BMW K 1600 vs BMW R 1200 Comparison

Engine & Performance

No. Of Cylinder	6	2
Engine Type	Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke, In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	Flat Twin Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Hydraullic
Alternator	700 W	3-Phase, 580W
Exhuast Pipes	Dual Exhuast	2 into 1
Emission Control	Euro 4	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air/Liquid Cooling
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
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Dry Sump
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Indirect Injection
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Displacement	1649 cc	1170 cc
Maximum Power	160 bhp	125 bhp
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	125 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	5250 rpm	5800 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	7750 rpm

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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Dimension

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

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R19
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

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

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes

Brake

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