BMW R 18 B 2023 vs. BMW K 1600 B 2022

BMW R 18 B 2023

BMW K 1600 B 2022

Overview - BMW R 18 B 2023 vs BMW K 1600 B 2022

BMW R 18 B 2023

BMW K 1600 B 2022

Technical Specifications BMW R 18 B 2023 compared to BMW K 1600 B 2022

BMW R 18 B 2023

BMW K 1600 B 2022

BMW R 18 B 2023

BMW K 1600 B 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	107.1 mm	Bore	72 mm
Stroke	Stroke	100 mm	Stroke	67.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	91 HP	Engine power	160.5 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	4,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	158 Nm	Torque	180 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.6	Compression Ratio	12.2
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,802 ccm	Displacement	1,649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Duolever
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	115 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Paralever
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	125 mm
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Extruded
Rake	Rake	62.7 degree	Rake	62.2 degree
Trail	Trail	183.5 mm	Trail	106.4 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	320 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	320 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire, Cruise control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	65 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,560 mm	Length	2,470 mm
Width	Width	1,040 mm	Width	1,000 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,695 mm	Wheelbase	1,618 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	720 mm	Seat Height	750 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	398 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	344 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	413 km	Range	449 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	134 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	137 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.8 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.9 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, Heated grips, Case system, Cornering lights, LED-Headlights, Sound System, TFT display	Equipment	Connectivity, Case system, Cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Sound System, TFT display, Windscreen electronically adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 18 B 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW K 1600 B 2022

The BMW 6-cylinder glides over the road in 2022 with a lot of elegance and a lot of equipment. This time, the new headlight technology was outstanding. The engine tuning and the new ESA chassis are also well done this time. Surprisingly, the wind protection is not perfect and perfectionists will miss an adaptive cruise control. The sovereign 6-cylinder is in the form of its life in the current model year. One enjoys the engine in every situation. The K 1600 B looks much more relaxed than the K 1600 GT, but it is agile enough to be a lot of fun on intensive tours. It loses only a little of its agility and lean angle freedom due to its coolness and remains a practical motorbike.

Great combination of casual seating position and dynamic handling

Smooth engine

Great engine response

Motorcycle accessible and easy to use overall despite imposing appearance

Outstanding headlight technology

Great display - always easy to read

Comprehensive integration of mobile phone into vehicle

Full map navigation via BMW Connected App

Good balance between stability and handling

Neutral ride

Good brakes and stable ride

Good handling

Good handling.

Connection from mobile phone to vehicle works well in most cases - but when things go wrong it gets annoying

buttons and switches in the cockpit are not backlit

no adaptive cruise control - which you would expect from a touring motorbike in this league

mobile phone compartment snagged from time to time during the test - be careful when stuffing in mobile phones that are too large.

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BMW R 18 B 2023 vs. BMW K 1600 B 2022

Overview - BMW R 18 B 2023 vs BMW K 1600 B 2022

Technical Specifications BMW R 18 B 2023 compared to BMW K 1600 B 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 18 B 2023

BMW K 1600 B 2022

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 18 B vs BMW K 1600 B

Price BMW R 18 B

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