| BMW's profilation of this bike |
| When luxury is freed of all ballast, it moves to a new level. At the very top of this evolution is the K 1600 GTL – a high-class touring bike like none before it. With the most compact and efficient in-line 6-cylinder engine ever installed in a series production motorcycle. |
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General information |
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Model name
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BMW K 1600 GTL |
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Year model
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2015 |
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Type
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Touring |
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Rating
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3.4 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)) @ 7750 RPM |
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Torque
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175.0 Nm (17.8 kgf-m or 129.1 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM |
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Compression
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12.2:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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72.0 x 67.5 mm (2.8 x 2.7 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection, digital engine management (BMS-X) |
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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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Driveline
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Cardan shaft |
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Fuel consumption
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4.60 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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106.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine |
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Rake (fork angle)
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27.8° |
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Trail
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108 mm (4.3 inches) |
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Front suspension
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BMW Motorrad Duolever |
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Front wheel travel
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125 mm (4.9 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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BMW Motorrad Paralever |
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Rear wheel travel
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135 mm (5.3 inches) |
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Front tire
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120/70-ZR17 |
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Rear tire
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190/55-ZR17 |
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Front brakes
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Double disc. Four-piston calipers. |
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Diameter
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320 mm (12.6 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
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Diameter
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320 mm (12.6 inches) |
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Wheels
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Cast aluminium wheels |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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321.0 kg (707.7 pounds) |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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348.0 kg (767.2 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.4930 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1465 mm (57.7 inches) |
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Overall length
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2489 mm (98.0 inches) |
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Overall width
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1000 mm (39.4 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1680 mm (66.1 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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26.50 litres (7.00 US gallons) |
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Reserve fuel capacity
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4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Beige, silver, black |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Carrying capacity
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Saddle bags. Topbox. |
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Comments
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Windscreen |
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Further information |
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Rating sample for this BMW bike
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Racing track capabilities for the 2015 BMW K 1600 GTL:
 (41.0 out of 100)
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