Bmw K 1600 Gtl vs Bmw R 1200 Rt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1600 Gtl
Bmw R 1200 Rt
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
175 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
348 kg
279 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
160 hp @ 7,750 rpm
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
200 km/h
Weight
348 kg (wet/curb weight)
279 kg (wet/curb weight, 2014+ model with full fuel)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, real-world average for 2014+ model)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Bmw R 1200 Rt
8.5/10
"The definitive used sport-tourer if you can afford the upkeep."
Pros
+Bulletproof shaft drive reliability
+Incredible all-day comfort
+Excellent wind protection
Cons
−Expensive service intervals
−Heavy at low speeds
−Outdated infotainment pre-2019