| General |
| Year | 2019 - 20 | 2025 |
| Make Model | BMW K 1600 GTL | BMW R 12G/S |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 750 mm / 29.5 in If adjustable, lowest setting | 860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package) |
| Wheelbase | 1680 mm / 66.1 in | 1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package) |
| Height | 1465 mm / 57.7 in | - |
| Length | 2489 mm / 98.0 in | 2200 mm / 86.6 in |
| Width | 1000 mm / 39.4 in | 830 mm / 32.7 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 348.0 | 229 |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 321 | - |
| Dry Weight | 321 kg / 707.7 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 348.0 kg / 767.2 in | 229 kg / 505 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm | 81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm | 115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder. |
| Bore x Stroke | 72 x 67.5 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 | 12:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Air/oil cooled |
| Emissions | - | Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-5+ |
| Fuel Induction | 52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire |
| Fuel Reserve | 4 Litres / 1.1 US gal | - |
| Fuel Type | Premium unleaded (95 RON) | Unleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON) |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | - |
| Lubrication | - | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12 V / 19 Ah maintenance free | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Universal shaft |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.23 / 2nd 1.641 / 3rd 1.319 / 4th 1.101 / 5th 0.926 / 6th 0.788 | 1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848 |
| Primary Drive Ratios | - | 1.737 |
| Transmission / Drive | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut | 6-Speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine | Four-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 - Front | Dual 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 - Rear | Paralever (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 Angle | 62.2° | 63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package) |
| Trail | 108.4 mm / 4.3 in | 120.8 mm / 4.76 in (121.3 / 4.76 Enduro Package) |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 115 mm / 4.9 in | 210 mm / 8.3 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 200 mm / 7.9 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | W 700 | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral) | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean angle optimised) |
| Rims - Front | 3.0 x 17 | 2.15 x 21 |
| Rims - Rear | 6.00 x 17 | 4.0 x 17 (4.0 x 18 Enduro Package) |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 90/90/21 |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/55 ZR17 | 150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package) |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium wheels | Aluminium cross-spoke wheels |