Comparison of BMW K 1600 B 2020 and Yamaha VMAX 2018 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW K 1600 B 2020 × |  Yamaha VMAX 2018 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2020 | 2018 |
| Make | BMW | Yamaha |
| Model | BMW K 1600 B | Yamaha VMAX |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line six, four-stroke | V4, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection | Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I |
| Engine details | - | 65° V-4 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,649 | 1671.6 |
| Power (kw) | 115.5 | 146 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5.7 | 8.71 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 175 | 167 |
| Bore (mm) | 72 | 90 |
| Stroke (mm) | 67.5 | 66 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 202.1 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 | - |
| Ignition | - | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath | Multiplate slipper clutch |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | - |
| Compression | 12.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever | 52mm telescopic cartridge fork w/oxidized titanium coating. Fully adjustable preload, compression and rebound |
| Rear suspension | BMW Motorrad Paralever | Single shock w/remote reservoir and remote adjustable for preload, compression and rebound |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. | Double disc. Six-piston calipers. Radially mounted. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Diameter (mm) | 320 | 298 |
| Frame type | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine | Cast aluminium, Diamond Shaped |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-R18 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55-ZR17 | 200/50-R18 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 125 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 110 |
| Trail (mm) | 108 | 147 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27.8 | 31 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,618 | 1,700 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 336 | 289.4 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,300 | 1,191 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,470 | 2,395 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,000 | 820 |
| Seat height (mm) | 750 | 775 |
| Alternate seat height | 780 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 26.5 | 15.14 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 5.9 |
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