Ridley AutoGlide Trike vs BMW R16 series 5 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ridley AutoGlide Trikestacks up against the BMW R16 series 5. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecRidley AutoGlide TrikeBMW R16 series 5
Model year20081934
Price$25,950
Engine721 cc736 cc
Horsepower33 hp
Weight209 kg
Fuel capacity3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic3-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.5-26 / 3.5-26

Ridley AutoGlide Trike vs BMW R16 series 5 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ridley AutoGlide Trike and the BMW R16 series 5 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ridley AutoGlide Trike brings its published horsepower in a 209 kg package, while the BMW R16 series 5 counters with 33 hp.

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: