BMW K 1600 GTL 2017 vs. BMW R 1300 RT 2025

Technical Specifications BMW K 1600 GTL 2017 compared to BMW R 1300 RT 2025

BMW K 1600 GTL 2017

BMW R 1300 RT 2025

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BMW K 1600 GTL 2017

BMW R 1300 RT 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	72 mm	Bore	106.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	160 HP	Engine power	145 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	175 Nm	Torque	149 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	13.3
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, Antihopping
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	6	Cylinders	2
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	1,300 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Telelever
Travel	Travel	115 mm	Travel	149 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Paralever
Travel	Travel	135 mm	Travel	158 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Extruded	Frame type	Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	62.2 degree	Rake	64 degree
Trail	Trail	106.4 mm	Trail	115 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	285 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Cornering ABS, Engine drag torque control, 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	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	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,489 mm	Length	2,229 mm
Width	Width	1,000 mm	Width	971 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	750 mm	Seat Height	780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l

Equipment

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