BMW K 1600 GTL (2014) vs BMW R 100RS (1978-79) vs BMW R 1200GS (2006) vs BMW C 650 GT (2018-19)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW
Model:	K 1600 GTL	R 100RS	R 1200GS	C 650 GT
Years:	2014	1978-79	2006	2018-19
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
Capacity:	1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.	980 cc / 59.8 cub in.	1170 cc / 71.4 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
Compression Ratio:	12.2:1	9.5:1	11.0:1	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
Starting:	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
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
Clutch:	Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated	Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring	Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated	Centrifugal clutch
Transmission:	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 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
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
Front Wheel Travel:	115 mm / 4.8 in	200 mm / 7.8 in	190 mm / 7.5 in.	115mm / 4.5 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.
Rear Wheel Travel:	135 mm / 5.3 in	125 mm / 4.9 in	200 mm / 7.9 in.	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
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
Front Tyre:	120/70 ZR17	3.25 - H19	110/80 ZR19	120/70 R15
Rear Tyre:	190/55 ZR17	4.00 - H18	150/70 ZR17	160/60 R15
Dimensions:	Length: 2489m m / 98.0 in Width: 1000 mm / 39.4 in Height: 1465 mm / 57.7 in	Length 2130 mm / 83.8 in Width 746 mm / 29.37 in Height 1300 mm / 51.8 in	Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width: 915 mm / 36.0 in (incl. mirrors) Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors)	Length 2218 mm / 87.3 in Width 916 mm / 36.1 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1411 mm / 55.6 in (excl. mirrors)
Seat Height:	810 - 830 mm / 31.9 - 32.7 in (standard) 780 - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.5 in(optional rider seat) 750 mm / 29.5 in (special accessory seat, single-section)	820 mm / 32.3 in	895 - 915 mm / 35.2 - 36.0 in	805 mm / 31.7 in
Wet Weight:	348 kg / 768 lbs	230 kg / 506 lbs	225 kg / 496 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