2018 BMW K 1600 GTL

BMW K 1600 GTL 2018


2018 BMW K 1600 GTL specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

BMW's profilation of this bike
Ride on. And on and on. Glide into the horizon in style and elegance on this luxurious high-performance touring motorcycle. The new BMW K 1600 GTL motorcycle is the pinnacle of high quality and sheer comfort, boasting the legendary straight-six engine.

General information
Motorcycle name BMW K 1600 GTL
Year model 2018
Type Touring
Rating 3.6  See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 1649.0 ccm (100.62 cubic inches)
Type of engine In-line six, four-stroke
Effect 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)
Lubrication system Dry sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Multi-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Fuel consumption 5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 132.2 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 Aluminum bridge-type frame with load-bearing engine
Rake (fork angle) 27.8°
Trail 106 mm (4.2 inches)
Front suspension BMW Duolever, central spring strut
Front wheel travel 115 mm (4.5 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. Four-piston calipers.
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Wheels Cast aluminium
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 323.0 kg (712.1 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 350.0 kg (771.6 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.4954 HP/kg
Seat height 750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1465 mm (57.7 inches)
Overall length 2489 mm (98.0 inches)
Overall width 1000 mm (39.4 inches)
Wheelbase 1680 mm (66.1 inches)
Fuel capacity 26.50 litres (7.00 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Thunder Grey Metallic, Light White, Ebony Metallic
Starter Electric
Electrical 12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free battery. Three-phase 580 W alternator.
Carrying capacity Saddle bags. Topbox.
Comments Windscreen
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