BMW K 1600 B Midnight vs Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW K 1600 B Midnightstacks up against the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW K 1600 B MidnightHarley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low
Model year20232016
Price$30,310$24,699
Engine1649 cc1688 cc
Horsepower158 hp87 hp
Torque175 Nm138 Nm
Weight400 kg
Seat height30 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Double disc. ABS. 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. ABS. 4-piston
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 130/80-17 / 180/65-16

BMW K 1600 B Midnight vs Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW K 1600 B Midnight and the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW K 1600 B Midnight brings 158 hp, while the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low counters with 87 hp at 400 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: