BMW K 1600 Grand America Midnight vs Harley-Davidson Road King Police (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW K 1600 Grand America Midnightstacks up against the Harley-Davidson Road King Police. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW K 1600 Grand America MidnightHarley-Davidson Road King Police
Model year20232014
Price$32,210
Engine1649 cc1688 cc
Horsepower160 hp
Torque180 Nm142 Nm
Weight367 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston fixed calipers.Double disc. ABS, 4-piston fixed
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. ABS, 4-piston fixed
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 130/80-B17 / 180/65-B16

BMW K 1600 Grand America Midnight vs Harley-Davidson Road King Police — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW K 1600 Grand America Midnight and the Harley-Davidson Road King Police usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW K 1600 Grand America Midnight brings 160 hp, while the Harley-Davidson Road King Police counters with its own power figure at 367 kg.

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: