BMW R nineT Racer (2017-18) vs BMW R 1200GS Adventure Long Way Down Replica (2009) vs BMW K 1600 GTL / Exclusive4 (2016) vs BMW R 1200GS Adventure (2009) vs BMW R 1200RS LC Iconic Limited Edition (2016) vs BMW S 1000RR (2017) vs BMW G 450X Factory Replica (2009) vs BMW R 1200R LC Black Edition (Italy only) (2017) vs BMW R 1200GS 30th Anniversary Special (2009) vs BMW K 1300GT (2009)

Comparison technical specifications

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Model:	R nineT Racer	R 1200GS Adventure Long Way Down Replica	K 1600 GTL / Exclusive4	R 1200GS Adventure	R 1200RS LC Iconic Limited Edition	S 1000RR	G 450X Factory Replica	R 1200R LC Black Edition (Italy only)	R 1200GS 30th Anniversary Special	K 1300GT
Years:	2017-18	2009	2016	2009	2016	2017	2009	2017	2009	2009
Engine:	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counterbalancer shaft.	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm outlet 34 mm	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity:	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.	1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.	1170 cc / 71.4 in.	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.	999 cc / 60.9 cu-in	449 cc / 27.4 cub. in.	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.	1298 cc / 79.2 cu in.
Bore x Stroke:	101 x 73 mm	101 x 73 mm	72 x 67.5 mm	101 x 73 mm	101 x 73 mm	80 x 49.7 mm	98 x 59 mm	101 x 73 mm	101 x 73 mm	80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53"
Compression Ratio:	12.0:1	12.0:1	12.2:1	11.0:1	12.5:1	13.0:1	12.0 :1	12.5:1	12.0:1	13.0:1
Max Power:	81 kW / 110 hp @ 7550 rpm	81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm	118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm	73 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm	92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm	146 kW / 199 hp @ 13500 rpm	30.7 kW / 41 hp @ 7000 rpm	92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm	77 kW / 105 hp @ 7500 rpm	127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque:	116 Nm / 11.8 kgf-m / 85.6 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm	120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm	175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm	125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm	113 Nm / 11.5 kgf-m / 83.3 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm	43 Nm / 4.4 kgf-m / 32 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm	125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft/lb @ 5750 rpm	140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm
Clutch:	Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated	Single-plate dry clutch, ∅180mm	Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated	Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated	Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated	Multi-plate anti-hopping wet clutch, mechanically activated	Multiple plate in oil bath	Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated	Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated	Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated
Transmission:	Constant mesh 6-speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth	Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, straight-toothed	5 Speed	Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth	6 Speed	6 Speed
Frame:	Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding	Tubular steel frame, load-bearing power unit	Chill-cast rear frame, aluminium, extruded sections	Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing	Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine	Aluminium composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting engine	Stainless Steel Precision Tube	Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine	Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing	Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine
Front Suspension:	Upside-down telescopic forks, 46 mm fixed-fork-tube diameter	Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.	Dual longitudinal control arm	Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.	Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm	Upside-down telescopic fork Ø 46 mm, compression and rebound stage adjustable	45mm Upside-down forks	Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm	Telelever, stanchion diameter 41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.	BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system
Front Wheel Travel:	120 mm / 4.7 in	210 mm / 8.3 in	115 mm / 4.8 in	210 mm / 8.3 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	300 mm / 11.8 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	190 mm / 7.5 in	115 mm / 4.5 in.
Rear Suspension:	Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut,spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping	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.	Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable	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.	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel	Aluminium double-strut swingarm, compression and rebound damping adjustable	Direct Mounted Öhlins Shock	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel	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.	Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment
Rear Wheel Travel:	120 mm / 4.7 in	220 mm / 8.7 in	135 mm / 5.3 in	220 mm / 8.7 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	320 mm / 12.6 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	200 mm / 7.9 in	135 mm / 5.3 in
Front Brakes:	2 x 320 mm Foating brake discs, 4 piston radial calipers	2x ∅305mm Discs, 4 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x 305mm discs, 4 piston caliper	2 X 320 floating discs 4 piston calipers	2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers	Single 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper	2 x 320 floating discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x 305 mm discs, 4 piston caliper	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS	Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper,	Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single 220mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper	Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	120/70 - ZR17	110/80 ZR19	120/70 ZR17	110/80 ZR19	120/70 ZR 17	120/70 ZR17	90/90-21	120/70 ZR 17	110/80 ZR19	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre:	180/55 - ZR17	150/70 ZR17	190/55 ZR17	150/70 ZR17	180/55 ZR 17	180/55 ZR17	140/80-18	180/55 ZR 17	150/70 ZR17	180/55 ZR17
Seat Height:	805 mm / 31.7 in unladen	890 - 910 mm / 35.0 - 35.8 in	810 - 830 mm / 31.9 - 32.7" (standard) 780 - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.5"(optional rider seat) 750 mm / 29.5" (special accessory seat, single-section)	890 - 910 mm / 35.0 - 35.8 in	760 mm - 820 mm / 29.9 in - 32.2 in	815 mm / 32.0 in.	911 mm / 35.9 in	760 mm - 820 mm / 29.9 in - 32.2 in	850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in	820 - 840 mm / 32.3 - 33.1 in (low seat 800- 820 mm / 31.5 - 32.3 in)
Wet Weight:	219 kg / 482.8 lbs	256 kg / 564 lbs (road ready, fully fueled )	348 kg / 768 lbs	256 kg / 564.4 lbs	231 kg / 509.2 lbs	204 kg / 449.7 lbs	121 kg / 267 lbs	231 kg / 509.2 lbs	229 kg / 505 lbs	255 kg / 562 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal	33 L / 8.7 US gal	26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal	33 Litres / 8.7 US gal	18 Liters / US 5.3 gal	17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	8 Litres / 2.1 US gal	18 Liters / 5.3 US gal	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal	19 L / 5.0 US gal