BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022 vs. BMW K 1600 GTL 2012

Technical Specifications BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022 compared to BMW K 1600 GTL 2012

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

BMW K 1600 GTL 2012

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BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

BMW K 1600 GTL 2012

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 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	4,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	158 Nm	Torque	175 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
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Displacement	Displacement	1,802 ccm	Displacement	1,649 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Extruded

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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	2,640 mm	Length	2,489 mm
Width	Width	1,040 mm	Width	1,000 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	740 mm	Seat Height	750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	180 km/h	Top Speed	200 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A