BMW K 1600 GTL vs BMW R 1250 GS Adventure

BMW K 1600 GTL Price starts at Rs. 33.00 Lakh which is Rs. 10.50 Lakh costlier than base model of BMW R 1250 GS Adventure priced at Rs. 22.50 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW K 1600 GTL is 16.94 kmpl whereas the mileage of BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is 21 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW K 1600 GTL is powered by 1649 cc engine , while BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is powered by 1254 cc engine. BMW K 1600 GTL is available in 2 different colours while BMW R 1250 GS Adventure comes with 4 colours. The Comparison BMW K 1600 GTL vs BMW R 1250 GS Adventure can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

K 1600 GTL vs R 1250 GS Adventure

Key Highlights K 1600 GTL STDR 1250 GS Adventure Pro BS6
Engine Type Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder Air/Liquid Cooled Four Stroke Flat Twin Engine, Double Overhead Camshaft, One Balance Shaft and Variable Engine Timing System BMW Shiftcam
Max Power 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm 136 PS @ 7750 rpm
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K 1600 GTL vs R 1250 GS Adventure Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW K 1600 GTL STDBMW R 1250 GS Adventure Pro BS6
Rating
7 reviews
13 reviews
Brand Name BMW BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 33.00 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 22.50 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder Air/Liquid Cooled Four Stroke Flat Twin Engine, Double Overhead Camshaft, One Balance Shaft and Variable Engine Timing System BMW Shiftcam
Max Power 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm 136 PS @ 7750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW K 1600 GTL Colors
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only,Remote Start Self Start Only,Remote Start
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI
Rs. 90,353 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 61,604 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 69,628 K 1600 GTL Insurance Rs. 53,149 R 1250 GS Adventure Insurance
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Engine Type
Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder
Air/Liquid Cooled Four Stroke Flat Twin Engine, Double Overhead Camshaft, One Balance Shaft and Variable Engine Timing System BMW Shiftcam
Engine Displacement
1649 cc
1254 cc
Max Power
160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm
136 PS @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque
180 Nm @ 5250 rpm
143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
72 mm
102.5 mm
Stroke
67.5 mm
76 mm
No Of Cylinders
6
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Shaft Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
12.5:1
Engine Immobilizer

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
16.94 kmpl
21 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
...
3.6s
Top Speed
200 kmph
200 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-190/55-17
Front :-120/70-R19, Rear :-170/60-R17
Peak Power
160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm
136 PS @ 7750 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
750 mm
890 mm
Load carrying capacity
202 Kg
217 kg
Length*Width*Height
2489*1000*1490 mm3
2270*980*1460 mm3
Wheelbase
1618 mm
1504 mm
Length
2489 mm
2270 mm
Height
1490 mm
1460 mm
Width
1000 mm
980 mm
Fuel Capacity
26.5 Liters
30 Liters
Kerb Weight
358 Kg
268 Kg
Total Weight
560 kg
485 kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
750 mm
890 mm
Front Brake Diameter
...
305 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
...
276 mm

Additional Features
ABS Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, On-board Computer, Audio, Sat Radio, Dynamic Engine Brake Control, Gear Shift Assist Pro
ABS Pro, Multi - Controller, Tank Crash Bars, Luggage Rack, Tyre Pressure Monitor
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 6AH
12V / 11.8AH
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
Three-phase alternator with 700 W (nominal power)
Three-phase alternator with 510 Watt nominal power

Cruise Control
Frame
Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Internet Connectivity
...
Starting
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
10.25 Inch TFT
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
External Fuel Filling
...
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
Stepup Seat
Passenger Footrest
External Speakers
...
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
DRLs
Keyless Ignition
...

Standard Warranty (Years)
...
3

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Is BMW K 1600 GTL Better Than BMW R 1250 GS Adventure?

75% users have chosen BMW K 1600 GTL over BMW R 1250 GS Adventure in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 45 users have also rated BMW K 1600 GTL and BMW R 1250 GS Adventure on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has out rated BMW K 1600 GTL on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor R 1250 GS Adventure K 1600 GTL
Mileage 3.4 4.1
Performance 3.8 4.9
Comfort 3.8 4.8
Maintenance 3.4 3.7
Features 3.8 4.9
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Which bike is best between BMW K 1600 GTL vs BMW R 1250 GS Adventure?
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has out rated BMW K 1600 GTL on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper BMW K 1600 GTL vs BMW R 1250 GS Adventure?
The BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is cheaper than BMW K 1600 GTL by Rs. 10.50 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW K 1600 GTL vs BMW R 1250 GS Adventure?
For the STD version, 1649 cc Petrol engine of K 1600 GTL produces 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm of power and 180 Nm @ 5250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Pro BS6 version, 1254 cc Petrol engine of R 1250 GS Adventure produces 136 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 143 Nm @ 6250 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW K 1600 GTL has better performance.

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