BMW K 1600 GT vs Polaris Slingshot® GT Manual (2026)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW K 1600 GTstacks up against the Polaris Slingshot® GT Manual. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | BMW K 1600 GT | Polaris Slingshot® GT Manual |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Price | $24,745 | $41,999 |
| Engine | 1649 cc | 1997 cc |
| Weight | 343 kg | 768 kg |
| Seat height | 810 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 26.0 L | 37.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Manual, 6 speed, Shaft | Manual, 5 speed, Belt |
| Front brakes | Dual Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Tires | 120/70 ZR17 / 190/55 ZR17 | Kenda SS-799: 225/45 R18 / Kenda SS-799: 305/30 R20 |
BMW K 1600 GT vs Polaris Slingshot® GT Manual — which should you buy?
Picking between the BMW K 1600 GT and the Polaris Slingshot® GT Manual usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW K 1600 GT brings its published horsepower in a 343 kg package, while the Polaris Slingshot® GT Manual counters with its own power figure at 768 kg. On price, the BMW K 1600 GT has the lower MSRP.
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: