BMW K 1600 GTL (2014) vs BMW R 69S (1963-65) vs BMW K 1200RS (1997-98)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | K 1600 GTL | R 69S | K 1200RS |
| Years: | 2014 | 1963-65 | 1997-98 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. | 594 cc / 36.2 cu in | 1171 cc / 71.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 67.5 mm | 72 x 73 mm | 70.5 x 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | ∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X | 2 x Bing 1/26/9 - 1/26/10 carburetors | Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Magneto ignition | Bosch Motronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm | 31.3 kW / 42 hp @ 7000 rpm | 97 kW / 130 hp @ 8750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated | Single plate, dry | Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.23 / 2nd 1.641 / 3rd 1.319 / 4th 1.101 / 5th 0.926 / 6th 0.788 | 1st 4.17 / 2nd 2.73 / 3rd 1.94 / 4th 1.54 | 1st 2.045 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.267 / 4th 1.038 / 5th 0.900 / 6th 0.829:1 |
| Frame: | Chill-cast rear frame, aluminium, extruded sections | Double loop steel tubular frame | Bridging frame consisting of die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibration through bearings |
| Front Suspension: | Dual longitudinal control arm | Telescopic front fork with hydraulic damping | Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅35 mm, central strut |
| Rear Suspension: | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable | Swingarm, plunger type shock absorbers | Die cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, central strut, spring preload and rebound damping adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | ∅200mm Drum | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | ∅200mm Drum | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.50 - S18" | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 4.00 - S18" | 170/60 ZR18 |
| Wet Weight: | 348 kg / 768 lbs | 200 kg / 440 lbs | 280 kg / 617 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal | 17 liters / 4.4 US gal | 22 L / 5.8 US gal |