BMW F 650GS Dakar (2001) vs BMW K 1600 GTL (2017-18) vs BMW R 1150RS (2000-01) vs BMW F 650GS Dakar (2000) vs BMW R 1200GS Adventure (2012) vs BMW R 1200GS LC Adventure (2015) vs BMW G 450X Factory Replica (2009) vs BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive (2014-15)

Comparison technical specifications

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Model:	F 650GS Dakar	K 1600 GTL	R 1150RS	F 650GS Dakar	R 1200GS Adventure	R 1200GS LC Adventure	G 450X Factory Replica	K 1600 GTL Exclusive
Years:	2001	2017-18	2000-01	2000	2012	2015	2009	2014-15
Engine:	Four stroke, single cylinder, 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, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve	Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity:	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.	1130 cc / 69 cu in	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.	449 cc / 27.4 cub. in.	1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.
Bore x Stroke:	100 x 83mm	72 x 67.5 mm	101 x 70.5 mm	100 x 83mm	101 x 73 mm	101 x 73 mm	98 x 59 mm	72 x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio:	11.5:1	12.2:1	11.3:1	11.5:1	12.0:1	12.5:1	12.0 :1	12.2:1
Induction:	Fuel induction	52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X	Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel injection	Fuel induction	BMS-K+, 50mm Throttle butterfly dia	Throttle valve 52 mm Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter	Electronic fuel injection	∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm	118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm	70 kW / 95 hp @ 7250 rpm	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm	81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm	92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm	30.7 kW / 41 hp @ 7000 rpm	118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque:	60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	98 Nm / 19.0 kgf-m / 72.3 ft-lb @ 5500 rpm	60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm	125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm	43 Nm / 4.4 kgf-m / 32 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm	175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
Clutch:	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated	Dry, single plate, hydraulic operated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Single-plate dry clutch, ∅180mm	Anti-hopping wet clutch	Multiple plate in oil bath	Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated
Transmission:	5 Speed	Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed
Frame:	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section	Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine	Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section	Tubular steel frame, load-bearing power unit	Tubular steel bridge frame, engine self-supporting	Stainless Steel Precision Tube	Chill-cast rear frame, aluminium, extruded sections
Front Suspension:	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)	Telelever with central suspension strut, continuously variable rebound stage.	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.	BMW Motorrad Telelever; diameter 37 mm, central spring strut	45mm Upside-down forks	Dual longitudinal control arm
Rear Suspension:	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable	Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)	Central suspension strut with coil spring and single tube gas shock absorber, continuously variable rebound stage, hydraulically adjustable spring preload.	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable	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 preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel	Direct Mounted Öhlins Shock	Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable
Rear Wheel Travel:	210 mm / 8.3 in.	135 mm / 5.3 in	135 mm / 5.3 in	210 mm / 8.3 in.	220 mm / 8.7 in.	220 mm / 8.7 in	320 mm / 12.6 in	135 mm / 5.3 in
Front Brakes:	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x 305 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	2 x ∅305mm Discs, 4 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS	2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable)	Single 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 285 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS	Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable)	Single 220mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper	Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	90/90 S21	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17	90/90 S21	110/80 ZR19	120/70 R19	90/90-21	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre:	130/80-17	190/55 ZR17	170/60 ZR17	130/80-17	150/70 ZR17	170/60 R17	140/80-18	190/55 ZR17
Dimensions:	Length: 2189 mm / 86.2 in. Width: (incl. mirrors) 910 mm / 35.8 in.	Height 1465 mm / 57.7 in Length 2489 mm / 98.0 in Width 1000 mm / 39.4 in	Length 2170 mm / 85.4 in Width 920 mm / 28.3 in Height 1286 mm / 50.6 in	Length: 2189 mm / 86.2 in. Width: (incl. mirrors) 910 mm / 35.8 in.	Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in. Width: 915 mm / 36.0 in. Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in.	Height 1450 mm / 57.1 in Width 953 mm / 37.5 in Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in	Length 2200 mm / 86.6 in Width 806 mm / 31.7 in (inc. mirrors) Height 1475 mm / 57.1 in (not inc. mirrors)	Length: 2489m m / 98.0 in Width: 1000 mm / 39.4 in Height: 1465 mm / 57.7 in
Wheelbase:	1479 mm / 58.2 in.	1680 mm / 66.1 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1479 mm / 58.2 in.	1507 mm / 59.3 in	1507 mm / 59.3 in	1475 mm / 58.1 in	1680 mm / 66.1 in
Seat Height:	870 mm / 34.3 in	750 mm / 29.5 in If adjustable, lowest setting	790 mm / 31.1 in 830 mm / 32.7 in	870 mm / 34.3 in	890 - 910 mm / 35.0 - 35.8 in.	890 mm - 910 mm / 35.0 in - 35.8 in	911 mm / 35.9 in	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)
Dry Weight:	176 kg / 388 lbs.	321 kg / 707.7 lbs	246 kg / 542.3 lbs	176 kg / 388 lbs.	223 kg / 492 lbs	220 kg / 485 lbs	111 kg / 245 lbs	321 kg / 708 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal	23 Litres / 6.1 US gal	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	33 L / 8.7 US gal	30 Litres / 7.9 US gal	8 Litres / 2.1 US gal	26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal