BMW K1600B Bagger (2021) vs Husqvarna Svartpilen (2019-20) vs Honda GL 500 Silver Wing (1980-82) vs Suzuki GSX 400E - D (1984)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | BMW | Husqvarna | Honda | Suzuki |
Model: | K1600B Bagger | Svartpilen | GL 500 Silver Wing | GSX 400E - D |
Years: | 2021 | 2019-20 | 1980-82 | 1984 |
Engine: | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves with intake cam levers and exhaust rocker arm | Four-stroke. longitudinal 800 V-twin, SOHC 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
Capacity: | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. | 692.7 cc / 42.27 cu in | 496.8 cc / 30.3 cub in. | 398 cc / 24.3 cu in |
Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 67.5 mm | 105 x 80 mm | 78 x 52 mm | 67 x 56.6 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | 12.8:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
Induction: | 52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X | Keihin EFI, 50mm throttle body | 2 x 34mm Keihin carburetors | 2 x Mikuni BS34SS carburetors |
Ignition: | Digital CDI | Keihin EMS, double ignition | Transistor | Transistorized |
Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm | 55 kW / 75 hp @ 8500 rpm | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 9000 rpm | 32.8 kW / 44 hp @ 9500 rpm |
Max Torque: | 175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm | 71 Nm / 7.24 kgf-m / 52.4 ft-lb @ 6750 rpm | 46 Nm / 4.69 kgf-m / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 36.3 Nm / 3.7 kgf-m 26.8 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
Transmission: | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 speed constant mesh |
Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4" | Shaft | Chain |
Front Suspension: | Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) | 43 mm WP-USD forks | Telescopic coil spring air assisted | Air assisted telescopic forks |
Rear Suspension: | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) | WP-Monoshock with Pro-Lever linkage | Swing arm compound linkage to single shock | Dual shocks, preload adjustable |
Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 320 mm disc, 4 piston Brembo caliper | 2 x 240mm discs, 2 piston calipers | Single disc |
Rear Brakes: | Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 240 mm disc, Brembo single piston, floating caliper | Drum | Drum |
Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | Pirelli MT60 RS 18 in | 2.15-19 | 3.60S-18 4PR |
Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | Pirelli MT60 RS 17 in | 130/90-16 | 4.10S-18 4PR |
Fuel Capacity: | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal | 12 Litres / 3.17 US gal | 17.5 Litres / 4.62 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal |