2025 BMW K 1600 B vs 2016 Yamaha Road Star Silverado S

The BMW K 1600 B records a lower weight than the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S. The Yamaha Road Star Silverado S has the advantage in displacement where both recorded values are available.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: BMW K 1600 B BMW, Yamaha Road Star Silverado S Yamaha
  • Model: BMW K 1600 B BMW K 1600 B, Yamaha Road Star Silverado S Yamaha Road Star Silverado S
  • Year: BMW K 1600 B 2025, Yamaha Road Star Silverado S 2016
  • Displacement: BMW K 1600 B 1649, Yamaha Road Star Silverado S 1671.6
  • Weight: BMW K 1600 B 343.8, Yamaha Road Star Silverado S 351
  • Seat height: BMW K 1600 B 75, Yamaha Road Star Silverado S 71
BMW K 1600 B vs Yamaha Road Star Silverado S key specifications
SpecBMW K 1600 BYamaha Road Star Silverado S
Year20252016
CategoryTouringTouring
Displacement16491671.6
Torque179.9-
Weight343.8351

Weight

The BMW K 1600 B records a lower wet weight of 343.8 kg, 7.2 kg less than the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S at 351 kg.

Displacement

The Yamaha Road Star Silverado S records 1671.6 cc, 22.6 cc (1.4%) more than the BMW K 1600 B at 1649 cc.

Seat height

The BMW K 1600 B has a higher recorded seat height (75) than the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S (71), a difference of 4.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW K 1600 B or the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S?

The BMW K 1600 B records a lower wet weight of 343.8 kg, 7.2 kg less than the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S at 351 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW K 1600 B or the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S?

The Yamaha Road Star Silverado S records 1671.6 cc, 22.6 cc (1.4%) more than the BMW K 1600 B at 1649 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW K 1600 B and the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S compare?

The BMW K 1600 B has a higher recorded seat height (75) than the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S (71), a difference of 4.

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BMW K 1600 B

2025Touring

Displacement1649 cc
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Yamaha Road Star Silverado S

2016Touring

Displacement1671.6 cc

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2016 • Touring

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
1649 cc
1671.6 cc
Torque
179.9 Nm
-
Engine Type
-
V-Twin
Engine Details
DOHC
V-Twin | OHV | Cylinder: 2
Valves / Cylinder
4
4
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
8.4:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Air-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Manual 5-speed
Transmission
Shaft
Belt

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension
Swing-Arm
-

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2 ABS
Disc x2
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
120/70-ZR17
130/90-M16
Rear Tyre
190/55-ZR17
150/80-B16

Dimensions & Weight

Length
247 cm
250 cm
Height
133.9 cm
-
Seat Height
75 cm
71 cm
Wheelbase
161.8 cm
168.9 cm
Ground Clearance
-
15 cm
Wet Weight
343.8 kg
351 kg

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