2012 BMW K 1600 GT

BMW K 1600 GT 2012


2012 BMW K 1600 GT specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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General information
Motorcycle name BMW K 1600 GT
Model year 2012
Category Touring
Price as newUS$ 20900. UK £ 15450. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.8  See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 1649.0 ccm (100.62 cubic inches)
Engine type In-line six, four-stroke
Power output 160.0 HP (116.8 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque 175.0 Nm (17.8 kgf-m or 129.1 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM
Compression 12.2:1
Bore x stroke 72.0 x 67.5 mm (2.8 x 2.7 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection, digital engine management (BMS-X)
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital CDi
Lubrication system Dry sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Driveline Cardan Shaft
Fuel consumption 4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission details Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load bearing engine
Rake (fork angle) 27.8°
Trail 108 mm (4.3 inches)
Front suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever
Front wheel travel 125 mm (4.9 inches)
Rear suspension BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear wheel travel 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 190/55-ZR17
Front brakes Double disc. ABS
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Wheels Aluminium
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 295.0 kg (650.4 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 319.0 kg (703.3 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.5424 HP/kg
Seat height 810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alternate seat height 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Overall height 1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Overall length 2324 mm (91.5 inches)
Overall width 1000 mm (39.4 inches)
Wheelbase 1680 mm (66.1 inches)
Fuel capacity 24.00 litres (6.34 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Light grey, red
Starter Electric
Electrical 12V/19Ah, maintenance free battery.
Comments Windshield.
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