BMW K 1600 GT (2016)

The 2016 BMW K 1600 GT is a powerful motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse six-cylinder engine and a capacity of 1649 cc. It has a liquid cooling system, 52mm throttle valve diameter, and BMS-X induction. The bike runs on premium unleaded fuel and has an ignition system that is digital CDI. The clutch is hydraulically activated, and it has a six-speed transmission with a final drive system that uses a shaft. The frame is made of aluminum, and it has front and rear suspensions that use control arm and single-sided swing arm systems, respectively. The brakes are powerful, with dual 320mm discs at the front and a single 320mm disc at the rear. The bike has BMW Motorrad ABS as a safety feature. It has cast aluminum wheels and a wheelbase of 1680mm. The seat height is adjustable, with a range of 750-830mm. The dry weight is 295 kg, and the fuel tank capacity is 26.5 liters. The bike has an average fuel consumption of 5.95 L/100 km and can reach a top speed of 239.2 km/h.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW K 1600 GT

Year: 2016


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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