Comparison of BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive 2017 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2005 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive 2017 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2005 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2017 | 2005 |
| Make | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model | BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive | Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK40 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,649 | 1,470 |
| Power (kw) | 116.8 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.61 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 174.9 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 72 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 67.5 | 90 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 107.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Emission details | Performance / fuel consumption | - |
| Ignition | - | Digital with Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operated | - |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | - |
| Compression | 12.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Duolever, central spring strut | 41mm hydraulic fork |
| Rear suspension | BMW Paralever | Dual hydraulic shocks |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 320 | 270 |
| Frame type | Aluminum bridge-type frame with load-bearing engine | High tensile steel, double cradle |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55-ZR17 | 150/80-16 |
| Wheels | Rim, front 3.50 x 17in. | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 124 | 150 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 86 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27.8 | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags. Topbox. | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 64 | - |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 360.2 | - |
| Dry weight (kg) | 321 | 292 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3639 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,465 | 1,100 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,001 | 965 |
| Seat height (mm) | - | 701 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 124 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 201 | - |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 26.5 | 15.89 |
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