Bmw K 1200 Lt vs Bmw K 1600 Gtl
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1200 Lt vs Bmw K 1600 Gtl. Bmw K 1200 Lt: 116 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 370 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Bmw K 1600 Gtl: 160 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 348 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1200 Lt
Bmw K 1600 Gtl
Horsepower (hp)
116 hp
160 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
175 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
370 kg
348 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
116 hp @ 7,250 rpm
160 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
370 kg (wet/curb weight)
348 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1200 Lt
7.8/10
"The ultimate tourer — if you buy the right one."
Pros
+Exceptional long-distance wind protection
+Powerful smooth inline-four engine
+Heated seats actually work brilliantly
Cons
−Expensive and complex electrics
−Heavy at low speeds
−Parts cost hurts badly
Bmw K 1600 Gtl
8.5/10
"The finest touring bike money can buy, if you can afford upkeep."
Pros
+Silky inline-six engine
+Premium electronics actually work
+Exceptional long-haul comfort
Cons
−Genuinely punishing service costs
−Heavy, unforgiving when dropped
−Used prices stay stubbornly high
Top 10 Accessories
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