BMW R 1200GS LC Adventure (2018) vs BMW K1600 Grand America (2022)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | R 1200GS LC Adventure | K1600 Grand America |
| Years: | 2018 | 2022 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 72 x 67.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid / Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 118 kW / 160 hp @ 6750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 125 Nm /12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 180 Nm / 132.7 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm |
| Clutch: | Oil lubricated, hydraulically operated | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
| Frame: | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion 37 mm, central spring strut | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.3 in | 115 mm / 4.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel | Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 220 mm / 8.7 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable | Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 R19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60 R 17 | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Castor: | 99.6 mm / 3.9 in | 108.4 mm / 4.2 in |
| Steering Head Angle: | 64.5 ° | 62.2° |
| Dimensions: | Length 2207 mm / 86.9 in Height 1412 mm / 55.6 in (excl. mirrors) Width 953 mm / 37.5 in (incl. mirrors) | Length: 2460 m / 96.8 in Width: 1000 mm / 39.4 in Height: 1338.5 mm - 1440 mm / 52.7 in 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1507 mm / 59.3 in | 1618 mm / 63.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 890 mm - 910 mm / 35.0 in - 35.8 in | 750 mm / 29.5 in - 800mm / 31.49 in optional |
| Wet Weight: | 263 kg / 580 lbs | 370 kg / 809.1 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 30 Litres / 7.9 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal |