BMW K 1600 B vs Yamaha Road Star Silverado S (2025)

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

Spec comparison

SpecBMW K 1600 BYamaha Road Star Silverado S
Model year20252016
Price$14,999
Engine1649 cc1672 cc
Weight344 kg
Seat height28 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires120/70 ZR17 / 190/55 ZR17130/90-M16 / 150/80-B16

BMW K 1600 B vs Yamaha Road Star Silverado S — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW K 1600 B and the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S 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 Yamaha Road Star Silverado S counters with its own power figure.

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: