BMW K 1600 GTL (2012) vs BMW R 850R (2000-02) vs BMW R 1200GS Adventure Heroes Legend Edition (2007) vs BMW R 100 (1980-81) vs BMW R 80G/S (1981) vs BMW R 80GS (1992-94) vs BMW F 800GS Anniversary Special Model (2010)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW
Model:	K 1600 GTL	R 850R	R 1200GS Adventure Heroes Legend Edition	R 100	R 80G/S	R 80GS	F 800GS Anniversary Special Model
Years:	2012	2000-02	2007	1980-81	1981	1992-94	2010
Engine:	Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two-cylinder, horizontally-opposed Boxer engine, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity:	1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.	848 cc / 51.7 cu in.	1170 cc / 71.4 in.	980 cc / 59.8 cu in.	797.5 cc / 48.7 cu in.	797.5 cc / 48.7 cu in.	798 cc / 47.7 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke:	72 x 67.5 mm	87.5 x 70.5 mm	101 x 73 mm	94 x 70.6 mm	84.8 x 70.6 mm	84.8 x 70.6 mm	82 x 75.8 mm
Compression Ratio:	12.2:1	10.3:1	11.0:1	8.2:1	9.2:1	8.2:1	12.0:1
Induction:	∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X	Electronic injection, Bosch Motronic	Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition	2 x constant depression carburetors, Bing V 94/40/111 - 94/40/112	2 x Bing constant depression carburetorss	2 x Bing constant depression carburetors	Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies
Ignition:	Digital CDI	Electronic Bosch Motronic MA 2.4	BMS-K	Contact free electronic ignition (Bosch)	Battery ignition	Battery ignition	Knock control and oxygen sensors.
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric & Kick	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm	53.2 kW / 73 hp @ 6750 rpm	73 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm	48.8 kW / 66.6 hp @ 7000 rpm	37 kW / 50 hp @ 6500 rpm	37 kW / 50 hp @ 6500 rpm	62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque:	175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	77 Nm / 7.85 kgf-m / 56 ft/lb @ 5600 rpm	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm	72 Nm / 7.34 kgf-m / 53.1 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm	56.7 Nm / 5.8 kgf-m / 41 ft lb @ 5000 rpm	61 Nm / 6.2 kgf-m / 44 ft lb @ 5000 rpm	80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm
Clutch:	Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated	Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated	Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated	Single dry plate	Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring	Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring	Multiplate-plate in oil bath
Transmission:	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed
Final Drive:	Shaft	Shaft	Shaft	Shaft	Shaft	Shaft	Chain
Frame:	Chill-cast rear frame, aluminium, extruded sections	Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine	Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing	Double sown tubs, dual cradle	Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section	Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section	Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine
Front Suspension:	Dual longitudinal control arm	Motorrad Telelever, stanchion ∅35 mm, central strut, rebound damping adjustable.	Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.	Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber.	Telescopic hydraulic forks	∅40mm Marzocchi telescopic hydraulic forks.	43mm Marzocchi Upside down forks
Front Wheel Travel:	115 mm / 4.8 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	210 mm / 8.3 in	200 mm / 7.8 in	200 mm / 7.8 in	225 mm / 8.8 in	230 mm / 9.1 in.
Rear Suspension:	Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable	Die-cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, central strut, spring preload adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of a hydraulic handwheel, rebound adjustable 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.	Long swinging arm with adjustable strut.	Monolever swinging arm	BMW Paralever swinging arm	Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece
Rear Wheel Travel:	135 mm / 5.3 in	135 mm / 5.2 in	220 mm / 8.7 in	125 mm / 4.9 in	170 mm / 6.6 in	180 mm / 7.0 in	215 mm / 8.5 in.
Front Brakes:	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x 305mm discs, 4 piston caliper	Single 260mm disc	Single ∅260mm disc	Single ∅285mm disc	2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅276mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	200 Drum	∅200mm Drum	∅200mm Drum	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	120/70 ZR17	120/70 - ZR17	110/80 ZR19	3.25 - H19	3.00 - 21	90/90 x 21S	90/90 - 21 54V
Rear Tyre:	190/55 ZR17	160/60 - ZR18	150/70 ZR17	4.00 - H18	4.00 - 18	13/80 x 17S	150/70 - 17 69V
Dimensions:	Length: 2489m m / 98.0 in Width: 1000 mm / 39.4 in Height: 1465 mm / 57.7 in	Length 2170 mm / 85.4 in Width 940 mm / 37.0 in Height 1220 mm / 48.03 in	Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width 915 mm / 36.0 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors)	Length 2210 mm / 87.0in Width 746 mm / 29.4 in Height 1210 mm / 47.6 in	Length 2230 mm / 87.7 in Width 820 mm / 32.3 in Height 1150 mm / 45.2 in	Length 2290 mm / 90.1 in Width 1000 mm / 39.3 in Height 1165 mm / 45.8 in	Length 2320 mm / 91.3 in Width 945 mm / 37.2 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1350 mm / 53.1 in (excl. mirrors)
Seat Height:	810 - 830 mm / 31.9 - 32.7 in (standard) 780 - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.5 in(optional rider seat) 750 mm / 29.5 in (special accessory seat, single-section)	800 mm / 31.4 in. (low seat: 770 mm / 30.31 in)	890 - 910 mm / 35.0 - 35.8 in	820 mm / 32.3 in	860 mm / 33.9 in	850 mm / 33.5 in	880 mm - 850 mm / 34.6 in. - 33.5 in.
Fuel Capacity:	26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal	20.5 Liters / 5.4 US gal	33 Litres / 8.7 US gal	24 L / 6.3 US gal	19.5 L / 5.1 US gal	24 L / 6.3 US gal	16 Litres / 4.2 US gal.