BMW R 1150RT (2003-04) vs BMW K 1600 GT (2019-20)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | R 1150RT | K 1600 GT |
| Years: | 2003-04 | 2019-20 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1130 cc / 69 cu in | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 70.5 mm | 72 x 67.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air/Oil cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.3:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Induction: | Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel injection | 52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X |
| Ignition: | Electronic ignition MA 2.2 Bosch Motronic | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 70 kW / 95 hp @ 7250 rpm | 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 98 Nm / 10.0 kgf-m / 72.3 ft-lb @ 5500 rpm | 175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm |
| Clutch: | Dry, single plate, hydraulic operated | Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
| Frame: | Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | Telelever with central spring strut & linear-rate coil spring. Twin-tube gas-filled shock | Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) |
| Rear Suspension: | Patented BMW Paralever swingarm & shaft drive, single tube gas filled shock, variable rebound setting | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 276 mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 tubeless steel-belted radial | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/60 ZR17 tubeless steel-belted radial | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2170 mm / 85.4 in Width 940 mm / 37.0 in Height 1220 mm / 48.0 in | Length: 2324 m / 91.5 in Width: 1000 mm / 39.4 in (incl. mirrors) Height: 1465 mm / 57.7 in (excl. mirrors) |
| Wheelbase: | 1487 mm / 59.4 in | 1680 mm / 66.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 845 mm / 33.2 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) |
| Wet Weight: | 279 kg / 615 lbs | 319 kg / 703 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 25.2 Liters / 6.6 US gal | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal |