Comparing Nautilus R616 2018 versus R616 2014 Recumbent Bike, What's the Difference?

The Nautilus R616 2018 Recumbent Bike retains all the same high-end features and quality build construction of the 2014 Nautilus R616, with just a couple of exceptions:

·        The 2018 Nautilus R616 comes with a redesigned console that’s now even more intuitive to use (see images below of the consoles side by side for differences).

·        The 2018 Nautilus R616’s frame is finished in an all black color for a sleeker look compared to the 2014’s grey/silver frame color (see images below).

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Apart from the above 2 differences, the 2018 and 2014 Nautilus R616 Recumbent Bikes offer the exact same features (see full features detailed in the table below) and offer great value for money, rivalling many of the recumbent exercise bikes in the more expensive categories.

Both the 2018 and 2014 Nautilus R616 Recumbent Bikes utilize a high-speed high-inertia perimeter-weighted flywheel with an Eddy Current resistance system which combine to provide smooth, quiet and consistent momentum throughout the bike’s wide range of programs and resistance levels.

Both Nautilus R616 Recumbent Bikes feature 25 ECB resistance levels and 29 customizable workout programs including profile, heart-rate, custom, fitness test and Quick Start programs so there’s plenty to keep people of all ages and fitness levels motivated and challenged.

2018 Nautilus R616 console

2014 Nautilus R616 console

Although the consoles on the 2018 and 2014 Nautilus R616 Recumbent Bikes differ in design, they are both straightforward and easy to use and both feature Dual Track blue backlit LCD display (2 screens) and show up to 13 different workout stats to keep you motivated as you exercise including time, speed, distance, calories burned and heart rate.

To help you stay within your target heart rate zone as you exercise, both recumbent bikes feature contact pulse sensors in the handlebars by the side of the seat and both consoles are also telemetry enabled for more accurate wireless chest-strap heart-rate monitoring.

Both the 2018 and 2014 Nautilus R616 Recumbent Exercise Bikes allow for 4 user profiles and both offer Bluetooth connectivity so you can seamlessly transfer your workout data to online fitness tracking apps including Nautilus Connect, Nautilus Trainer, My Fitness Pal and other partnered fitness apps.

Additional premium features incorporated into both the 2018 and 2014 Nautilus R616’s consoles include a sound system with acoustic chambered speakers and MP3 input, a USB charging port, media shelf, and adjustable 3-speed cooling fan.

Nautilus R616 ergonomic seat
with airflow backrest

The 2018 and 2014 Nautilus R616 Recumbent Bikes are both ergonomically designed for optimum user comfort and feature a padded contoured seat with ventilated backrest to allow for good airflow.  The step-through frame design makes it easy to mount and dismount the seat, while the sliding seat rail system allows you to adjust the height and closeness to the pedals for a custom fit for different users.

Additional features on both the 2018 and 2014 Nautilus R616 Recumbent Exercise Bikes include a convenient water bottle holder at the side of the seat, oversized deluxe pedals with adjustable safety straps, and front-mounted transport wheels for easy relocation.

Both the 2018 and 2014 Nautilus R616 Recumbent Bikes are solidly constructed, featuring 2 integrated levellers, center-support and over-sized crossbar tubing for added stability.  Both bikes allow for a high user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs.

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Fitness tip:  Cycling for just 30 minutes could burn between 207-345 calories for women or 252-420 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the cycling.

Let’s take a glance in the table below at the features and specifications compared between the Nautilus R616 2018 and Nautilus R616 2014 to help you decide on which is the best recumbent upright exercise bike for you:

Nautilus R618 vs R616 vs R614 Recumbent Exercise Bikes, Comparison Review

The Nautilus R618, R616 and R614 Recumbent Exercise Bikes are well-constructed and ergonomically designed to give you an effective low-impact workout with lots of high-end features and plenty of options to keep your workouts motivating and progressively challenging.

 

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The R618 is the latest addition to the Nautilus recumbent bike range and is the premium edition over the R616 and R614.  The Performance Range Nautilus R618 is designed for higher intensity workouts with a heavier flywheel, suitable for more serious athletes and a higher user weight capacity, and features premium comfort features including a more comfortable seat and better console design.  (See tables below for full features and specifications compared.)

Nautilus R616 LCD console

Nautilus R618 STN console

The R616 sits in the middle of the Nautilus recumbent bike range and offers the same amount of programs (29), resistance levels (25), user profiles (4) and Bluetooth connectivity as the R618.  It has a dual track blue-backlit LCD display instead of the R618’s STN dual blue-backlit display.  The STN display of the R618 is the best in the fitness industry, offering a wider viewing angle and better colors that’s easier on the eyes and the R618’s console also tilts to provide the best viewing angle.

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The R614 is Nautilus’ entry-level recumbent exercise bike and the lowest priced.  It still has plenty of programs (22) and resistance levels (20) to keep your workouts varied, but not quite as many as the R616 and R618.

The R614's console offers dual-track display like the other 2 bikes but only has a black/grey display instead of blue backlit.

The Nautilus R614 only offers 2 user profiles instead of 4 and doesn’t have Bluetooth connectivity like the R616 and R618 but it does have a USB port which you can use for data transfer instead to online fitness tracking apps.

Nautilus R614 console

Nautilus R614 vented seat

The seats on all 3 Nautilus recumbent bikes are easy to mount and dismount thanks to the low step-through frame design but the design of the seat itself varies between them, with the Nautilus R618 having the most comfortable seat with a gel seat cushion design.  The R616 has a padded contoured seat base while the R614 has a vented seat base.  All 3 recumbent bikes have a ventilated backrest for support and comfort.

Nautilus R616 padded contoured seat

Nautilus R618 gel cushion seat

The Nautilus R618, R616 and R614 all feature an adjustable sliding seat rail system that makes it easy to adjust the seat to fit different user heights.  There is a slight difference in the user weight capacity each bike can accommodate, with the R618 allowing for a higher user weight capacity of up to 325 lbs compared to 300 lbs on the R616 and R614.

The Nautilus R618, R616 and R614 recumbent bikes’ consoles are all straightforward and easy to use and display motivating workout stats as you exercise including time, speed, distance, calories and heart rate.  All 3 bikes feature contact pulse grip heart-rate monitoring with sensors located in the handlebars at the side of the seat.  The R618 and R616 are also telemetry-enabled for a wireless chest-strap for more accurate heart-rate monitoring.

The Nautilus R618 also has an extra feature that the other 2 recumbent bikes don’t have and that is In-Reach remote buttons built into the handlebars by the side of the seat which allow for easy changing of the resistance levels without having to go into the console itself.

Additional features on all 3 Nautilus recumbent bikes include a sound system with built-in speakers and MP3 input, USB charging port, media shelf, 3-speed cooling fan and water bottle holder.

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Fitness tip:  Just a 30 minute cycle ride could burn between 207-345 calories for women, or 252-420 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the cycling.

Let’s take a look at the main differences and similarities in features between the Nautilus R618 versus R616 versus R614 to help you decide on which is the best recumbent exercise bike for you: