BMW R 1200 RS 2018 vs. BMW K 1600 B 2018

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

BMW K 1600 B 2018

BMW K 1600 B 2018

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Overview - BMW R 1200 RS 2018 vs BMW K 1600 B 2018

The BMW R 1200 RS 2018 is a sport touring motorcycle with a Boxer engine that delivers 125 horsepower and 125 Nm of torque. It has a 4-Stroke, 1170cc engine and a prop shaft transmission. The bike features a Paralever suspension at the rear and a steel frame, which gives it stability and precise handling. The front brakes are double disk, and the front and rear tires have a width of 120mm and a diameter of 17 inches respectively. The seat height is 820mm, and the bike weighs 236kg with ABS. It has a fuel tank capacity of 18 liters.

The strengths of the BMW R 1200 RS 2018 include its precise and stable handling, comfortable seating position, great wind protection, and a sporty and sleek look with the Wunderlich conversion. However, it has a weakness in that the knee angle may be somewhat compact for riders with long legs.

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

On the other hand, the BMW K 1600 B 2018 is a touring motorcycle with an in-line engine that delivers 160 horsepower and 175 Nm of torque. It also has a 4-Stroke, 1649cc engine and a prop shaft transmission. The bike features a single swing arm suspension at the rear and an aluminum frame, which makes it lightweight and easy to handle. It has double disk front brakes and front and rear tires with a width of 120mm and 190mm respectively. The seat height is 780mm, and the bike weighs 336kg with ABS. It has a fuel tank capacity of 26.5 liters.

BMW K 1600 B 2018

BMW K 1600 B 2018

The strengths of the BMW K 1600 B 2018 include its smooth yet powerful engine, comfortable seating position, and full equipment. It also has additional features such as Dynamic-ESA suspension, ABS Pro, traction control, riding modes, heated grips and seats, xenon headlights, and a reverse gear. The bike is also equipped with very good brakes. However, it has weaknesses in that it is very difficult to maneuver, has a high price, and many cool features come at an extra cost.

In summary, the BMW R 1200 RS 2018 is a sport touring motorcycle with precise handling and a comfortable seating position. It offers great wind protection and a sporty look. On the other hand, the BMW K 1600 B 2018 is a touring motorcycle with a smooth yet powerful engine and a comfortable seating position. It comes with full equipment and additional features such as Dynamic-ESA suspension, ABS Pro, and heated grips and seats. However, it is difficult to maneuver and has a higher price compared to the R 1200 RS.

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 RS 2018 compared to BMW K 1600 B 2018

BMW R 1200 RS 2018
BMW K 1600 B 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore72 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke67.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power160 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque175 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque5,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio12.2
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders6
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,649 ccm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionParaleverSuspensionSingle swing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeExtruded

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,203 mmLength2,489 mm
WidthWidth998 mmWidth1,000 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height780 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)236 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)336 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity26.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

Wunderlich has optimised the already great R 1200 RS with pinpoint accuracy and turned it into a real dream machine. The straight handlebars fit the sports tourer really well. The bike's sporty look is justified. Anyone who tries this Wunderlich machine sets the bar incredibly high for their next motorbike. A real dream bike.

Precise and stable handling

comfortable seating position

great wind protection

with the Wunderlich conversion, a very sporty and sleek look overall.

Knee angle somewhat compact with long legs

BMW K 1600 B 2018

BMW K 1600 B 2018

If you want to have a broad model range, you also have to fill some niches. BMW, at any rate, is venturing into the manageable excavator segment with the K 1600 B - usually large tourers with flat lines. The K 1600 GT/GTL fits perfectly as a basis, because its equally powerful and cultivated six-cylinder in-line engine is just as much fun on long journeys as it is for spirited country road heating. Weighing over 330 kilos, it is surprisingly sporty to drive, but the heavy vehicle is not quite so fond of quick corrections.

Smooth yet powerful engine

comfortable seating position

full equipment

Dynamic-ESA suspension

ABS Pro

traction control

riding modes

heated grips and seats

xenon headlights

reverse gear

very good brakes

very difficult to manoeuvre

high price

many cool features at extra cost

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 RS vs BMW K 1600 B

There are a few key differences between a BMW R 1200 RS 2018 and a BMW K 1600 B 2018. In terms of price, the actual average price of a BMW K 1600 B 2018 is about 43% higher. A BMW R 1200 RS 2018 experiences a loss of 700 GBP in one year of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 1,060 GBP for a BMW K 1600 B 2018. Compared to BMW K 1600 B 2018 there are more BMW R 1200 RS 2018 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 12 compared to 10. It takes less time to sell a BMW R 1200 RS with 89 days compared to 112 days for a BMW K 1600 B. Since model year 2015 1000PS.de editors have written 13 reviews for the BMW R 1200 RS and 9 reviews for the BMW K 1600 B since model year 2017. The first review for the BMW R 1200 RS was published on 30/09/2014 and now has more than 28,300 views. This compares to more than 48,400 views for the first review on BMW K 1600 B published on 10/10/2016.

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