BMW K 1600 GT (2017-18)

The BMW K 1600 GT is a motorcycle that was produced from 2017 to 2018. It features a four-stroke, transverse six-cylinder engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 1649cc. The compression ratio is 12.2:1, and it requires premium unleaded fuel. The cooling system is liquid cooled, and the induction features a 52mm throttle valve diameter with BMS-X. The ignition is digital CDI, and the alternator has a W 700 output. The bike has a maximum power of 118 kW/160.5 hp at 7750 rpm and maximum torque of 175 Nm/17.8 kgf-m/129 lb-ft at 5250 rpm.

The clutch is a multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated, and the transmission is a constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical cut. Final drive is through a shaft. The frame is a bridge-type, cast aluminum load-bearing engine, and the front suspension features dual longitudinal control arm with Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension with road and dynamic modes. The rear suspension is a paralever (single-sided swing arm) with central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, and Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension with road and dynamic modes.

Other features include BMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral), front and rear disc brakes, cast aluminum wheels, and a fuel capacity of 26.5 liters/7.0 US ga. The dry weigh is 295 kg/650 lbs, while the wet weight is 319 kg/703 lbs. Seat height is 810-830mm/31.9-32.7” standard with options for different heights. The bike features a total length of 2324mm/91.5”, a width of 1000mm/39.4” (including mirrors), and a height of 1465mm/57.7” (excluding mirrors).


Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW K 1600 GT

Year: 2017 – 18


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: Length: 2324 m / 91.5 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″ (standard) 780 – 800 mm / 30.7 – 31.5″(optional rider seat) 750 mm / 29.5″ (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

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