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) vs Beta RR 400 Motard (2009-10) vs BMW C 650 GT (2014-15) vs Beta RR 525 Enduro (2009-10) vs BMW F 650GS Dakar (2006) vs BMW G 650 X Challenge (2007)

Comparison technical specifications

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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	RR 400 Motard	C 650 GT	RR 525 Enduro	F 650GS Dakar	G 650 X Challenge
Years:	2014	1963-65	1997-98	2012-13	2010	1996-97	2009-10	2009-10	2017-18	2009-10	2009-10	2014-15	2009-10	2006	2007
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	Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 4 valves	Four stroke, twin-cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, 4 valve	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single 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	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	398 cc / 24.3 cu in	647 cc / 38.5 cub in.	510 cc / 31.1 cu in	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	652 cc / 39.8 cub 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	89 x 64 mm	79 x 66 mm	95 x 72 mm	100 x 83mm	100 x 83 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	11.0:1	11.6:1	11.0:1	11.5:1	11.5:1
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	Keihin FCR-MX 39	Fuel injection BMS-E, 38mm Throttle valve	Keihin FCR-MX 39	Fuel induction	Fuel induction
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	Wet, multi-plate, hydraulically operated	Centrifugal clutch	Wet, multi-disc	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Multicdisc clutch in oil bath, mechanically 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	6 Speed	CVT (continuously variable transmission)	6 Speed	5 Speed	5 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	Molybdenum steel with double cradle split above the exhaust port	Steel tube construction with aluminium die cast unit	Molybdenum steel with double cradle split above the exhaust port	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section	Bridge-type steel tube frame with bolted die-cast
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	Marzocchi hydraulic USD fork, Ø 45 mm	System Upside down fork Ø 40 mm / 1.6 in.	Hydraulic USD fork, Ø45 mm	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	∅45mm Upside-down telescopic fork
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	Sachs mono shock, preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable	System Cast single swingarm.	Monoshock with progressive compound lever, 300mm wheel travel	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable	Aluminum 2-unit cast swing arm, air damping
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	Single Ø 260 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	2x 270mm discs 2 piston caliper, ABS	Single Ø255 mm floating disc, 2 piston floating caliper	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston calipers
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	Single Ø 240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper, ABS	Single Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston calipers
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	120/70 -17	120/70 R15	90/90 - 21	90/90 S21	90/90 S 21
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	150/60 -17	160/60 R15	140/80 -18	130/80-17	120/70 S 18
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	8.5 L / 2.2 US gal	16 Litres / 4.2 us gal.	8.5 L / 2.2 US gal	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal