The BMW K 1600 GT is a motorcycle that was produced from 2017 to 2018. It features a four-stroke, transverse six-cylinder engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 1649cc. The compression ratio is 12.2:1, and it requires premium unleaded fuel. The cooling system is liquid cooled, and the induction features a 52mm throttle valve diameter with BMS-X. The ignition is digital CDI, and the alternator has a W 700 output. The bike has a maximum power of 118 kW/160.5 hp at 7750 rpm and maximum torque of 175 Nm/17.8 kgf-m/129 lb-ft at 5250 rpm.
The clutch is a multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated, and the transmission is a constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical cut. Final drive is through a shaft. The frame is a bridge-type, cast aluminum load-bearing engine, and the front suspension features dual longitudinal control arm with Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension with road and dynamic modes. The rear suspension is a paralever (single-sided swing arm) with central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, and Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension with road and dynamic modes.
Other features include BMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral), front and rear disc brakes, cast aluminum wheels, and a fuel capacity of 26.5 liters/7.0 US ga. The dry weigh is 295 kg/650 lbs, while the wet weight is 319 kg/703 lbs. Seat height is 810-830mm/31.9-32.7” standard with options for different heights. The bike features a total length of 2324mm/91.5”, a width of 1000mm/39.4” (including mirrors), and a height of 1465mm/57.7” (excluding mirrors).
Technical specifications:
Make Model: BMW K 1600 GT
| Year | 2017 – 18 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 72 x 67.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 |
| Fuel | Premium unleaded (95 RON) |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | 52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Alternator | W 700 |
| Battery | 12 V / 19 Ah maintenance free |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated |
| Transmission | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.23 / 2nd 1.641 / 3rd 1.319 / 4th 1.101 / 5th 0.926 / 6th 0.788 |
| Frame | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension | Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) |
| Front Wheel Travel | 115 mm / 4.9 in |
| Rear Suspension | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral) |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Front Rim | 3.0 x 17 |
| Rear Rim | 6.00 x 17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium wheels |
| Castor | 108.4 mm / 4.3 in |
| Steering Head Angle | 62.2 degrees |
| Dimensions | Length: 2324 m / 91.5 in Width: 1000 mm / 39.4 in (incl. mirrors) Height: 1465 mm / 57.7 in (excl. mirrors) |
| Wheelbase | 1680 mm / 66.1 in |
| Seat Height | 810 – 830 mm / 31.9 – 32.7″ (standard) 780 – 800 mm / 30.7 – 31.5″(optional rider seat) 750 mm / 29.5″ (special accessory seat, single-section) |
| Dry Weight | 295 kg / 650 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 319 kg / 703 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal |
| Reserve | 4 Litres / 1.1 US gal |
