BMW K 1600 Grand America 2020 vs. BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

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

BMW K 1600 Grand America 2020

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

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BMW K 1600 Grand America 2020

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	72 mm	Bore	107.1 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	100 mm
Engine power	Engine power	160 HP	Engine power	91 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	4,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	175 Nm	Torque	158 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.2	Compression Ratio	9.6
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	52 mm	Throttle Bore	48 mm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
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	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,649 ccm	Displacement	1,802 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Duolever	Front suspension	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	125 mm	Travel	120 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	62.2 degree	Rake	62.7 degree
Trail	Trail	106.4 mm	Trail	183.5 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	300 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	300 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire, Cruise 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	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	65 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,560 mm	Length	2,640 mm
Width	Width	1,000 mm	Width	1,040 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,618 mm	Wheelbase	1,695 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	780 mm	Seat Height	740 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	364 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	427 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	162 km/h	Top Speed	180 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A