BMW K 1600 vs BMW R 1200 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Dry Sump
Emission Control	Euro 4	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	101 mm x 73 mm
Exhuast Pipes	Dual Exhuast	2 into 1
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	12.5:1
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Shaft Drive
Alternator	700 W	3-Phase, 580W
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Hydraullic
Engine Type	Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke, In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	Flat Twin Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air/Liquid Cooling
No. Of Cylinder	6	2
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Indirect Injection
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Displacement	1649 cc	1170 cc
Maximum Power	160 bhp	125 bhp
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	125 Nm
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	5250 rpm	6500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	7750 rpm

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Electrical

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Battery Capacity	19 Ah	--
Battery Voltage	12 V	12V, 11.8 Ah
Head Lamp	LED	LED
Indicator Light	Yes	LED
Accessory Outlet	--	Yes

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Electric Fuel Injection (EFI)
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	4.0 L	4 L
Ignition Type	--	Digital Ignition

Dimension

Length	2489 mm	--
Width	1000 mm	953 mm
Height	1465 mm	1410 mm
Wheelbase	1618 mm	1507 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Curb Weight	336 kg	238 kg
Category	Touring	--
Gross Weight	560 kg	450 kg
Seat Height	750 mm	--
Dry Weight	--	203 kg
Ground Clearance	--	150 mm

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Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Dual Stepped	Stepped Seat
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Suspension Travel(Front)	115 mm	190 mm
Body Frame Type	Bridge	Two Section Frame
Suspension Travel(Rear)	125 mm	200 mm
Body Frame Material	Alloy	Aluminium
Chrome Garnish	--	Yes
Front Suspension	--	BMW Motorrad Telelever
Rear Suspension	--	BMW Motorrad Telelever

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R17	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 R19
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	170/60 R17
Tyre Type	Runflat	--

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Optional Optional	Yes
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Launch Control	No	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	No
Traction Control	Yes	Optional Optional
Back Rest	Optional Optional	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	No
Riding Modes	Rain, Road Rain, Road	Rain, Road, Sport, Slick Rain, Road, Sport, Slick
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Optional Optional
Advanced Safety Features	--	Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights

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Console

Navigator	Yes	Optional Optional
Tachometer	Yes	Analog Analog
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	--

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc