BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022 vs. BMW K 1600 GTL 2020

Technical Specifications BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022 compared to BMW K 1600 GTL 2020

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

BMW K 1600 GTL 2020

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BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

BMW K 1600 GTL 2020

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
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
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	Telelever
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	135 mm

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, Riding modes, 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	2,640 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
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

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