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@Brommers
According to the Schwalbe website, the 16" Marathon Plus weighs 480g and the equivalent sized Marathon is 420g.
The reason I've gone for the Marathon Plus is because of the excellent puncture protection. Despite the ti bling, this bike is essentially a utility bike, and I switched to Marathon Plus tyres on the rat Brompton after a succession of punctures using Kojaks. I haven't had a single puncture (tempting fate, I know) with the Marathon Pluses despite the streets of Kings Cross being paved with broken glass. Punctures, especially on the rear, are a real PITA on the Brompton, and so I'm happy to bear the extra weight in return for the extra puncture protection on the Pluses.