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

BMW K 1600 Grand America 2022

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

Overview - BMW K 1600 Grand America 2022 vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

BMW K 1600 Grand America 2022

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

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

BMW K 1600 Grand America 2022

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

BMW K 1600 Grand America 2022

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	160.5 HP	Engine power	91 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	4,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	180 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
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
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
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
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
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Extruded	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, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, 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	750 mm	Seat Height	740 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	370 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	427 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	449 km	Range	413 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	137 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	134 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.9 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.8 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, Case system, Cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Sound System, TFT display, Topcase, Windscreen electronically adjustable	Equipment	Connectivity, Heated grips, Case system, Cornering lights, LED-Headlights, Heated seat, Sound System, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1600 Grand America 2022

The BMW 6-cylinder glides over the road in 2022 with a lot of elegance and a lot of equipment. This time, the new headlight technology was outstanding. The engine tuning and the new ESA chassis are also well done this time. Surprisingly, the wind protection is not perfect and perfectionists will miss an adaptive cruise control. The sovereign 6-cylinder is in the form of its life in the current model year. One enjoys the engine in every situation. The K 1600 Grand America combines the ride comfort of the GTL with the relaxed character of the K 1600 B. The sovereign glider inspires with sovereignty on long tours. Surprisingly, the wind protection was not perfect during the test. No matter how you positioned the windshield - somehow it always seemed drafty in the saddle.

Smooth engine

great engine response

motorbike accessible and easy to use overall despite imposing appearance

outstanding headlight technology

Great display - always easy to read

Comprehensive integration of mobile phone into the vehicle

Full map navigation via BMW Connected App

Good balance between stability and handling

Neutral ride

Good brakes and stable ride when braking

Harmonious handling gives a lot of confidence

Topcase causes wind turbulence in the neck at motorway speeds

connection between mobile phone and vehicle works well in most cases - but when things go wrong it becomes annoying

buttons and switches in the cockpit are not backlit

wind protection not perfectly solved - draughty feeling in the saddle again and again

no adaptive cruise control - you would expect this from a touring motorbike in this league

mobile phone compartment snagged from time to time during the test - be careful when stuffing in mobile phones that are too large.

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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