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BMW K 1600 GTL E 20122012 BMW K 1600 GTL E specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| BMW's profilation of this bike |
| The GTL E, takes the revolutionary K 1600 GTL and adds further ground breaking technology which has never been seen before on a motorcycle as standard. The addition of Dynamic Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Control and Adaptive headlight as standard, optimises the safety, economy and quality of the ride. |
| General information | |
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| Model name | BMW K 1600 GTL E |
| Year | 2012 |
| Category | Touring |
| Rating | 3.7 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 | 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) |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Slipper clutch |
| Driveline | Cardan Shaft |
| Fuel consumption | 4.60 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 106.7 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 |
| Seat | One piece seat bench |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 321.0 kg (707.7 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 348.0 kg (767.2 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4984 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Alternate seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, highest 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 | Silver, blue |
| Starter | Electric |
| Electrical | 12 V/19 Ah, maintenance free battery. |
| Comments | Electrically adjustable windshield. |
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| Further information | |
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