BMW R 1200 RT Vs BMW K 1600 GTL comparison

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On Road Price New Delhi	₹ 19.28 Lakh Book Test Ride	₹ 29.98 Lakh Book Test Ride

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Compare BMW R 1200 RT and BMW K 1600 GTL

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the BMW R 1200 RT Vs BMW K 1600 GTL on CarAndBike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2019. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

Compare Price

The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the BMW K 1600 GTL starts at ₹ 29.98 Lakh. On the other hand, the price of the base version of the BMW R 1200 RT starts at ₹ 19.28 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 22.78 Lakh for range topping model.

Compare Mileage

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW K 1600 GTL base engine returns 15 kmpl. The BMW R 1200 RT base returns 20 kmpl.

Compare Engine

In the powertrain department, the BMW K 1600 GTL gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW R 1200 RT comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine CC	1170 cc	1649 cc
No Of Cylinder	2	6
Max Power	123 bhp @ 7750 rpm	158 bhp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque	125 Nm @ 6500 rpm	175 Nm @ 5250 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Delivery	Electronic intake pipe injection	Electronic Intake Pipe Injection
Cooling System	Air/liquid-cooled	Oil/water-Cooled
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start

Fuel Consumption

Fuel Tank Capacity	25 L	26.5 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	4 L	4 L
Mileage	20 Kmpl	15 Kmpl
Overall Riding Range	500 km	397.5 km

Dimension and Weight

Kerb Weight	276 kg	350 kg
Length	2222 mm	2489 mm
Width	983 mm	1000 mm
Height	1416 mm	1475 mm
Wheelbase	1485 mm	1618 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	146 mm
Seat Height	805 mm	750 mm

Transmission

No. Of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Clutch	Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath

Chassis and Suspension

Chassis Type	Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit	Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut	BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable	BMW Motorrad Paralever

Braking

Front Brake Type	Dual Disc	Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	320 mm
Rear Disc/Drum Size	276 mm	320 mm

Wheel and Tyres

Wheel Size	17 inches	17 inches
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Cast Aluminium Wheels
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR 17	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR 17	190/55 ZR 17

Electricals

Battery	12V / 16Ah, maintenance-free	12 V / 19 Ah, Maintenance Free
Headlight	Halogen	Xenon
Tail Light	LED	LED

Standard Features

Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Fuel Warning Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grabrail
Engine Kill Switch
Clock
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter Count
Pass Light

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