The BMW K 1600 GTL is a 2017 motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse six-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 1649cc or 100.6 cu in. The compression ratio is 12.2:1, and it uses premium unleaded (95 RON) fuel, with a liquid-cooled cooling system and digital CDI ignition. The maximum power output is 118 kW or 160.5 hp at 7750 rpm, while the maximum torque is 175 Nm or 17.8 kgf-m or 129 lb-ft at 5250 rpm. The motorcycle has a multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated and a constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut with a final drive of shaft. The frame is a bridge-type design made of cast aluminum, which is load-bearing for the engine. It has a Dual longitudinal control arm front suspension, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension, and Paralever rear suspension with rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes). The front brakes are 2 x 320mm discs with 4 piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 320mm disc with a 2 piston caliper. The motorcycle has BMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral), and the wheels are cast aluminum with the front measuring 120/70 ZR17 and the rear 190/55 ZR17. The motorcycle is 2489 mm long, 1000 mm wide, and 1465 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 1680 mm, seat height of 750 mm, and a dry weight of 321 kg. The fuel capacity is 26.5 liters, with a reserve of 4 liters.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: BMW K 1600 GTL
| Year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Height 1465 mm / 57.7 in Length 2489 mm / 98.0 in Width 1000 mm / 39.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 1680 mm / 66.1 in |
| Seat Height | 750 mm / 29.5 in If adjustable, lowest setting |
| Dry Weight | 321 kg / 707.7 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 348.0 kg / 767.2 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal |
| Reserve | 4 Litres / 1.1 US gal |
