BMW K 1600 Grand America vs BMW R 1200 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air/Liquid Cooling
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	6	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	101 mm x 73 mm
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	12.5:1
Engine Type	6-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 24-Valve, Liquid Cooled	Flat Twin Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Hydraullic
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Shaft Drive
Exhuast Pipes	Dual Exhaust	2 into 1
Displacement	1649 cc	1170 cc
Maximum Power	160 bhp	125 bhp
Top Speed	162 kmph	--
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	125 Nm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	7750 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	5250 rpm	6500 rpm
Alternator	--	3-Phase, 580W
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Lubrication System	--	Dry Sump
Emission Control	--	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	2
Injection Type	--	Indirect Injection

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Electrical

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

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Dimension

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

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Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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