BMW K 1600 GTL (2014) vs BMW R 100RS (1978-79) vs BMW R 1200GS (2006)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | K 1600 GTL | R 100RS | R 1200GS |
| Years: | 2014 | 1978-79 | 2006 |
| 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 |
| Capacity: | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. | 980 cc / 59.8 cub in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 67.5 mm | 94 x 70.6 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air/oil cooled |
| 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 |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Battery ignition | BMS-K |
| Alternator: | 580 W Alternator | Bosch 12V/240 W | Alternator three-phase alternator 720 W |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm | 51 kW / 70 hp / @ 7000 rpm | 72 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 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 |
| Clutch: | Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring | Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft | Shaft |
| Frame: | Chill-cast rear frame, aluminium, extruded sections | Double sown tubs, dual cradle | Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing |
| Front Suspension: | Dual longitudinal control arm | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. | Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 115 mm / 4.8 in | 200 mm / 7.8 in | 190 mm / 7.5 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. |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 200 mm / 7.9 in. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Simplex ∅200 mm drum | Single ∅265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.25 - H19 | 110/80 ZR19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 4.00 - H18 | 150/70 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1680 mm / 66.1 in | 1465 mm / 57.67 in | 1507 mm / 59.3 in |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| Wet Weight: | 348 kg / 768 lbs | 230 kg / 506 lbs | 225 kg / 496 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |
| Consumption Average: | 5.95 L/100 km / 16.8 km/l / 39.5 US mpg | 4.8 L/100 km / 20.8 km/l / 49 US mpg | 5.5 L/100 km / 18.0 km/l / 42.4 US mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 11.7 sec | 13.9 sec / 157 km/h / 97.3 mph | 12.3 sec / 181.5 km/h / 112.8 mph |
| Top Speed: | 239.2 km/h / 148.6 mph | 196 km/h / 121.5 mph | 213 km/h / 132 mph |