Nautilus (R614 Vs. R616) Recumbent Exercise Bikes | Comparison & Differences | Reviews 2022
January 2, 2022 by SmartReview
Filed under Exercise Bikes
 Nautilus R614 Recumbent Exercise Bike |  Nautilus R616 Recumbent Exercise Bike |
Nautilus R614 Vs. R616 Recumbent Exercise Bike Comparison: Nautilus is a leader in lower cost, high quality exercise bikes. The Nautilus R614 and R616 are some of the most popular and best selling recumbent exercise bikes on the market. Highly rated, they both are excellent exercise bikes for the home. The R616 model has many features that the R614 does not, and as you will see, offers more bang for the buck. Below is a comparison chart of the differences between the two models.
| Nautilus R614 Vs. the Nautilus R616 | |
| * Magnetic Resistance * 20 Resistance Levels * LCD Console  – – – – – – – – – – – –* 1 piece crank * 22 Workout Programs * Max Weight: 300 lbs. * Tablet/Book Holder * Built-in Fan * Built-in Speakers * Water Bottle Holder * 2 User Profiles Nautilus R614  | * Magnetic Resistance * 25 Resistance Levels * Backlit LCD Console * Bluetooth with APP * Heart Telemetry * Oversized Pedals * Additional Padding * 3 piece crank * 29 Workout Programs * Max Weight: 300 lbs. * Tablet/Book Holder * Built-in Fan * Built-in Speakers * Water Bottle Holder * 4 User Profiles Nautilus R616 |
Nautilus R614 LCD Backlit Console
Nautilus R616 LCD Backlit Console
The Nautilus R616 bike has 5 more resistance levels than the R614. You can customize your user profile, the R614 allows 2 profiles, while the R616 allows 4 profiles. Bluetooth with APP for your tablet or smartphone, and Wireless heart telemetry are only available on the Nautilus R616 Bike.
Bottom Line: The Nautilus R616 recumbent exercise bike offers a wide array of improvements over the R614 model, including more resistance levels, programs, and user profiles, and a backlit screen. You also get Bluetooth on the R616 with an APP, and wireless telemetry for an optional heart strap. Ergonomically, the R616 model has a superior 3 piece crank system, giving better clearance when riding (the R614 has a 1 piece crank system).
The R616 model has a superior seat with additional padding. Both models come with a 10 year frame warranty. We feel that the Nautilus R616 is far superior in features as well as some structural additions, and offers the best value for the money. Both models are highly rated and economically priced.
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