BMW K 1600 GTL 2017 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020

BMW K 1600 GTL 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020

Technical Specifications BMW K 1600 GTL 2017 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020

BMW K 1600 GTL 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020

BMW K 1600 GTL 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	72 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	160 HP	Engine power	142 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	175 Nm	Torque	111 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	6	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,649 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	115 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	135 mm	Travel	144 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Rake	Rake	62.2 degree	Rake	65.5 degree
Trail	Trail	106.4 mm	Trail	102 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	250 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, 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	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,489 mm	Length	2,100 mm
Width	Width	1,000 mm	Width	825 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	750 mm	Seat Height	834.98 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

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

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1600 GTL 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020

A sports tourer of the old school. The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX fulfils all the points you would expect from this bike category. Added to this is a comprehensive electronics package that offers everything you could wish for when travelling - and at no extra charge! The fact that the operation is perhaps not quite as intuitive as the competition already manages, is forgiven at the latest when you take a look at the price tag.

silky four-cylinder

comfortable yet sporty ergonomics

wind protection

standard electronics package

lots of stability thanks to full fairing

very accessible.

Engine needs revs

electronics could be more user-friendly

windshield only adjustable with two hands

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW K 1600 GTL vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX

Price BMW K 1600 GTL

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Price Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX

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BMW K 1600 GTL 2017 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020

Technical Specifications BMW K 1600 GTL 2017 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020

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 K 1600 GTL 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW K 1600 GTL vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX

Price BMW K 1600 GTL

Price Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX

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