BMW K1600B Bagger (2021) vs Husqvarna Svartpilen (2019-20) vs Honda GL 500 Silver Wing (1980-82)
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| Make: | BMW | Husqvarna | Honda |
| Model: | K1600B Bagger | Svartpilen | GL 500 Silver Wing |
| Years: | 2021 | 2019-20 | 1980-82 |
| 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 |
| Capacity: | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. | 692.7 cc / 42.27 cu in | 496.8 cc / 30.3 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 67.5 mm | 105 x 80 mm | 78 x 52 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | 12.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X | Keihin EFI, 50mm throttle body | 2 x 34mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Keihin EMS, double ignition | Transistor |
| Starting: | 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 |
| 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 |
| Transmission: | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4" | Shaft |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 320 mm disc, 4 piston Brembo caliper | 2 x 240mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 240 mm disc, Brembo single piston, floating caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | Pirelli MT60 RS 18 in | 2.15-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | Pirelli MT60 RS 17 in | 130/90-16 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal | 12 Litres / 3.17 US gal | 17.5 Litres / 4.62 US gal |