 Grand America vs Harley-davidson Ultra Limited. Bmw K 1600 Grand America: 160 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 367 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Harley-davidson Ultra Limited: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 389 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1600 Grand America
Harley-davidson Ultra Limited
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
175 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
367 kg
389 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
160 hp @ 7,750 rpm
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
150 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (electronically limited)
177 km/h
Weight
367 kg (wet/curb weight)
389 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1600 Grand America
8.5/10
"The ultimate touring bike for riders who maintain it properly."
Pros
+Silky inline-six engine
+Technology still class-leading
+Exceptional long-haul comfort
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Heavy below 10mph
−Early infotainment unreliable
Harley-davidson Ultra Limited
8.0/10
"The best used touring value if you buy the right year."
Pros
+Exceptional long-distance comfort
+Milwaukee-Eight hugely improved
+Heated everything standard
Cons
−Pre-2017 tensioner issues
−Expensive tire replacement costs
−Infotainment ages poorly
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