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)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	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
Years:	2014	1978-79	2006	2018-19	1996	2015	1973-76	1973-76
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.
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.
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
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
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
Starting:	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
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
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
Transmission:	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	CVT (continuously variable transmission)	5 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	4 Speed
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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