BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive (2014-15) vs BMW K 1200GT (2007) vs BMW R 45 (1978-81)
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| Make: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | K 1600 GTL Exclusive | K 1200GT | R 45 |
| Years: | 2014-15 | 2007 | 1978-81 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. | 1157 cc / 70.6 cu in | 453 cc / 27.6 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 67.5 mm | 79 x 59 mm | 70 x 61.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | 13.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | ∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X | BMSK fuel Injection | 2 x Bing V65 carburetors |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm | 112 kW / 157 hp @ 9500rpm | 20 kW / 27 hp @ 7250 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm | 130 Nm / 13.3 kgf-m / 96 ft-lb @ 7750 rpm | 37.5 Nm / 3.82 kgf-m / 27.65 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Dual longitudinal control arm | BMW Duolever | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 115 mm / 4.8 in | 115 mm / 4.5 in. | 175 mm / 6.9" |
| Rear Suspension: | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable | Single coast aluminium BMW Paralever | Long swinging arm with adjustable strut |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 110 mm / 4.3" |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x ∅320mm disc, 4 piston calipers | 2 x ∅260mm Disc, 2 piston caliper. |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single ∅294mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single ∅200mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 1.85 - B18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 2.50 - B18 |
| Dry Weight: | 321 kg / 708 lbs | 249 kg / 549 lbs | 185 kg / 408 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal | 24 L / 6.3 US gal | 22 L / 5.8 US gal |