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BMW K 1600 B 2022 vs. BMW R 1250 GS 2023

BMW K 1600 B 2022

BMW K 1600 B 2022

BMW R 1250 GS 2023

BMW R 1250 GS 2023

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Overview - BMW K 1600 B 2022 vs BMW R 1250 GS 2023

BMW K 1600 B 2022

BMW K 1600 B 2022

BMW R 1250 GS 2023

BMW R 1250 GS 2023

Technical Specifications BMW K 1600 B 2022 compared to BMW R 1250 GS 2023

BMW K 1600 B 2022
BMW R 1250 GS 2023
BMW K 1600 B 2022
BMW K 1600 B 2022
BMW R 1250 GS 2023
BMW R 1250 GS 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore72 mmBore102.5 mm
StrokeStroke67.5 mmStroke76 mm
Engine powerEngine power160.5 HPEngine power136 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power6,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque180 NmTorque143 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.2 Compression Ratio12.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders6Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,649 ccmDisplacement1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionDuoleverFront suspensionTelelever
TravelTravel115 mmTravel190 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionParaleverSuspensionSingle swing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel125 mmTravel200 mm
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeExtrudedFrame typeLoad-bearing engine
RakeRake62.2 degreeRake62.9 degree
TrailTrail106.4 mmTrail109 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter305 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter276 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

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 diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width170 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,470 mmLength2,207 mm
WidthWidth1,000 mmWidth952.5 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,618 mmWheelbase1,525 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height750 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)344 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)249 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity26.5 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
RangeRange449 kmRange421 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions137 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions110 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption5.9 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4.75 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, Case system, Cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Sound System, TFT display, Windscreen electronically adjustableEquipmentCornering lights, LED-Headlights, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1600 B 2022

BMW K 1600 B 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 B looks much more relaxed than the K 1600 GT, but it is agile enough to be a lot of fun on intensive tours. It loses only a little of its agility and lean angle freedom due to its coolness and remains a practical motorbike.

Great combination of casual seating position and dynamic handling

Smooth engine

Great engine response

Motorcycle accessible and easy to use overall despite imposing appearance

Outstanding headlight technology

Great display - always easy to read

Comprehensive integration of mobile phone into vehicle

Full map navigation via BMW Connected App

Good balance between stability and handling

Neutral ride

Good brakes and stable ride

Good handling

Good handling.

Connection from mobile phone to vehicle works well in most cases - but when things go wrong it gets annoying

buttons and switches in the cockpit are not backlit

no adaptive cruise control - which you would expect 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 1250 GS 2023

BMW R 1250 GS 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW K 1600 B vs BMW R 1250 GS

Price BMW K 1600 B

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 1250 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

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