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)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | K 1600 GTL | R 850R | R 1200GS Adventure Heroes Legend Edition | R 100 |
| Years: | 2012 | 2000-02 | 2007 | 1980-81 |
| 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 |
| Capacity: | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. | 848 cc / 51.7 cu in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 in. | 980 cc / 59.8 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 67.5 mm | 87.5 x 70.5 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 94 x 70.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air/Oil-cooled | Air/oil cooled | Air cooled |
| 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 |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Electronic Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 | BMS-K | Contact free electronic ignition (Bosch) |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | 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 |
| 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 |
| Clutch: | Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated | Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated | Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated | Single dry plate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft | Shaft | Shaft |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 115 mm / 4.8 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 210 mm / 8.3 in | 200 mm / 7.8 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. |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 135 mm / 5.2 in | 220 mm / 8.7 in | 125 mm / 4.9 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 |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single ∅276mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 200 Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 - ZR17 | 110/80 ZR19 | 3.25 - H19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 160/60 - ZR18 | 150/70 ZR17 | 4.00 - H18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1680 mm / 66.1 in | 1487 mm / 58.54 in | 1507 mm / 59.3 in | 1465 mm / 57.67 in |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Dry Weight: | 321 kg / 708 lbs | 218 kg / 481 lbs | 223 kg / 492 lbs | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs |
| 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 |