Class: tour
Production: January 2010+
Predecessor: BMW K1300GT
* Grand America Package:
• Topcase
• Audio System with preparation for GPS
• Footboards
• High Windscreen
• Reverse Gear
• Additional Speakers
• Engine protection bar
Electronic equipment BMW K1600 (basic & optional):
- Integral ABS-II
- Integral ABS (next gen.) – K1600GT/GTL (from 2nd generation), Exclusive, K1600B
- On-board computer
- ESA-II (Electronic Suspension Adjustment)
- TPC (Tyre Pressure Control)
- DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)
- Cruise-control
- Heated grips (automatically controlled by the on-board computer)
- Seat heating
- Keyless Ride – K1600GT/GTL (from 2nd generation), Exclusive, K1600B
- Reverser – K1600GT/GTL (from 2nd generation), K1600B
- Hill Start Control – K1600GT/GTL (from 2nd generation), Exclusive, K1600B
- Shift Assist – K1600GT/GTL (from 2nd generation), K1600B
- Dynamic-ESA – K1600GTL (from 2nd generation), K1600B
- E-Gas
- Adaptive Headlight
- 10,25” TFT Display with ConnectedRide Navigation and Connectivity – from 2022
- Full LED Light (incl. Adaptive headlight and Daytime Riding Light) – from 2022
- Hill Start Control Pro – from 2022
- Dynamic Engine Brake Control (MSR) – from 2022
History
Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
Europe | January 2010 – September 2016 | Name: BMW K1600GT (1st generation) Model code: K48 Parts Catalog Code: 0601 |
Europe | September 2015-2021 | Name: BMW K1600GT (2nd generation) Model code: K48 Parts Catalog Code: 0F01 |
Europe | October 2021+ | Name: BMW K1600GT (3rd generation) Model code: K48 Parts Catalog Code: 0F21 |
Europe | January 2010 – September 2016 | Name: BMW K1600GTL (1st generation) Model code: K48 Parts Catalog Code: 0602 |
Europe | September 2015-2021 | Name: BMW K1600GTL (2nd generation) Model code: K48 Parts Catalog Code: 0F02 |
Europe | October 2021+ | Name: BMW K1600GTL (3rd generation) Model code: K48 Parts Catalog Code: 0F31 |
Europe | June 2013 – August 2016 | Name: BMW K1600GTL Exclusive Model code: K48 Parts Catalog Code: 0603 |
Europe | January 2017-2021 | Name: BMW K1600B (1st generation) Model code: K61 Parts Catalog Code: 0F51 |
Europe | October 2021+ | Name: BMW K1600B (2nd generation) Model code: K61 Parts Catalog Code: 0F61 |
USA | February 2010 – March 2016 | Name: BMW K1600GT (1st generation) Model code: K48 Parts Catalog Code: 0611 |
USA | September 2015-2021 | Name: BMW K1600GT (2nd generation) Model code: K48 Parts Catalog Code: 0F11 |
USA | October 2021+ | Name: BMW K1600GT (3rd generation) Model code: K48 Parts Catalog Code: 0F23 |
USA | January 2010 – April 2016 | Name: BMW K1600GTL (1st generation) Model code: K48 Parts Catalog Code: 0612 |
USA | October 2015-2021 | Name: BMW K1600GTL (2nd generation) Model code: K48 Parts Catalog Code: 0F12 |
USA | October 2021+ | Name: BMW K1600GTL (3rd generation) Model code: K48 Parts Catalog Code: 0F33 |
USA | June 2013 – June 2016 | Name: BMW K1600GTL Exclusive Model code: K48 Parts Catalog Code: 0613 |
USA | January 2017-2021 | Name: BMW K1600B (1st generation) Model code: K61 Parts Catalog Code: 0F53 |
USA | October 2021+ | Name: BMW K1600B (2nd generation) Model code: K61 Parts Catalog Code: 0F63 |
Specifications
BMW K1600: specs.
DIMENSIONS | |
Overall length | 2324 mm / 91,5 in – K1600GT 2489 mm / 98,0 in – K1600GTL 2490 mm / 98,0 in – K1600GTL Exclusive 2470 mm / 97,2 in – K1600B |
Overall width | 1000 mm / 39,4 in |
Overall height | 1440 mm / 56,7 in – K1600GT 1465 mm / 57,7 in – K1600GTL (1st generation) 1475 mm / 58,1 in – K1600GTL (2nd generation) 1490 mm / 58,7 in – K1600GTL (3rd generation) 1300 mm / 51,2 in – K1600B (1st generation) 1340 mm / 52,7 in – K1600B (2nd generation) |
Seat height | 810/830 mm (31,9/32,7 in) – K1600GT 750 mm / 29,5 in – K1600GTL, K1600B (2nd generation) 780 mm / 30,7 in – K1600GTL Exclusive, K1600B (1st generation) |
Wheelbase | 1618 mm / 63,7 in |
Ground clearance | |
Dry weight | |
Curb (wet) weight | 319 kg / 703 lbs – K1600GT (1st generation) 334 kg / 736 lbs – K1600GT (2nd generation) 343 kg / 756 lbs – K1600GT (3rd generation) 348 kg / 767 lbs – K1600GTL (1st generation) 350 kg / 772 lbs – K1600GTL (2nd generation) 358 kg / 789 lbs – K1600GTL (3rd generation) 360 kg / 794 lbs – K1600GTL Exclusive 336 kg / 741 lbs – K1600B (1st generation) 344 kg / 758 lbs – K1600B (2nd generation) |
FRAME | |
Frame (type) | Aluminum bridge frame with load-bearing engine |
Front suspension, travel | BMW Duolever, 125 mm / 4,9 in BMW Duolever, 115 mm / 4,5 in – K1600 (from 2nd generation) |
Rear suspension, travel | BMW EVO Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 135 mm / 5,3 in BMW EVO Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 125 mm / 4,9 in – K1600B (2nd generation) |
Front tire size | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear tire size | 190/55 ZR17 |
Front brake | Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers (Integral ABS) |
Rear brake | Single disc, 320 mm, 2-piston caliper (Integral ABS) |
Fuel capacity | 26,5 l / 7,0 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) 24,0 l / 6,3 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) – K1600GT (1st generation) |
Fuel economy / consumption | 5,7 l / 100 km (41,3 US mpg)1 – K1600B 5,9 l / 100 km (40 US mpg)2 – K1600GT / GTL / Grand America |
ENGINE | |
Engine (type) | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
Cylinder arrangement | 6-cylinders in-line transverse |
Bore & Stroke | 72,0 x 67,5 mm |
Displacement | 1649 cm³ (100,6 cu in) |
Compression ratio | 12.2:1 |
Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
Max. power | 160,0 hp (118,0 kW) / 7750 rpm 160,0 hp (118,0 kW) / 6750 rpm – from 2022 |
Max. torque | 175,0 Nm (17,7 kg-m) / 5250 rpm 180,0 Nm (18,2 kg-m) / 5250 rpm – from 2022 |
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,0 sec.3 – K1600GT 3,69 sec.4 – K1600GTL |
Top speed | 244 km/h (151,4 mph)5 – K1600GT 216 km/h (134,3 mph)6 – K1600GTL |
Fuel system (type) | Fuel Injection, Bosch BMS-X |
DRIVE TRAIN | |
Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated |
Transmission | 6-speed |
Final drive | Shaft |
Gear ratio I II III IV V VI | 1.941; 2.230 – K1600 (from 2nd gen.) 1.429; 1.641 – K1600 (from 2nd gen.) 1.148; 1.319 – K1600 (from 2nd gen.) 0.958; 1.101 – K1600 (from 2nd gen.) 0.806; 0.926 – K1600 (from 2nd gen.) 0.686; 0.788 – K1600 (from 2nd gen.) |
ELECTRICAL | |
Ignition system | BMS-X BMS-O – from 2022 |
Alternator | Three-phase generator, 14V / 580W Three-phase generator, 14V / 700W – from 2022 |
Battery capacity | 12V-19Ah 12V-16Ah – from 2015 |
Images
BMW K1600: images, gallery.
Videos
BMW K1600: video.
Manuals
BMW K1600: documentation.
- BMW K1600GT: Riders Manual, 1st generation
- BMW K1600GT: Riders Manual, 2nd generation
- BMW K1600GTL: Riders Manual, 1st generation
- BMW K1600GTL: Riders Manual, 2nd generation
- BMW K1600GTL Exclusive: Riders Manual
- BMW K1600B (Bagger): Riders Manual
- BMW K1600B Grand America: Riders Manual
Links
- bmw-motorrad.co.uk | K1600B | TECHNICAL DATA | Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC
- bmw-motorrad.co.uk | K1600GT / GTL / Grand America | TECHNICAL DATA | Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC
- Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015” | BMW K1600GT (02/2012), 0-60 mph
- Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015” | BMW K1600GT (09/2011), 0-60 mph
- Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015” | BMW K1600GT (02/2012), Top speed
- Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015” | BMW K1600GT (09/2011), Top speed