BMW K 1600 GT (2012)

The 2012 BMW K 1600 GT is a six-cylinder motorcycle with a 1649cc engine, delivering 160.5 horsepower at 7750 rpm and 175 Nm of torque at 5250 rpm. It has a six-speed transmission, shaft final drive, and BMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral) for safety. Its chassis includes a chill-cast rear frame made of aluminum and extruded sections, as well as a dual longitudinal control arm front suspension and a Paralever rear suspension. The wheels are cast aluminum and the front and rear brakes are 320mm discs. The motorcycle measures 2489mm in length, 1000mm in width (including mirrors), and 1465mm in height (excluding mirrors), with a wheelbase of 1680mm. The seat height can be adjusted between 810mm and 830mm. It has a dry weight of 295kg and a fuel capacity of 26.5 liters, with an average fuel consumption of 5.95 L/100 km. Its top speed is 239.2 km/h and it can complete a standing 1/4 mile in 11.7 seconds. Optional rider seats can lower the seat height to 780mm or 750mm.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW K 1600 GT

Year: 2012


Engine: Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.
Bore x Stroke: 72 x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.2:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: 52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X
Fuel: Premium unleaded (95 RON)
Ignition: Digital CDI
Alternator: 580 W Alternator
Battery: 12 V / 19 Ah maintenance free
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque: 175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
Clutch: Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated
Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.23 / 2nd 1.641 / 3rd 1.319 / 4th 1.101 / 5th 0.926 / 6th 0.788
Frame: Chill-cast rear frame: aluminium, extruded sections
Front Suspension: Dual longitudinal control arm
Front Wheel Travel: 115 mm / 4.8 in
Rear Suspension: Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable
Rear Wheel Travel: 135 mm / 5.3 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper
ABS: BMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral)
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 190/55 ZR17
Rim front: 3.0 x 17
Rim rear: 6.00 x 17
Wheels: Cast aluminium wheels
Castor: 108.4 mm / 4.3 in
Steering Head Angle: 62.2 degrees
Dimensions: Length: 2489m m / 98.0 in Width: 1000 mm / 39.4 in (incl. mirrors) Height: 1465 mm / 57.7 in (excl. mirrors)
Wheelbase: 1680 mm / 66.1 in
Seat Height: 810 – 830 mm / 31.9 – 32.7 in (standard) 780 – 800 mm / 30.7 – 31.5 in(optional rider seat) 750 mm / 29.5 in (special accessory seat, single-section)

Dry Weight: 295 kg / 650 lbs
Wet Weight: 319 kg / 703 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal
Reserve: 4 Litres / 1.1 US gal
Consumption Average: 5.95 L/100 km / 16.8 km/l / 39.5 US mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.7 sec
Top Speed: 239.2 km/h / 148.6 mph

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