2025 BMW K 1600 GT vs 2015 Yamaha Star Stratoliner S

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

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: BMW K 1600 GT BMW, Yamaha Star Stratoliner S Yamaha
  • Model: BMW K 1600 GT BMW K 1600 GT, Yamaha Star Stratoliner S Yamaha Star Stratoliner S
  • Year: BMW K 1600 GT 2025, Yamaha Star Stratoliner S 2015
  • Displacement: BMW K 1600 GT 1649, Yamaha Star Stratoliner S 1851.9
  • Weight: BMW K 1600 GT 343, Yamaha Star Stratoliner S 368
  • Seat height: BMW K 1600 GT 81, Yamaha Star Stratoliner S 71
BMW K 1600 GT vs Yamaha Star Stratoliner S key specifications
SpecBMW K 1600 GTYamaha Star Stratoliner S
Year20252015
CategoryTouringTouring
Displacement16491851.9
Torque179.9-
Weight343368

Weight

The BMW K 1600 GT records a lower wet weight of 343 kg, 25 kg less than the Yamaha Star Stratoliner S at 368 kg.

Displacement

The Yamaha Star Stratoliner S records 1851.9 cc, 202.9 cc (12.3%) more than the BMW K 1600 GT at 1649 cc.

Seat height

The BMW K 1600 GT has a higher recorded seat height (81) than the Yamaha Star Stratoliner S (71), a difference of 10.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW K 1600 GT or the Yamaha Star Stratoliner S?

The BMW K 1600 GT records a lower wet weight of 343 kg, 25 kg less than the Yamaha Star Stratoliner S at 368 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW K 1600 GT or the Yamaha Star Stratoliner S?

The Yamaha Star Stratoliner S records 1851.9 cc, 202.9 cc (12.3%) more than the BMW K 1600 GT at 1649 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW K 1600 GT and the Yamaha Star Stratoliner S compare?

The BMW K 1600 GT has a higher recorded seat height (81) than the Yamaha Star Stratoliner S (71), a difference of 10.

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BMW K 1600 GT

2025Touring

Displacement1649 cc
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Yamaha Star Stratoliner S

2015Touring

Displacement1851.9 cc

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2025 • Touring

Yamaha Star Stratoliner S

2015 • Touring

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
1649 cc
1851.9 cc
Torque
179.9 Nm
-
Engine Type
Other
V-Twin
Engine Details
Other | DOHC | Cylinder: 4
V-Twin | OHV | Cylinder: 2
Valves / Cylinder
4
4
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
9.5:1

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

Front Suspension
-
Telescopic
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
130/70-18
Rear Tyre
190/55-ZR17
190/60-17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
232.4 cm
258 cm
Height
144 cm
151 cm
Seat Height
81 cm
71 cm
Wheelbase
161.8 cm
171.5 cm
Wet Weight
343 kg
368 kg

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