BMW K 1600 GTL (2017)

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The BMW K 1600 GTL is a 2017 motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse six-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 1649cc or 100.6 cu in. The compression ratio is 12.2:1, and it uses premium unleaded (95 RON) fuel, with a liquid-cooled cooling system and digital CDI ignition. The maximum power output is 118 kW or 160.5 hp at 7750 rpm, while the maximum torque is 175 Nm or 17.8 kgf-m or 129 lb-ft at 5250 rpm. The motorcycle has a multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated and a constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut with a final drive of shaft. The frame is a bridge-type design made of cast aluminum, which is load-bearing for the engine. It has a Dual longitudinal control arm front suspension, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension, and Paralever rear suspension with rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes). The front brakes are 2 x 320mm discs with 4 piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 320mm disc with a 2 piston caliper. The motorcycle has BMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral), and the wheels are cast aluminum with the front measuring 120/70 ZR17 and the rear 190/55 ZR17. The motorcycle is 2489 mm long, 1000 mm wide, and 1465 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 1680 mm, seat height of 750 mm, and a dry weight of 321 kg. The fuel capacity is 26.5 liters, with a reserve of 4 liters.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW K 1600 GTL

Year: 2017


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
Fuel: Premium unleaded (95 RON)
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: 52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X
Ignition: Digital CDI
Alternator: W 700
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: Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut

Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.23 / 2nd 1.641 / 3rd 1.319 / 4th 1.101 / 5th 0.926 / 6th 0.788
Frame: Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Front Suspension: Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)
Front Wheel Travel: 115 mm / 4.9 in
Rear Suspension: Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)
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
Front Rim: 3.0 x 17
Rear Rim: 6.00 x 17
Wheels: Cast aluminium wheels
Castor: 108.4 mm / 4.3 in
Steering Head Angle: 62.2 degrees
Dimensions: Height 1465 mm / 57.7 in Length 2489 mm / 98.0 in Width 1000 mm / 39.4 in
Wheelbase: 1680 mm / 66.1 in
Seat Height: 750 mm / 29.5 in If adjustable, lowest setting

Dry Weight: 321 kg / 707.7 lbs
Wet Weight: 348.0 kg / 767.2 in
Fuel Capacity: 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal
Reserve: 4 Litres / 1.1 US gal

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