BMW K 1600 B vs Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW K 1600 Bstacks up against the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW K 1600 BHarley-Davidson Road King Classic
Model year20252018
Price
Engine1649 cc1688 cc
Horsepower89 hp
Torque150 Nm
Weight344 kg362 kg
Seat height28 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Optional ABS. 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS. 4-piston
Tires120/70 ZR17 / 190/55 ZR17MT90-B16 / 180/65-B16

BMW K 1600 B vs Harley-Davidson Road King Classic — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW K 1600 B and the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW K 1600 B brings its published horsepower in a 344 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic counters with 89 hp at 362 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: