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BMW K 1600 Grand America vs Harley-Davidson Street Glide

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

BMW K 1600 Grand America
Harley-Davidson Street Glide

BMW Motorrad

K 1600 Grand America

From ₹38 Lakh

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Harley-Davidson

Street Glide

From ₹42.5 Lakh

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BMW K 1600 Grand AmericaPro · ₹38 Lakh
Harley-Davidson Street GlideStreet Glide (Billiard Gray/Mystic Shift) · ₹42.5 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price K 1600 Grand America: ₹38 Lakh (ahead) Street Glide: ₹42.5 Lakh K 1600 Grand America ₹4.50 lakh cheaper
Braking K 1600 Grand America: ABS Street Glide: Cornering ABS (ahead)
Mileage or range K 1600 Grand America: 100 km Street Glide: 16 kmpl Different fuels
Power K 1600 Grand America: 118 kW (ahead) Street Glide: 107.2 bhp Torque 180 vs 175 Nm
Weight K 1600 Grand America: 367 kg Street Glide: 368 kg Seat height 750 vs 715 mm
Versions K 1600 Grand America: 1 Street Glide: 3 (ahead)

Pick the K 1600 Grand America for the lower price and more power.

Pick the Street Glide for cornering abs and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹38 Lakh
₹42.5 Lakh
On-road in
₹41.84 Lakh
₹46.77 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹1,11,167 a month
₹1,24,284 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
118 kW
107.2 bhp
Torque
180 Nm
175 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage or range
100 km
16 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
1,649 cc
1,923 cc
Engine Type
Oil/water-cooled, six-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder
Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, Pushrod OHV, Liquid-Cooled Heads
Bore x Stroke
72 mm x 67.5 mm
103.5 mm x 114.3 mm
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
10.3:1
Cooling
Oil and water cooled
Precision Liquid-Cooled Cylinder Heads + Oil/Air Cooling
Fuel System
Electronic intake pipe injection, BMS-O engine management with throttle-by-wire
Not listed
Fuel Consumption (WMTC)
5.9 l per 100 km (approx 16.9 kmpl)
Not listed
Emission Control
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU-5
Not listed
Gearbox
6-speed, helical gearbox
6 Speed Cruise Drive Manual
Clutch
Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Wet multiplate with assist and slipper system
Drive Type
Shaft drive
Belt Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual disc, 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Dual Disc, 320 mm floating discs, Brembo 4-piston radial-mount calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single disc, 320 mm, double-piston caliper
Single Disc, 300 mm, Brembo 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, part-integral, slant-layer optimised
Cornering Enhanced ABS (C-ABS) & Electronically Linked Braking
Wheel Type
Cast aluminium, 3.50 x 17 front, 6.00 x 17 rear
Cast Aluminium Cast Laced Wheels (19-inch Front / 18-inch Rear)
Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR 17
130/60-B19 61H Tubeless (Dunlop D408F)
Rear Tyre Size
190/55 ZR 17
180/55-B18 80H Tubeless (Dunlop D407)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Duolever with central spring strut, 115 mm travel
49 mm Dual Bending Valve Telescopic Fork (117 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, central spring strut, 125 mm travel
Dual Showa outboard emulsion shock absorbers (Preload adjustable, 76 mm travel)
Electronic Suspension
Dynamic ESA with automatic load levelling (standard)
Not listed
Frame Type
Bridge-type cast aluminium frame, load-bearing engine
Mild steel tubular touring frame with two-piece stamped backbone
Wheelbase
1,618 mm
1625 mm
Castor
106.4 mm
Not listed
Steering Head Angle
62.2-degree
Not listed
Ground Clearance
Not listed
140 mm

Dimensions

Length
2,560 (over topcase)
2410 mm
Width
1,000 (incl side cases)
975 mm
Height
1,440 to 1,580 (at windshield)
1350 mm
Seat Height
750 mm
715 mm
Kerb Weight
367 (road ready, fully fuelled)
368 kg (Dry: 351 kg)
Permitted Total Weight
560 kg
Not listed
Payload
193 (with standard equipment)
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.5 usable, incl approx 4 reserve
22.7 L (Reserve 4.0 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
10.25-inch colour TFT, hardened anti-reflective glass
12.3-inch Full-Colour Touchscreen TFT (Skyline™ OS)
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes, via BMW Motorrad Connected App
Yes (Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, Apple CarPlay)
Navigation
Yes, integrated map navigation
Yes (Full map navigation via Skyline OS)
USB Charging
USB-C charging compartment for phone, USB-A socket in topcase
Yes (USB-C in fairing media drawer)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 (Rain, Road, Dynamic)
4 Modes (Road, Sport, Rain, Custom)
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
Yes (Cornering Enhanced Traction Control C-TCS & C-DSCS)
Engine Brake Control
MSR dynamic engine brake control
Not listed
Hill Start Control
HSC Pro (standard)
Not listed
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
RDC tyre pressure control (standard)
Not listed
Quickshifter
Shift Assistant Pro, optional via Comfort Package
No
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)
Reverse Assist
Yes, low-speed reverse aid (see Source Notes)
Not listed
Keyless Ride
Optional, Comfort Package with central locking and anti-theft alarm
Not listed
Audio System
Audio System 2.0 with sound profiles, fairing and topcase speakers (standard)
Not listed
Electric Windshield
High windscreen, electrically adjustable (overall height 1,440 to 1,580 mm)
Not listed
Heated Grips & Seats
Both standard
Not listed

Lights

Headlight
Full-LED with adaptive cornering light
Full LED (Evolved Batwing fairing with integrated omega LED DRL and central projector)
Auxiliary Lights
LED auxiliary headlamps (standard)
Not listed
Taillight
LED
Full LED integrated in rear saddlebags
Turn Indicators
LED
Full LED integrated in Batwing fairing and tail
Floor Lighting
Ground-level lighting (optional)
Not listed

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Two-piece heated seat with passenger backrest on topcase
One-piece two-up touring saddle
Luggage
Side cases and topcase standard, 111.5 litres total storage
Not listed
Phone Storage
Splash-proof, ventilated charging compartment with USB-C
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
Lockable hard saddlebags (~68 L luggage capacity)

Choice

Versions
1 version
3 versions
Price range
₹38 Lakh
₹42.5 Lakh – ₹43.03 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
7 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Pro₹38 Lakh Street Glide (Billiard Gray/Mystic Shift)₹42.5 Lakh Street Glide ₹4.50 lakh more

On-road price by city

K 1600 Grand America Pro against Street Glide Street Glide (Billiard Gray/Mystic Shift)

CityK 1600 Grand AmericaStreet GlideGap
Mumbai₹43.36 Lakh₹48.47 LakhK 1600 Grand America ₹5.12 lakh less
Pune₹43.36 Lakh₹48.47 LakhK 1600 Grand America ₹5.12 lakh less
New Delhi₹41.84 Lakh₹46.77 LakhK 1600 Grand America ₹4.94 lakh less
Bengaluru₹45.64 Lakh₹51.02 LakhK 1600 Grand America ₹5.39 lakh less
Chennai₹43.36 Lakh₹48.47 LakhK 1600 Grand America ₹5.12 lakh less
Hyderabad₹45.64 Lakh₹51.02 LakhK 1600 Grand America ₹5.39 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹41.08 Lakh₹45.92 LakhK 1600 Grand America ₹4.85 lakh less
Kolkata₹42.6 Lakh₹47.62 LakhK 1600 Grand America ₹5.03 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the K 1600 Grand America or the Street Glide?

The K 1600 Grand America, by ₹4.50 lakh on the versions compared here: K 1600 Grand America Pro at ₹38 Lakh against Street Glide Street Glide (Billiard Gray/Mystic Shift) at ₹42.5 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹41.84 Lakh against ₹46.77 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The K 1600 Grand America Pro makes 118 kW and 180 Nm and the Street Glide Street Glide (Billiard Gray/Mystic Shift) makes 107.2 bhp and 175 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,11,167 a month for the K 1600 Grand America and ₹1,24,284 for the Street Glide, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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