Benelli R18i vs BMW K 1600 GTL Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Majestic visual appeal and road presence Comfortable ride quality Read More
Things we don't like	--	Not easy to manoeuvre in tight urban traffic conditions Expensive to buy and maintain Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	174 cc	1649 cc
Maximum Power	18 hp	160 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	4.8 L	26.5 L
Maximum Torque	15.1 Nm	175 Nm
Lubrication System	Pressure Splash Lubricant	Dry Sump
Compression Ratio	11.3:1	12.2:1
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Shaft Drive
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, SOHC Engine	Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke, In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC
Bore X Stroke	64 mm x 54.1 mm	72 mm x 67.5 mm
Valve Configuration	SOHC	DOHC
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Multi-Plate
No. Of Cylinder	1	6
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Dual Exhuast
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Torque	7000 rpm	5250 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	9500 rpm	7750 rpm
Emission Control	--	Euro 3
Top Speed	--	200 kmph
Alternator	--	580 W
Injection Type	--	Indirect Injection
Cooling System	--	Liquid Cooled

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Dimension

Category	Scooter	Touring
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2010 mm	2489 mm
Ground Clearance	145 mm	--
Width	675 mm	1000 mm
Dry Weight	126 kg	321 kg
Seat Height	787 mm	750 mm
Wheel Base	1325 mm	1680 mm
Height	1150 mm	1465 mm
Kerb Weight	--	348 kg
Gross Weight	--	560 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	TLI	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	EFI
Fuel Reserve	--	4.0 L

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	120/70 R17	190/55 ZR17
Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Tyre	80/80 R17	120/70 ZR17

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	6 Ah	19 Ah

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	BMW Motorrad Duolever
Rear Suspension	Monoshock	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	125 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	135 mm

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Stability Control	No	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Street, Road Street, Road	Rain, Road Rain, Road
Shutter Lock	Yes	No
Back Rest	No	Optional Optional
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Side Reflectors	No	Yes
Traction Control	No	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Optional Optional
Central Locking	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	Yes
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Material	--	Alloy Alloy
Body Frame Type	--	Bridge Bridge

Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	Yes	--

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	Yes
Height Adjustable Seats	No	Yes