BMW 2023 K 1600 B vs BMW 2024 R 18

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	Oil/water-cooled, six-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder	Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
Engine Starting	Electric	--
Clutch	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath	Single-disc dry clutch
Fuel System	Electronic intake pipe injection digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire	Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off and twin-spark ignition.
Cooling System	Oil/water-cooled	--
Maximum Power	160 PS @ 6750 rpm	91 hp at 4,750 rpm
Maximum Torque	179.9 NM @ 5250 rpm	157 Nm at 3,000 rpm
Load Carrying Capacity	Payload: 216 kg	215 Kg
Seating Capacity	2	--
Transmission	6-speed, helical, gearbox	6-speed transmission
Gear Shift Pattern	1-N-2-3-4-5-6	--
Drivetrain	Shaft drive	--
Top Speed	193+ kmph	111 kmph
Battery	12 V / 16 Ah	12 V / 26 Ah
Display	TFT Display	--
Frame	Bridge-type frame, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine	Double-cradle steel frame
Headlamp	LED	--
Taillamp	LED	--

Front	3.50 x 17“ 120/70 ZR 17	120/70 R 19
Rear	6.00 x 17“ 190/55 ZR 17	180/65 B16
Wheel / RIM	Cast aluminum wheels	Spoke wheel

Front	Dual disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers	Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
Rear	Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, double-piston caliper	Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed caliper
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized)	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)

Front	BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, 4.5 inch	Telescopic fork
Rear	Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, 5.3 inch	Steel swingarm with central shock strut

Colors

Exclusive Black Storm Metallic Option 719 Midnight

--

Length	2469 mm	2440 mm
Width	1001 mm	965 mm
Height	1338 mm	1125 mm
Weight	--	560 kg
Kerb Weight	344	--
Seat Height	749	690
Wheelbase	1618 mm	1729 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	32 litres	16 litres

Features	- 10.25-Inch Color-TFT display with connectivity and integrated map-navigation (by BMW Motorrad Connected App) - Charging storage for mobile phones (USB-C) - Fully LED headlight with light icon and adaptive cornering light - Double tone fanfare - 4 configurable favorite button cluster - Dynamic traction control (DTC) - 3 Ride Modes: Rain, Road und Dynamic - Engine brake control (MSR) - Dynamic ESA (electronic suspension adjustment with automatic load leveling) - Hill Start Control (HSC Pro) - Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) - Reverse Assist - Heated grips - Seat heating - Side cases	- ASC (Automatic Stability Control) - Full LED headlight - Keyless Ride - LED rear and brake light included in rear indicators - Speedometer with multifunction display (on-board computer) - 3 riding modes (Rock, Roll, Rain)
Additional Details	Emission control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter Fuel type: Unleaded super (max. 15 % Ethanol, E15) / ROZ 95 / 90 AKI Alternator: Three-phase alternator with 700 W (nominal power) Castor: 4.2” Steering head angle: 62.2° Inner leg curve: 69.3”	--