BMW K 1600 GTL (2014) vs BMW R 100RS (1978-79) vs BMW R 1200GS (2006) vs BMW C 650 GT (2018-19) vs BMW R 1100GS (1996) vs BMW K 1600 GTL (2015) vs BMW R 90/6 (1973-76) vs BMW R 60/6 (1973-76) vs BMW C 650 GT (2014-15)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW
Model:	K 1600 GTL	R 100RS	R 1200GS	C 650 GT	R 1100GS	K 1600 GTL	R 90/6	R 60/6	C 650 GT
Years:	2014	1978-79	2006	2018-19	1996	2015	1973-76	1973-76	2014-15
Engine:	Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, twin-cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, twin-cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder
Capacity:	1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.	980 cc / 59.8 cub in.	1170 cc / 71.4 in.	647 cc / 38.5 cub in	1084 cc / 66.1 cu in	1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.	898 cc / 54.8 cu in.	599 cc / 36.6 cu in.	647 cc / 38.5 cub in.
Bore x Stroke:	72 x 67.5 mm	94 x 70.6 mm	101 x 73 mm	79 x 66 mm	99 x 70.5 mm	72 x 67.5 mm	90 x 70.6 mm	73.5 x 70.6 mm	79 x 66 mm
Compression Ratio:	12.2:1	9.5:1	11.0:1	11.6:1	10.3:1	12.2:1	9.0:1	9.2:1	11.6:1
Induction:	∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X	2 x Constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/105 - 94/40/106	Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition	Fuel injection BMS-E, 38mm Throttle valve	Bosch Motronic 2.2 with fuel cutoff when coasting	∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X	2 x Bing constant depression carburetors	2 x Bing slide carburetors	Fuel injection BMS-E, 38mm Throttle valve
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm	51 kW / 70 hp / @ 7000 rpm	72 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm	44 kW / 60 hp @ 7500 rpm	59 kW / 80 hp @ 6750 rpm	118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm	44.1 kW / 60 hp @ 6500 rpm	29.5 kW / 40 hp @ 6400 rpm	44 kW / 60 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque:	175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	76 Nm / 7.75 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm	66 Nm / 6.7 kgf-m / 48.7 lb-ft. @ 6000 rpm	97Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71 lb-ft / @ 5250 rpm	175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	73 Nm / 7.44 kgf-m / 53 ft lb @ 5500 rpm	49 Nm / 5.0 kgf-m / 36 ft lb @ 5000 rpm	66 Nm / 6.7 kgf-m / 48.7 lb-ft. @ 6000 rpm
Clutch:	Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated	Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring	Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated	Centrifugal clutch	∅180mm Dry single plate with diaphram spring	Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated	Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring	Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring	Centrifugal clutch
Transmission:	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	CVT (continuously variable transmission)	5 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	4 Speed	CVT (continuously variable transmission)
Frame:	Chill-cast rear frame, aluminium, extruded sections	Double sown tubs, dual cradle	Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing	Steel tube construction with aluminium die cast unit	Three piece (front and rear sections with load-bearing engine)	Chill-cast rear frame, aluminium, extruded sections	Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section	Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section	Steel tube construction with aluminium die cast unit
Front Suspension:	Dual longitudinal control arm	Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber.	Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.	System Upside down fork Ø 40 mm / 1.6 in	BMW Telelever Single gas-filled shock absorber with progressive coil spring, Preload adjustment (five steps)	Dual longitudinal control arm	Telescopic hydraulic forks.	Telescopic hydraulic forks	System Upside down fork Ø 40 mm / 1.6 in.
Rear Suspension:	Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable	Long swinging arm with adjustable strut.	Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable.	System Cast single swingarm.	BMW Paralever (single-sided swinging arm) Single gas-filled shock absorber with coil spring, Preload adjustment (continuously adjustable by handwheel), Rebound damping (continuously adjustable by screw)	Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable	Long swinging arm with adjustable strut.	Long swinging arm with strut	System Cast single swingarm.
Rear Wheel Travel:	135 mm / 5.3 in	125 mm / 4.9 in	200 mm / 7.9 in.	115mm / 4.5 in	200 mm / 7.9 in	135 mm / 5.3 in	125 mm / 4.9 in	125 mm / 4.9"	115mm / 4.5 in.
Front Brakes:	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers	2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper	2x 270mm discs 2 piston caliper, ABS	2 x ∅297mm Discs, 3 piston calipers	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	Single ∅260mm disc, 1 piston caliper	∅200mm Drum	2x 270mm discs 2 piston caliper, ABS
Rear Brakes:	Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Simplex ∅200 mm drum	Single ∅265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper, ABS	Single ∅250mm disc, 3 piston caliper	Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper	200mm Drum	∅200mm Drum	Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper, ABS
Front Tyre:	120/70 ZR17	3.25 - H19	110/80 ZR19	120/70 R15	110/80 R19	120/70 ZR17	3.25 - H19	3.25 - S19	120/70 R15
Rear Tyre:	190/55 ZR17	4.00 - H18	150/70 ZR17	160/60 R15	150/70 R17	190/55 ZR17	4.00 - H18	4.00 - S18	160/60 R15
Wet Weight:	348 kg / 768 lbs	230 kg / 506 lbs	225 kg / 496 lbs	261 kg / 575 lbs	240 kg / 549 lbs	348 kg / 768 lbs	210 kg / 462 lbs	210 kg / 463 lbs	261 kg / 575 lbs.
Fuel Capacity:	26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal	24 Litres / 6.3 US gal	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal	16 Litres / 4.2 us gal	24 Liters / US 6.3 gal	26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal	18 Liters / 4.75 US gal	24 liters / 6.3 US gal	16 Litres / 4.2 us gal.