BMW R 1200 RT Vs BMW K 1600 GTL comparison
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 ₹ 22.78 Lakh for top-end 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 engine returns 20 kmpl.
Compare Engine
In the powertrain department, the BMW K 1600 GTL gets a 1649 cc that produces 158 bhp peak power. The BMW R 1200 RT comes in a 1170 cc that produces 123 bhp peak power.
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| No. Of Gears |
6 Gears | 6 Gears |
| Clutch |
Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| Battery |
12V / 16Ah, maintenance-free | 12 V / 19 Ah, Maintenance Free |
| Headlight |
Halogen | Xenon |
| Tail Light |
LED | LED |
| Speedometer |
Analogue | Analogue |
| Tachometer |
Analogue | Analogue |
| Gear Indicator |
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| Fuel Warning Indicator |
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| Fuel Gauge |
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| Low Oil Indicator |
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| Low Battery Indicator |
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| Pillion Seat |
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| Pillion Grabrail |
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| Engine Kill Switch |
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| Clock |
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| Tripmeter Type |
Digital | Digital |
| Tripmeter Count |
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| Pass Light |
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