Bmw K 1600 Gt vs Yamaha Star Venture 1900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1600 Gt vs Yamaha Star Venture 1900. Bmw K 1600 Gt: 160 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Star Venture 1900: 105 hp @ 4,500 rpm (est.) hp, 432 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (est.), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1600 Gt
Yamaha Star Venture 1900
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
175 Nm
170 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
432 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
160 hp @ 7,750 rpm
105 hp @ 4,500 rpm (est.)
Torque
175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
170 Nm @ 2,500 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
185 km/h (est.)
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
432 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, est.)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1600 Gt
8.5/10
"The ultimate touring machine if you respect its weight and wallet."
Pros
+Silky six-cylinder engine
+Class-leading wind protection
+Shaft drive, low maintenance
Cons
−ESA suspension fails expensively
−Bodywork damage costs a fortune
−Heavy at low speed
Yamaha Star Venture 1900
8.0/10
"A legitimate touring weapon if you buy a well-maintained example carefully."
Pros
+Silky smooth parallel-twin engine
+Genuinely impressive wind protection
+Loaded standard features list
Cons
−Infotainment screens fail early
−Heavy at low speed maneuvering
−Parts availability still spotty
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