BMW K 1600 GT (2017-18) vs Aprilia SL 900 Shiver (2017) vs Beta RR 125 Motard (2011-13)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Aprilia | Beta |
| Model: | K 1600 GT | SL 900 Shiver | RR 125 Motard |
| Years: | 2017-18 | 2017 | 2011-13 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, longitudinal 90°V twin, DOHC, with mixed gear/chain timing system,4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC |
| Capacity: | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. | 896.1 cc / 54.6 cu-in | 123 cc / 7.5 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 67.5 mm | 92 x 67.4 mm | 54 x 54 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X | Integrated engine management system. Injection with 3-map Ride- by-wire throttle valve opening management (Sport, Touring, Rain) | Mikuni 5NH1 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Digital electronic, integrated with the injection | Moriyama F5HH |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric & kick |
| Clutch: | Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated | Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically operated | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission: | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine | Modular tubular steel frame fastened to aluminum side plates by high strength bolts. Dismountable rear frame. | Steel, double cradle |
| Front Suspension: | Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) | Upside-down fork, stanchions Æ 41, with adjustable hydraulic rebound damping and spring preload. | Hydraulic forks, Ø 41mm |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 115 mm / 4.9 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 245 mm / 9.6 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) | Aluminum alloy swingarm with stiffening truss. Hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable extension and spring preload. | Single shock, adjustable spring preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 220 mm / 8.7 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x Ø320 mm discs, stainless steel floating discs. Radial, four- piston callipers. Metal braided brake line. Continental two-channel ABS system. | Single Ø 260 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single Ø245 mm stainless steel disc, Single piston calliper. Metal braided line | Single Ø 220 mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 110/80 - 17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 130/80 - 17 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2324 m / 91.5 in Width: 1000 mm / 39.4 in (incl. mirrors) Height: 1465 mm / 57.7 in (excl. mirrors) | Length 2120 mm / 83.5 in Width 800 mm / 31.5 in (at handlebars) Height 1135 mm / 44.7 in (at instruments) | Length: 2065 mm / 81.3 in Width: 820 mm / 32.3 in Height: 1230 mm / 48.4 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1680 mm / 66.1 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1370 mm / 53.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 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) | 810 mm / 31.6 in | 920 mm / 36.3 in |
| Dry Weight: | 295 kg / 650 lbs | 189 Kg / 445 lbs | 102 kg / 225 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 5.7 L / 1.5 US gal |