BMW K1 (1991-92) vs BMW C 650 Sport (2016-17) vs BMW K 1300 S (2009) vs Beta RR 525 Enduro (2011-12) vs BMW F 650GS (2009) vs BMW G 650GS (2009) vs BMW R 6 (1937) vs BMW K1600B Bagger (2017-18) vs BMW R 60 (1956-60) vs Beta RR 125 Motard (2011-13) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic (2010) vs BMW K 1600 GT (2017-18) vs BMW R 26 (1956-60) vs BMW F 800GS Adventure (2016)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW | BMW | Beta | BMW | BMW | BMW | BMW | BMW | Beta | Harley-Davidson | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | K1 | C 650 Sport | K 1300 S | RR 525 Enduro | F 650GS | G 650GS | R 6 | K1600B Bagger | R 60 | RR 125 Motard | Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic | K 1600 GT | R 26 | F 800GS Adventure |
| Years: | 1991-92 | 2016-17 | 2009 | 2011-12 | 2009 | 2009 | 1937 | 2017-18 | 1956-60 | 2011-13 | 2010 | 2017-18 | 1956-60 | 2016 |
| Engine: | Four-stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, twin-cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, 4 valve | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder flat twin, side valve | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, Twin Cam 96 vibration isolation-mounted Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod operated, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 987 cc / 60.2 cu in | 647 cc / 38.5 cub in | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. | 510 cc / 31.1 cu in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 600 cc / 36.6 cu in | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. | 594 cc / 36.2 cu in. | 123 cc / 7.5 cu in | 1584 cc / 96 cu-in | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. | 247 cc / 15.1 cu in. | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 70 mm | 79 x 66 mm | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53 in | 95 x 72 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm | 100 x 83 mm | 70 x 78 mm | 72 x 67.5 mm | 72 x 73 mm | 54 x 54 mm | 95.2 x 111.2 mm | 72 x 67.5 mm | 68 x 68 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 11.6:1 | 13.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 11.5:1 | 6.0:1 | 12.2:1 | 6.5:1 | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 | 12.2:1 | 7.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic injection, Bosch Motronic | Fuel injection BMS-E, ∅38mm Throttle valve | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) | Keihin FCR-MX 39 | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies | Fuel induction | 2 x Carburetors, type Amal M 75/426/S | 52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X | 2 x Type Bing 1/24/151 - 1/24/152 | Mikuni 5NH1 carburetor | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | 52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X | 1x Bing carburetor type 1/26/46 | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | CVT (continuously variable transmission) | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 4 Speed | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut | 4 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut | 4 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber | System Upside down fork Ø40 mm / 1.6 in | BMW Motorrad Duolever, central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system | Hydraulic USD fork, Ø45 mm | ∅41mm telescopic fork | ∅41mm telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | Telescopic fork | Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) | Telescopic hydraulic forks | Hydraulic forks, Ø 41mm | 41.3 mm telescopic, “beer can” covers | Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) | Telescopic fork | ∅43mm Marzocchi upside down forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Monolayer swinging arm | System Cast single swingarm. | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment | Monoshock with progressive compound lever, 300mm wheel travel | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable. | Rigid, spring loaded saddle | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) | Long swinging arm with strut. 125mm wheel travel | Single shock, adjustable spring preload | Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over shock | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) | Long swing arm with suspension units and oil pressure dampers | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 285mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper | Single ∅265mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | ∅200mm Drum | Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | ∅200mm Drum | Single Ø 220 mm disc | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper | Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | ∅160mm Drum | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 R15 | 120/70 ZR17 | 90/90 - 21 | 110/80-R19 | 100/90-19 | 3.00 x 19" | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.50 - S18 | 110/80 - 17 | MT90B16 72H | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.25 x 18" | 90/90 - 21 54V |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 ZR18 | 160/60 R15 | 190/55 ZR17 | 140/80 -18 | 140/80-R17 | 130/80-17 | 3.50 x 19" | 190/55 ZR17 | 3.50 - S18 | 130/80 - 17 | 150/80B16 71H | 190/55 ZR17 | 3.25 x 18" | 150/70 - 17 69V |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 L / 5.8 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 8.5 L / 2.2 US gal | 16 L / 4.2 US gal | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 15 L / 4.0 US gal | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal | 17 liters / 4.49 US gal | 5.7 L / 1.5 US gal | 18 9 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal | 15 liters / US 3.9 gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal. |