| BMW's profilation of this bike |
| Gran Turismo – or Grand Touring – is all about combining speed and performance with style and comfort, so that long-distance travel becomes an unforgettable experience. BMW Motorrad’s vision was to create a motorcycle that perfectly captured this essence of Gran Turismo. |
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General information |
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Model
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BMW K 1600 GT |
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Year model
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2011 |
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Type
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Touring |
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Rating
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4.0 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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1649.0 ccm (100.62 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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In-line six, four-stroke |
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Effect
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158.2 HP (115.5 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
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Torque
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175.0 Nm (17.8 kgf-m or 129.1 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
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Compression
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13.0:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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80.0 x 64.3 mm (3.1 x 2.5 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Injection. E-Throttle: fully electronic relay between accelerator grip and throttle valve. Three drive modes to choose from (´Rain´, ´Road´, ´Dynamic´) |
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Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
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Lubrication system
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Dry sump |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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6-speed |
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Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath |
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Emission details
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Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
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Exhaust system
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Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Bridge-type main frame made of light alloy |
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Rake (fork angle)
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29.4° |
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Trail
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112 mm (4.4 inches) |
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Front suspension
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BMW Motorrad Duolever |
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Rear suspension
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Swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
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Front tire
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120/70-ZR17 |
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Rear tire
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180/55-ZR17 |
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Front brakes
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Double disc. EVO brake system with the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Wheels
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Cast aluminium |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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270.0 kg (595.2 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.5861 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall length
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2330 mm (91.7 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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24.00 litres (6.34 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Red, beige, blue |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Light
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Adaptive xenon headlight |
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Comments
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Traction control. |
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Racing track capabilities for the 2011 BMW K 1600 GT :
 (69.9 out of 100)
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