BMW K 1600 GT (2013)

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The BMW K 1600 GT is a motorcycle model from the year 2013. It features a 1649 cc engine with a bore x stroke of 72 x 67.5 mm and a compression ratio of 12.2:1. The bike is liquid-cooled and has a 52mm throttle valve diameter with BMS-X induction. It requires premium unleaded fuel and uses a digital CDI ignition with a 580W alternator and a 12V/19Ah maintenance-free battery. The motorcycle has an electric starting system, and its maximum power is 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm, with a maximum torque of 175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm. Its transmission is six-speed with a shaft final drive and a gear ratio of 1st 2.23/2nd 1.641/3rd 1.319/4th 1.101/5th 0.926/6th 0.788.

The K 1600 GT has a chill-cast rear frame made of aluminum extruded sections, with dual longitudinal control arm front suspension and a front wheel travel of 115 mm / 4.8 in. Its rear suspension is a paralever (single-sided swing arm) with a central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, and a rear wheel travel of 135 mm / 5.3 in. The bike features BMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral) with two 320mm discs and four-piston calipers for front brakes and a single 320mm disc with a two-piston caliper for rear brakes.

The motorcycle has cast aluminum wheels, with a front tire of 120/70 ZR17 and a rear tire of 190/55 ZR17. Its steering head angle is 62.2 degrees, and its wheelbase is 1680 mm / 66.1 in. The seat height is adjustable with options of 810 – 830 mm / 31.9 – 32.7 in (standard), 780 – 800 mm / 30.7 – 31.5 in (optional rider seat), and 750 mm / 29.5 in (special accessory seat, single-section). The K 1600 GT has a dry weight of 295 kg / 650 lbs and a wet weight of 319 kg / 703 lbs. Its fuel capacity is 26.5 Liters / 7.0 US gal, with a reserve of 4 Liters / 1.1 US gal. The motorcycle has an average consumption of 5.95 L/100 km / 16.8 km/l / 39.5 US mpg, and its standing 1/4 mile time is 11.7 seconds. The top speed of the BMW K 1600 GT is 239.2 km/h / 148.6 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW K 1600 GT

Year: 2013


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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