Triumph Speed Twin 500 (1938-46) vs BMW K 1600 GTL (2019-20)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Triumph | BMW |
| Model: | Speed Twin 500 | K 1600 GTL |
| Years: | 1938-46 | 2019-20 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, OHV | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cub in. | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 63 x 80 mm | 72 x 67.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.1:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Single Amal carburetor | 52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X |
| Ignition: | 6 V, magnetic flywheel | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 20.9 kW / 28 hp @ 6000 rpm | 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, 6 plate | Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Singe tube frame | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | Rigid fork with leaf spring | Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) |
| Rear Suspension: | Rigid, spring loaded saddle | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 - 19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50 - 19 | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Dry Weight: | 182 kg / 401 lbs | 321 kg / 707.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal |