2018 BMW K1600GTL

Engine and transmission

Displacement1649.0 ccm (100.62 cubic inches)

Engine typeIn-line six, four-stroke

Power160.0 HP (116.8 kW)) @ 7750 RPM

Torque175.0 Nm (17.8 kgf-m or 129.1 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM

Compression12.2:1

Bore x stroke72.0 x 67.5 mm (2.8 x 2.7 inches)

Valves per cylinder4

Fuel systemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection, digital engine management (BMS-X)

Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Lubrication systemDry sump

Cooling systemLiquid

Gearbox6-speed

Transmission typeShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

ClutchMulti-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operated

Fuel consumption5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg)

Greenhouse gases132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Emission detailsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Frame typeAluminum bridge-type frame with load-bearing engine

Rake (fork angle)27.8

Trail106 mm (4.2 inches)

Front suspensionBMW Duolever, central spring strut

Front wheel travel115 mm (4.5 inches)

Rear suspensionBMW Motorrad Paralever

Rear wheel travel135 mm (5.3 inches)

Front tire120/70-ZR17

Rear tire190/55-ZR17

Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.

Diameter320 mm (12.6 inches)

Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.

Diameter320 mm (12.6 inches)

WheelsCast aluminium

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight323.0 kg (712.1 pounds)

Weight incl. oil, gas, etc350.0 kg (771.6 pounds)

Power/weight ratio0.4954 HP/kg

Seat height750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

Overall height1465 mm (57.7 inches)

Overall length2489 mm (98.0 inches)

Overall width1000 mm (39.4 inches)

Wheelbase1680 mm (66.1 inches)

Fuel capacity26.50 litres (7.00 US gallons)

Reserve fuel capacity4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons)

Other specifications

Color optionsThunder Grey Metallic, Light White, Ebony Metallic

StarterElectric

Electrical12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free battery. Three-phase 580 W alternator.

Carrying capacitySaddle bags. Topbox.

CommentsWindscreen