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)
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| Make: | BMW | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | R nineT Racer | R 1200GS Adventure Long Way Down Replica | K 1600 GTL / Exclusive4 | R 1200GS Adventure |
| Years: | 2017-18 | 2009 | 2016 | 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 |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 72 x 67.5 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air/Oil cooled | Air/oil cooled | Liquid cooled | Air/oil cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 12.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management with overrun cutoff, twin-spark ignition | BMS-K+, 50mm Throttle butterfly dia | ∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X | Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Transmission: | Constant mesh 6-speed | 6 Speed | 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 |
| 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. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 210 mm / 8.3 in | 115 mm / 4.8 in | 210 mm / 8.3 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. |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 220 mm / 8.7 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 220 mm / 8.7 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 |
| 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 |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 - ZR17 | 110/80 ZR19 | 120/70 ZR17 | 110/80 ZR19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 - ZR17 | 150/70 ZR17 | 190/55 ZR17 | 150/70 ZR17 |
| Castor: | 107.9 mm / 4.2 in | 101 mm / 3.97 in | 108.4 mm / 4.3" | 101 mm / 4.0 in |
| Dimensions: | Length 2105 mm / 82.5 in Width 900 mm / 35.4 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1240 mm / 48.8 in (excl. mirrors) | Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width 915 mm / 36.0 in Height 1450 mm / 57.1 in | Length: 2489m m / 98.0" Width: 1000 mm / 39.4" (incl. mirrors) Height: 1465 mm / 57.7" (excl. mirrors) | Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width 915 mm / 36.0 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors) |
| Wheelbase: | 1487 mm / 58.4 in | 1507 mm / 59.3 in | 1680 mm / 66.1" | 1507 mm / 59.3 in |
| 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 |
| Dry Weight: | 211 kg / 465 lbs | 223 kg / 492 lbs | 321 kg / 708 lbs | 223 kg / 492 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 219 kg / 482.8 lbs | 256 kg / 564 lbs (road ready, fully fueled ) | 348 kg / 768 lbs | 256 kg / 564.4 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 |