Moto Guzzi Audace 2021 vs. BMW K 1600 B 2022

Moto Guzzi Audace 2021

BMW K 1600 B 2022

Overview - Moto Guzzi Audace 2021 vs BMW K 1600 B 2022

Moto Guzzi Audace 2021

BMW K 1600 B 2022

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Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi Audace 2021 compared to BMW K 1600 B 2022

Moto Guzzi Audace 2021

BMW K 1600 B 2022

Moto Guzzi Audace 2021

BMW K 1600 B 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	104 mm	Bore	72 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.2 mm	Stroke	67.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	96 HP	Engine power	160.5 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	120 Nm	Torque	180 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	12.2
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,380 ccm	Displacement	1,649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Duolever
Travel	Travel	110 mm	Travel	115 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Paralever
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	125 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Extruded

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	282 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,445 mm	Length	2,470 mm
Width	Width	920 mm	Width	1,000 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,695 mm	Wheelbase	1,618 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	740 mm	Seat Height	750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi Audace 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW K 1600 B 2022

The BMW 6-cylinder glides over the road in 2022 with a lot of elegance and a lot of equipment. This time, the new headlight technology was outstanding. The engine tuning and the new ESA chassis are also well done this time. Surprisingly, the wind protection is not perfect and perfectionists will miss an adaptive cruise control. The sovereign 6-cylinder is in the form of its life in the current model year. One enjoys the engine in every situation. The K 1600 B looks much more relaxed than the K 1600 GT, but it is agile enough to be a lot of fun on intensive tours. It loses only a little of its agility and lean angle freedom due to its coolness and remains a practical motorbike.

Great combination of casual seating position and dynamic handling

Smooth engine

Great engine response

Motorcycle accessible and easy to use overall despite imposing appearance

Outstanding headlight technology

Great display - always easy to read

Comprehensive integration of mobile phone into vehicle

Full map navigation via BMW Connected App

Good balance between stability and handling

Neutral ride

Good brakes and stable ride

Good handling