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BMW K 1600 GTL
BMW K 1600 GTL
Standard
RM 175,500
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BMW R18 Transcontinental
BMW R18 Transcontinental
Standard
RM 198,500
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BMW K 1600 GTL vs BMW R18 Transcontinental Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW K 1600 GTL and BMW R18 Transcontinental, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW K 1600 GTL priced at RM 175,500 while the BMW R18 Transcontinental Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 198,500 . Comparing the technical specifications, BMW R18 Transcontinental engine displacement is 1802 while the BMW K 1600 GTL houses a 1649 engine.

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Overview: K 1600 GTL vs R18 Transcontinental

Brand BMW Malaysia BMW Malaysia
Off Road Price* RM 175,500 K 1600 GTL Price RM 198,500 R18 Transcontinental Price
Variant K 1600 GTL Standard R18 Transcontinental Standard
User Rating 4.73 K 1600 GTL reviews 5 R18 Transcontinental reviews
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type Touring Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia Touring Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1649 cc 1802 cc
Maximum Power 160 hp 91 hp

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 35,100 Installment : RM 1,823 x 84 Months VIEW MAY OFFERS DP RM 39,700 Installment : RM 2,062 x 84 Months VIEW MAY OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.73/5
15 reviews
5/5
2 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Unique and exceptional

    The BMW K 1600 GTL brought me to an end of motorcycle exploration. I have now settled with it as my lifelong companion and I am glad I chose this...

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    Awang Apr 01, 2024 for BMW K 1600 GTL

From The Experts

Things we like

Majestic visual appeal and road presence

Comfortable ride quality

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Gargantuan and royal road presence

Long-distance touring credentials

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Things we don't like

Not easy to manoeuvre in tight urban traffic conditions

Expensive to buy and maintain

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Cumbersome to ride in tight traffic conditions

Expensive to buy

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1649 cc 1802 cc
Maximum Power 160 hp 91 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 26.5 L 24 L
Drive Type Shaft Drive Shaft Drive
Top Speed 200 kmph --
Clutch Type Multi-Plate Dry Type
Lubrication System Dry Sump --
Emission Control Euro 3 --
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Air-Oil Cooled
Maximum Torque 175 Nm 158 Nm
Bore X Stroke 72 mm x 67.5 mm 107.1 mm x 100 mm
Exhaust Pipes Dual Exhuast Dual Exhaust
Compression Ratio 12.2:1 9.6:1
Alternator 580 W --
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder 6 2
Injection Type Indirect Injection --
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Engine Type Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke, In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC 2-Cylinder, Air-Oil Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC Engine
RPM at Maximum Torque 5250 rpm 3000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power 7750 rpm 4750 rpm
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Dimension

Category Touring Touring
Width 1000 mm 970 mm
Seat Height 750 mm 740 mm
Wheel Base 1680 mm 1695 mm
Dry Weight 321 kg --
Gross Weight 560 kg 630 kg
Length 2489 mm 2640 mm
Height 1465 mm 1500 mm
Kerb Weight 348 kg 427 kg
Seating Capacity 2 1
Ground Clearance -- 183.5 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size R17 R19
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17 120/70 R19
Rear Wheel Size R17 R16
Tyre Type Runflat Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre 190/55 ZR17 180/65 R16

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear) 135 mm 120 mm
Front Suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Front) 125 mm 120 mm
Rear Suspension BMW Motorrad Paralever Swingarm

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V
Battery Capacity 19 Ah --

Safety & Security

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

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

Electronic Suspension Adjustment Yes --
Body Frame Type Bridge Bridge Double-cradle Double-cradle
Body Frame Material Alloy Alloy Steel Steel
Side Wings Yes No
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Single Seat Single Seat
Chrome Garnish -- Yes
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Electrical

Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Indicator Light Yes Yes
Head Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats Yes --
Cruise Control Yes --

Brake

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

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BMW K 1600 GTL vs BMW R18 Transcontinental FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between BMW K 1600 GTL vs BMW R18 Transcontinental?

K 1600 GTL is priced at RM 175,500 and R18 Transcontinental is priced at RM 198,500 . Hence K 1600 GTL is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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What is K 1600 GTL vs R18 Transcontinental dimension size comparison?

The K 1600 GTL dimension are 2489 mm length, 1000 mm width, 1465 mm height while the R18 Transcontinental Dimensions are 2640 mm length, 970 mm width, 1500 mm height. Hence the R18 Transcontinental is more longer more wider and more higher.

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From The Experts

Get the better insight and helps to buy or not
Things we like in K 1600 GTL

Majestic visual appeal and road presence

Comfortable ride quality

Things we don't like in K 1600 GTL

Not easy to manoeuvre in tight urban traffic conditions

Expensive to buy and maintain

Things we like in R18 Transcontinental

Gargantuan and royal road presence

Long-distance touring credentials

Things we don't like in R18 Transcontinental

Cumbersome to ride in tight traffic conditions

Expensive to buy

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