BMW K 1600 GTL (2014) vs BMW R 69S (1963-65) vs BMW K 1200RS (1997-98) vs BMW C 600 Sport (2012-13) vs BMW R 1200GS Adventure (2010) vs BMW R 1100R (1996-97) vs Beta RR 400 Enduro (2009-10) vs Beta RR 525 Motard (2009-10) vs BMW K1600B Bagger (2017-18) vs Beta RR 450 Motard (2009-10)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | BMW | BMW | BMW | BMW | BMW | BMW | Beta | Beta | BMW | Beta |
Model: | K 1600 GTL | R 69S | K 1200RS | C 600 Sport | R 1200GS Adventure | R 1100R | RR 400 Enduro | RR 525 Motard | K1600B Bagger | RR 450 Motard |
Years: | 2014 | 1963-65 | 1997-98 | 2012-13 | 2010 | 1996-97 | 2009-10 | 2009-10 | 2017-18 | 2009-10 |
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 | Four stroke, twin-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, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 4 valves |
Capacity: | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. | 594 cc / 36.2 cu in | 1171 cc / 71.4 cu in | 647 cc / 38.5 cub in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 1085 cc / 66.2 cu in | 398 cc / 24.3 cu in | 510 cc / 31.1 cu in | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. | 448 cc / 27.3 cu in |
Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 67.5 mm | 72 x 73 mm | 70.5 x 75 mm | 79 x 66 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 99 x 70.5 mm | 95 x 56.2 mm | 95 x 72 mm | 72 x 67.5 mm | 89 x 72 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 | 11.6:1 | 12.0:1 | 10.7:1 | 12.4:1 | 11.0:1 | 12.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Induction: | ∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X | 2 x Bing 1/26/9 - 1/26/10 carburetors | Electronic intake pipe injection | Fuel injection BMS-E, 38mm Throttle valve | BMS-K+, 50mm Throttle butterfly dia | Fuel injection | Keihin FCR-MX 39 | Keihin FCR-MX 39 | 52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X | Keihin FCR-MX 39 |
Clutch: | Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated | Single plate, dry | Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated | Centrifugal clutch | Single-plate dry clutch, ∅180mm | Dry, single plate, cable operated | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, multi-disc | Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated | Wet, multi-plate, hydraulically operated |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4 Speed | 6 Speed | CVT (continuously variable transmission) | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut | 6 Speed |
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 | Steel tube construction with aluminium die cast unit | Tubular steel frame, load-bearing power unit | Steel, backbone frame | Molybdenum steel with double cradle split above the exhaust port | Molybdenum steel with double cradle split above the exhaust port | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine | Molybdenum steel with double cradle split above the exhaust port |
Front Suspension: | Dual longitudinal control arm | Telescopic front fork with hydraulic damping | Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅35 mm, central strut | System Upside down fork Ø 40 mm / 1.6 in. | Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable. | Telelever with central spring strut & linear-rate coil spring. Twin-tube gas-filled shock | Hydraulic USD fork, 45 mm Ø | Hydraulic USD fork, Ø45 mm | Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) | Marzocchi hydraulic USD fork, Ø 45 mm |
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 | System Cast single swingarm. | 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 swingarm & shaft drive, single-tube gas-filled shock, variable rebound setting | Monoshock with progressive compound lever | Monoshock with progressive compound lever, 300mm wheel travel | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) | Sachs mono shock, preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable |
Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | ∅200mm Drum | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 270mm discs 2 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS | 2x ∅305mm Discs, 4 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 255 mm Ø floating disc, 2 piston floating caliper | Single Ø 260 mm floating disc, 2 piston floating caliper | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single Ø 260 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
Rear Brakes: | Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | ∅200mm Drum | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper, ABS BMW Motorrad ABS (standard) | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS | Single ∅276mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 240 mm Ø disc, 1 piston floating caliper | Single Ø 240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper | Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single Ø 240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.50 - S18" | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 R15 | 110/80 ZR19 | 120/70-17 | 90/90 -21 | 120/70 - 17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 -17 |
Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 4.00 - S18" | 170/60 ZR18 | 160/60 R15 | 150/70 ZR17 | 160/60-18 | 140/80 -18 | 150/60 - 17 | 190/55 ZR17 | 150/60 -17 |
Fuel Capacity: | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal | 17 liters / 4.4 US gal | 22 L / 5.8 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. | 33 L / 8.7 US gal | 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal | 8.5 L / 2.2 US gal | 8.5 L / 2.2 US gal | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal | 8.5 L / 2.2 US gal |