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BMW K 1600 GTL.
Just climb on, relax and enjoy the ride: that's luxury travel with the K 1600 GTL. With the power of the 6-cylinder in-line engine, even a slight twist of the throttle grip gives way to impressive performance. Enjoyable journeys are assisted by diverse detailed solutions. Maximum comfort and safety as standard with the K 1600 GTL. Find out about all the technical data and standard equipment here.

Technical data

Engine
Type

Liquid cooled, 4-stroke in-line 6-cylinder engine, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication

Bore x stroke
72 mm x 67.5 mm
Capacity

1,649 cc

Rated output

160 hp (118 kW) at 7,750 rpm

Max. torque

129 lb-ft (175 Nm) at 5,250 rpm

Compression ratio
12.2 : 1
Mixture control / engine management

Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system

Emission control

Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4

Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed

Over 125 mph

Fuel consumption

41 mpg (WMTC)

Fuel type

Premium Unleaded

Electrical system
Alternator

Three-phase 700 W alternator

Battery

12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission
Clutch

Multi-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operated

Gearbox

Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical cut gears

Drive

Shaft drive 2.75:1

Chassis / brakes
Frame

Aluminum bridge-type frame with load-bearing engine

Front wheel location / suspension

BMW Duolever; central spring strut

Rear wheel location / suspension

BMW Paralever

Suspension travel front / rear

4.5” / 5.3” (115 mm /135 mm)

Wheelbase

63.7” (1,618 mm)

Castor

4.2” (106.4 mm)

Steering head angle
62.2°
Wheels

Cast aluminum wheels

Rim, front

3.50 x 17"

Rim, rear

6.00 x 17"

Tires, front

120/70 ZR 17

Tires, rear

190/55 ZR 17

Brake, front

Dual floating disc brakes, 4-piston fixed calipers, diameter 320 mm

Brake, rear

Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, dual-piston floating caliper

ABS

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)

Dimensions / weights
Length

98” (2,489 mm)

Width (incl. mirrors)

39.4” (1,000 mm)

Height (excl. mirrors)

58.1” (1,475 mm)

Seat height, unladen weight

High Front Seat (two-piece): 31.9"/32.7", Extra High Seat: 31.9", Low Front Seat (two-piece): 30.7"/31.5", High Seat (one-piece): 30.7", Standard Seat: 29.5"

Inner leg curve, unladen weight

High Front Seat (two-piece): 72"/73.6", Extra High Seat: 72", Low Front Seat (two-piece): 69.9"/71.3", High Seat (one-piece): 69.7", Standard Seat: 67.7"

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled

772 lbs (350 kg)

1)
Permitted total weight

1,235 lbs (560 kg)

Payload (with standard equipment)

463 lbs (210 kg)

Usable tank volume

7.0 gal (26.5 l)

Reserve

Approx. 1 gal (4 l)

1) As defined in EU directive 93/93/EEC, filled with all operating fluids, fueled to at least 90% of usable tank capacity (GT without case)

Standard Features

  • 3 Ride Modes (Rain/Road/Dynamic)
  • ABS Pro
  • Audio System with Bluetooth, Radio, GPS Prep, and Sirius
  • Bluetooth Interface Control
  • Center Stand
  • Chrome Body Kit
  • Comfort Foot Rests
  • Cruise Control
  • DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)
  • Dynamic ESA
  • GPS Preparation
  • Heated Grips
  • Heated Seats (Rider + Passenger)
  • Hill Start Control Pro
  • LED Tail Light
  • Multifunction Display
  • On-Board Computer
  • One Piece Bench Seat
  • Power Socket
  • Reverse Assist
  • Saddle Bags in Body Color
  • Stepless Power Adjustable Windshield
  • Top Case with Comfort Backrest
  • Xenon Headlight with Dynamic Leveling
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