BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. BMW K 1600 GT 2024

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW K 1600 GT 2024

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to BMW K 1600 GT 2024

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW K 1600 GT 2024

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW K 1600 GT 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	72 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	67.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	160.5 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	180 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12.2
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Duolever

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Paralever

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,324 mm
Width	Width	990 mm	Width	1,000 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,618 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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BMW K 1600 GT 2024

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 GT is a magnificently dimensioned sports tourer that offers a practical balance between comfort and agility.

GT still passes for a sports tourer - surprisingly good performance

Smooth engine

Great engine response

Motorcycle generally accessible and easy to use despite its imposing appearance

Good headlight technology

Great display - always easy to read

Comprehensive integration of smartphone into vehicle

Map navigation via BMW Connected App

Good balance between stability and handling

Neutral ride

Good brakes and stable chassis.

Connection from mobile phone to vehicle works well in most cases - but when it hangs up it gets annoying

buttons and switches in the cockpit not backlit

wind protection not perfectly solved - always a draughty feeling in the saddle

no adaptive cruise control - you would expect this 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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure vs BMW K 1600 GT

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BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. BMW K 1600 GT 2024

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to BMW K 1600 GT 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW K 1600 GT 2024

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure vs BMW K 1600 GT

Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

Price BMW K 1600 GT

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