2020 BMW K 1600 GTL vs 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 BMW K 1600 GTL 2020 BMW K 1600 GTL

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
348.0 kg / 767.2 in
2025 BMW R 12G/S 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Power
81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
229 kg / 505 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2019 - 202025
Make ModelBMW K 1600 GTLBMW R 12G/S
Dimensions
Seat Height750 mm / 29.5 in If adjustable, lowest setting860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package)
Wheelbase1680 mm / 66.1 in1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package)
Height1465 mm / 57.7 in-
Length2489 mm / 98.0 in2200 mm / 86.6 in
Width1000 mm / 39.4 in830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)348.0 229
Dry Weight (kg)321-
Dry Weight321 kg / 707.7 lbs-
Fuel Capacity26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight348.0 kg / 767.2 in229 kg / 505 lbs
Performance
Max Power118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke72 x 67.5 mm101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio12.2:112:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledAir/oil cooled
Emissions-Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-5+
Fuel Induction52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-XElectronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Fuel Reserve4 Litres / 1.1 US gal-
Fuel TypePremium unleaded (95 RON)Unleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON)
IgnitionDigital CDI-
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 19 Ah maintenance free-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activatedSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveShaftUniversal shaft
Gear Ratios1st 2.23 / 2nd 1.641 / 3rd 1.319 / 4th 1.101 / 5th 0.926 / 6th 0.7881st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Primary Drive Ratios-1.737
Transmission / DriveConstant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut6-Speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing
Chassis
Frame TypeBridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engineFour-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding
Suspension - FrontDual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Suspension - RearParalever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)Aluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Steering Head Angle62.2°63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package)
Trail108.4 mm / 4.3 in120.8 mm / 4.76 in (121.3 / 4.76 Enduro Package)
Wheel Travel - Front115 mm / 4.9 in210 mm / 8.3 in
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Electrical Systems
AlternatorW 700-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 320mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral)BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean angle optimised)
Rims - Front3.0 x 172.15 x 21
Rims - Rear6.00 x 174.0 x 17 (4.0 x 18 Enduro Package)
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR1790/90/21
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package)
WheelsCast aluminium wheelsAluminium cross-spoke wheels