Comparison of BMW K 1600 B 2020 and Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2013 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW K 1600 B 2020 × |  Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2013 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2020 | 2013 |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | BMW K 1600 B | Triumph Thunderbird Storm |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line six, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection. progressive linkage on throttle |
| Engine details | - | 270º firing interval |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,649 | 1,597 |
| Power (kw) | 115.5 | 62.8 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5.7 | 7.13 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 175 | 146 |
| Bore (mm) | 72 | 103.8 |
| Stroke (mm) | 67.5 | 103.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 165.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4 | - |
| Driveline | - | Toothed Belt |
| Ignition | - | Digital-inductive type via engine management system |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath | Wet. multi-plate |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | - |
| Compression | 12.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Chromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2. tandem large-volume catalysts in centralized catbox. chrome-plated exhaust |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever | Showa 47mm forks. |
| Rear suspension | BMW Motorrad Paralever | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. | Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 320 | 310 |
| Frame type | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine | Tubular Steel. twin spine |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55-ZR17 | 200/50-R17 |
| Wheels | - | Cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 125 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 95 |
| Trail (mm) | 108 | 151 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27.8 | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Instruments | - | Analogue speedometer featuring integrated rev counter, scroll button on handlebars, LCD trip computer, fuel gauge and clock |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,618 | 1,615 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 336 | 339 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,300 | 1,120 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,470 | 2,340 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,000 | 880 |
| Seat height (mm) | 750 | 700 |
| Alternate seat height | 780 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 26.5 | 22 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 4.2 |
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