BMW K 1600 GTL vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1649.00 cc	1802.00 cc
Engine	Oil-/watercooled 4-stroke in-line 6-cylinder engine, two overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder	Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
Clutch	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath	Single-disc dry clutch
Fuel System	--	Electronic intake manifold fuel injection/digital engine management: BMS-O with electromotive throttle controller
Cooling System	--	Air/oil cooled
Maximum Power	118 kw at 7.750 rpm	89.84 Ps @ 4750 rpm
Maximum Torque	175 Nm at 5.250 rpm	158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Load Carrying Capacity	--	Payload (with standard equipment) : 203 kg
Transmission	6-speed, helical, gearbox	6-speed shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing
Top Speed	200+ kmph	180 kmph
Battery	12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free	12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Display	--	Coloured TFT Screen
Frame	Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine	Double-cradle tubular steel frame with screwed-on downtubes
Headlamp	--	LED Headlight LED Additional Fog Lights
Taillamp	--	LED Tail Light

Overall Mileage

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17.24 kmpl

Front	120/70 ZR 17	120/70 R19
Rear	190/55 ZR 17	180/65 B16
Wheel / RIM	Cast aluminium wheels	Cast aluminium front wheel Rim dimensions, front : 3.5 x 19" Rim dimensions, rear : 5.0 x 16"

Front	Dual disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers	Twin disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper
Rear	Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, double-piston caliper	Single disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper
ABS	--	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated)

Front	BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut	Telescopic fork, 120 mm Spring travel
Rear	BMW Motorrad Paralever	Steel double-sided swinging arm with central spring strut, 120 mm Spring travel

Colors

Magnesium beige metallic, Dark graphite metallic, Damask red metallic

Gravity blue metallic Black storm metallic Manhattan metallic matt Option 719 Galaxy dust metallic/Titan silver 2 metallic Option 719 Mineral white metallic

Length	2489 mm	2640 mm
Width	1000 mm	970 mm
Height	1465 mm	1500 mm
Weight	321 kg	630 kg
Kerb Weight	--	427
Seat Height	--	740
Wheelbase	1680 mm	1695 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 litres	24 litres

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Features	--	SPECIAL FEATURES - Connectivity - MSR (Dynamic engine brake control) - Adaptive Headlight (Tilting headlight with anti-dive control) - Headlight Pro - Daytime Riding Lights - Central Locking System - Antitheft Alarm System - Lockable Fuel Cap - Hill Start Control - Marshal Gold Series 2 - Active Cruise Control - Reverse Gear ELECTRICS -12V Socket - Revolution Counter - Electronic Immobilizer - Heated Grips - Multi-controller - Seat Heating - Cruise Control EQUIPMENTS - Fairing Lowers - On-board Computer - One Key For All Locks - Riding Modes - Handbrake Lever Adjustable - Infotainment System - Integral Pannier Cases In Body Color - Keyless Ride - Chrome-plated Header - Clutch Lever Adjustable - Fork-mounted Fairing - Engine-Protection Bar - Chromed Rearview Mirror - One-piece Seat Bench - Storage Compartment W/ USB Charger - Floorboards - Topcase In Body Colour
Additional Details	--	Emission control : Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter Fuel type : Super plus, unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) RON 95 90 AKI Alternator : Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal capacity) Secondary drive : Drive shaft Castor : 183.5 mm Steering head angle : 62.7 degree Inner leg curve at vehicle kerb weight : 1,710 mm