BMW K 1600 Grand America vs BMW R 1200 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air/Liquid Cooling
Exhuast Pipes	Dual Exhaust	2 into 1
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Hydraullic
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	12.5:1
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	101 mm x 73 mm
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Shaft Drive
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	6	2
Engine Type	6-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 24-Valve, Liquid Cooled	Flat Twin Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC
Displacement	1649 cc	1170 cc
Maximum Power	160 bhp	125 bhp
Top Speed	162 kmph	--
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	125 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	5250 rpm	5800 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	7750 rpm
Alternator	--	3-Phase, 580W
Lubrication System	--	Dry Sump
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Injection Type	--	Indirect Injection
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	2
Emission Control	--	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter

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Electrical

Range Highway	No	--
Range City	No	--
Input	No	--
Tail Lamp	Bulb	LED
Power Pack	No	--
Pack Voltage	No	--
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	Yes
Head Lamp	Halogen	LED
Pack Life	No	--
Battery Voltage	12 V	12V, 11.8 Ah
Pack Capacity	No	--
Motor Type	No	--
Indicator Light	Yes	LED
Battery Charge Time	No	--
Charger Type	No	--

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Dimension

Curb Weight	196 kg	238 kg
Wheelbase	1618 mm	1507 mm
Width	1000 mm	953 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1440 mm	1410 mm
Length	2560 mm	--
Category	Touring	--
Seat Height	750 mm	--
Dry Weight	--	203 kg
Gross Weight	--	450 kg
Ground Clearance	--	150 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Yes

Brake

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