BMW K 1600 GT (2021) vs Suzuki GS 750GL (1981)
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| Make: | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model: | K 1600 GT | GS 750GL |
| Years: | 2021 | 1981 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. | 748 cc / 45.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 67.5 mm | 65 x 56.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X | 4 x Mikunin BS32ss CV carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Battery coil |
| Battery: | 12 V / 19 Ah maintenance free | 12V 14AH/10 hr. |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric & kick |
| Max Power: | 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm | 50.7 kW / 68 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm | 60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.2 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated | Wet multi-plate |
| Transmission: | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.23 / 2nd 1.641 / 3rd 1.319 / 4th 1.101 / 5th 0.926 / 6th 0.788 | 1st 2.571 (36/14) / 2nd 1.777 (32/18) / 3rd 1.380(29/21) / 4th 1.125 (27/24) / 5th 0.961 (25/26) |
| Front Suspension: | Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) | 35 mm Kayaba with anti dive adjustable air pressure. |
| Rear Suspension: | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) | Dual shocks adjustable preload and spring rebound damping. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 292mm discs, 1 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.25 H19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 4.00 H18 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2324 m / 91.5 in Width: 1000 mm / 39.4 in (incl. mirrors) Height: 1465 mm / 57.7 in (excl. mirrors) | Length 2213 mm / 87.2 in Width 875 mm / 34.4 in Height 1170 mm / 46.1in |
| Wheelbase: | 1680 mm / 66.1 in | 1490 mm./ 58.7 in |
| Dry Weight: | 295 kg / 650 lbs | 249 kg / 548 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |
| Reserve: | 4 Litres / 1.1 US gal | 2 Litres / 0.5 US gal / 0.44 Imp gal |