As shown $32,210 MSRP
European model shown.
The BMW K 1600 Grand America
Do you like exclusive trips or do you strive towards something more exclusive? You decide. Our response: we have applied the complex water transfer process for the first time in motorcycle series production and this paintwork makes every bike unique. Option 719 Midnight depicts an entire galaxy. It represents an infinite number of places and spaces to discover. Each of its stars is unique and forms part of a bigger picture.
Insight into the factory
Layer by layer
Layer by layer
The time-consuming and labor-intensive painting process allowed us to carefully think through every step – from the very first pigment: the graphics have been calculated so that the overall picture is consistent after installation. Meteoric II Dust Metallic paint serves as the basis. The actual motif of the galaxy is applied from a backing film, which is activated in a water bath. In this process, pigments separate from the backing film and start to float.
Dive into new spheres
Dive into new spheres
As part of painting, we immerse the corresponding component in this bath to make pigments adhere to it. We are forced to manually carry out this process because of the water’s flow behavior, the positioning of the graphic and the shape of the parts. Material sensitivity, immersion angle and speed are paramount. In other words: intuition. This makes each part a unique section of an entire galaxy. Finally, parts are finished with a high-gloss topcoat.
Water transfer paint gave us the opportunity to implement completely new paint and graphic effects, plus be the first manufacturer to apply these in motorcycle series production.
"Theresa Stukenbrock
Color graphics surface designer
Other Option 719 Midnight highlights
Other Option 719 Midnight highlights
In addition, the paint, Option 719 Midnight also offers other exclusive features: a high-quality, aluminum Midnight badge on the tank cover. The black Option 719 bench seat features a cloud print and model name lettering. The windscreen panels and handlebar weights are black and the front-wheel cover, slipstream deflectors and tank cover stand out in Meteoric II Dust Metallic: Exclusive character in every detail.
