BMW K 1600 B 2017 vs. BMW R 18 2021

Technical Specifications BMW K 1600 B 2017 compared to BMW R 18 2021

BMW K 1600 B 2017

BMW R 18 2021

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BMW K 1600 B 2017

BMW R 18 2021

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
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
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 Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Extruded	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire

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	2,489 mm	Length	2,440 mm
Width	Width	1,000 mm	Width	964 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	780 mm	Seat Height	690 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	336 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	345 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A