BMW R nineT Racer (2017-18) vs BMW R 1200GS Adventure Long Way Down Replica (2009) vs BMW K 1600 GTL / Exclusive4 (2016) vs BMW R 1200GS Adventure (2009) vs BMW R 1200RS LC Iconic Limited Edition (2016)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW
Model:	R nineT Racer	R 1200GS Adventure Long Way Down Replica	K 1600 GTL / Exclusive4	R 1200GS Adventure	R 1200RS LC Iconic Limited Edition
Years:	2017-18	2009	2016	2009	2016
Engine:	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counterbalancer shaft.	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm outlet 34 mm
Capacity:	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.	1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.	1170 cc / 71.4 in.	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.
Bore x Stroke:	101 x 73 mm	101 x 73 mm	72 x 67.5 mm	101 x 73 mm	101 x 73 mm
Cooling System:	Air/Oil cooled	Air/oil cooled	Liquid cooled	Air/oil cooled	Liquid / Air cooled
Compression Ratio:	12.0:1	12.0:1	12.2:1	11.0:1	12.5:1
Induction:	Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management with overrun cutoff, twin-spark ignition	BMS-K+, 50mm Throttle butterfly dia	∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X	Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition	Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Max Power:	81 kW / 110 hp @ 7550 rpm	81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm	118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm	73 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm	92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque:	116 Nm / 11.8 kgf-m / 85.6 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm	120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm	175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm	125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch:	Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated	Single-plate dry clutch, ∅180mm	Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated	Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated	Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated
Transmission:	Constant mesh 6-speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
Frame:	Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding	Tubular steel frame, load-bearing power unit	Chill-cast rear frame, aluminium, extruded sections	Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing	Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Front Suspension:	Upside-down telescopic forks, 46 mm fixed-fork-tube diameter	Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.	Dual longitudinal control arm	Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.	Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm
Front Wheel Travel:	120 mm / 4.7 in	210 mm / 8.3 in	115 mm / 4.8 in	210 mm / 8.3 in	140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear Suspension:	Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut,spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping	Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable.	Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable	Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable.	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel
Rear Wheel Travel:	120 mm / 4.7 in	220 mm / 8.7 in	135 mm / 5.3 in	220 mm / 8.7 in	140 mm / 5.5 in
Front Brakes:	2 x 320 mm Foating brake discs, 4 piston radial calipers	2x ∅305mm Discs, 4 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x 305mm discs, 4 piston caliper	2 X 320 floating discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS	Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper,
Front Tyre:	120/70 - ZR17	110/80 ZR19	120/70 ZR17	110/80 ZR19	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre:	180/55 - ZR17	150/70 ZR17	190/55 ZR17	150/70 ZR17	180/55 ZR 17
Dimensions:	Length 2105 mm / 82.5 in Width 900 mm / 35.4 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1240 mm / 48.8 in (excl. mirrors)	Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width 915 mm / 36.0 in Height 1450 mm / 57.1 in	Length: 2489m m / 98.0" Width: 1000 mm / 39.4" (incl. mirrors) Height: 1465 mm / 57.7" (excl. mirrors)	Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width 915 mm / 36.0 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors)	Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1300 mm / 51.1 in (excl. mirrors)
Wheelbase:	1487 mm / 58.4 in	1507 mm / 59.3 in	1680 mm / 66.1"	1507 mm / 59.3 in	1527 mm / 60.1 in
Seat Height:	805 mm / 31.7 in unladen	890 - 910 mm / 35.0 - 35.8 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)	890 - 910 mm / 35.0 - 35.8 in	760 mm - 820 mm / 29.9 in - 32.2 in
Wet Weight:	219 kg / 482.8 lbs	256 kg / 564 lbs (road ready, fully fueled )	348 kg / 768 lbs	256 kg / 564.4 lbs	231 kg / 509.2 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal	33 L / 8.7 US gal	26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal	33 Litres / 8.7 US gal	18 Liters / US 5.3 gal