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2015 BMW K1600GTL

2015 BMW K1600GTL

2015 BMW K1600GTL Review

2015 BMW K1600GTL on www.Totalmotorcycle.com

The K 1600 GTL. UNSTOPPABLE TOUR…

When luxury is freed of constraint, it moves to a new level. At the very top of this evolution is the K 1600 GTL – a high-class touring bike like none before it. With the most compact and efficient in-line 6-cylinder engine ever installed in a series production motorcycle.

 

2015 BMW K1600GTL www.Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

Touring excellence.

 

 

2015 BMW K1600GTL www.Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

The ergonomics of the K 1600 GTL are designed for long trips and leave nothing to be desired for rider or passenger in terms of comfort. The slim design in the area of the rider’s seat and the fact that the handlebars reach far back allows a relaxed seating position – for hours and over hundreds of miles. The passenger enjoys a sizable seating area and a comfortable backrest.

The adaptive headlight (optional) is a revolution that matches the visionary front section of the K 1600 GTL and provides the very highest level of active safety.

The GTL makes luxury easy. This is because its unique chassis provides excellent handling. With a direct ride feel due to the ground-breaking Duolever front suspension. At the rear, it is the Paralever that put’s the power of the engine onto the road, The optional ESA II (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) ensures that the GTL always glides smoothly since the systems allows the damping and suspension to be adapted according to situation and preference at the press of a button.

Every detail is designed for maximum riding pleasure. A motorcycle for people who are looking for a new kind of supremacy.

 

 

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2015 BMW K1600GTL – www.Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $23,995 (including ABS) USD

Engine
Type Oil-/watercooled 4-stroke in-line 6-cylinder engine, two overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder
Bore x stroke 72 mm x 67.5 mm
Capacity 1,649 cc
Rated output 160 hp (118 kw) at 7,750 rpm
Max. torque 129 lb-ft (175 Nm) at 5,250 rpm
Compression ratio 12.2 : 1
Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection, digital engine management (BMS-X)
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed Over 125 mph
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h 52 mpg, at a constant 55 mph
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h 41 mpg, at a constant 75 mph
Fuel type Premium Unleaded
Electrical system
Alternator three-phase alternator 580 W
Battery 12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch Multi-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulic activation
Gearbox 6-speed, helical gears
Drive Enclosed driveshaft
Chassis / brakes
Frame Bridge-type Frame, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Duoloever; central spring strut
Rear wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Paralever
Suspension travel front / rear 4.9 / 5.3 inches (125mm / 135mm)
Wheelbase 63.7 inches (1,618mm)
Castor 4.3 inches (108.4mm)
Steering head angle 62.2°
Wheels Cast aluminum wheels
Rim, front 3.50 x 17 inches
Rim, rear 6.00 x 17 inches
Tyres, front 120/70 ZR 17
Tyres, rear 190/55 ZR 17
Brake, front Dual disc brake, diameter 320mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 320mm, double-piston caliper
ABS STANDARD (part-integral)
Dimensions / weights
Length 97.9 inches
Width (incl. mirrors) 39.4 inches
Height (excl. mirrors) 57.7 inches
Seat height, unladen weight 29.5 inches (with motorcycle accessories or -equipment variable heights available between 29.5 inches and 31.9/32.7 inches)
Inner leg curve, unladen weight 67.7 inches (with motorcycle accessories or -equipment variable heights available between 72.0 inches and 72.0/73.6 inches)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 768 lbs
Dry weight 2) 708 lbs
Permitted total weight 1,234 lbs
Payload (with standard equipment) 467 lbs
Usable tank volume 7 gallons
Reserve Approx. 1 gallon

 

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2015 BMW K1600GTL – www.Totalmotorcycle.com Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $30150 CDN

Engine
Type Oil-/watercooled 4-stroke in-line 6-cylinder engine, two overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder
Bore x stroke 72 mm x 67,5 mm
Capacity 1.649 cc
Rated output 118 kw at 7.750 rpm
Max. torque 175 Nm at 5.250 rpm
Compression ratio 12,2 : 1
Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection, digital engine management (BMS-X)
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed Over 200 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h 4.6 l
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h 5.9 l
Fuel type Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)
Electrical system
Alternator three-phase alternator 580 W
Battery 12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Gearbox 6-speed, helical, gearbox
Drive Cardan shaft
Chassis / brakes
Frame Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Rear wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Paralever
Suspension travel front / rear 125mm /135 mm
Wheelbase 1,680 mm
Castor 108.4 mm
Steering head angle 62.2°
Wheels Cast aluminium wheels
Rim, front 3,50 x 17″
Rim, rear 6.00 x 17″
Tyres, front 120/70 ZR 17
Tyres, rear 190/55 ZR 17
Brake, front Dual disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, double-piston caliper
ABS Series: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)
Dimensions / weights
Length 2,489mm
Width (incl. mirrors) 1,000 mm
Height (excl. mirrors) 1,465 mm
Seat height, unladen weight 750 mm (high seat bench 780 mm)
Inner leg curve, unladen weight 1,720 mm (high seat bench 1,770 mm)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 348 kg
Dry weight 2) 321 kg
Permitted total weight 560 kg
Payload (with standard equipment) 212 kg
Usable tank volume 26,5 l
Reserve 4,0 l
” Technical data relate to the unladen weight (DIN)
” 1) According to guideline 93/93/EWG with all fluids, fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume, (GT without panniers)
” 2) Unladen weight without fluids (GT without panniers)

 

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2015 BMW K1600GTL – www.Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
UK/Europe MSRP Price: £ GBP

Engine
Type Oil-/watercooled 4-stroke in-line 6-cylinder engine, two overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder
Bore x stroke 72 mm x 67,5 mm
Capacity 1.649 cc
Rated output 118 kw at 7.750 rpm
Max. torque 175 Nm at 5.250 rpm
Compression ratio 12,2 : 1
Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection, digital engine management (BMS-X)
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed Over 200 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h 4.6 l
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h 5.9 l
Fuel type Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)
Electrical system
Alternator three-phase alternator 580 W
Battery 12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Gearbox 6-speed, helical, gearbox
Drive Cardan shaft
Chassis / brakes
Frame Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Rear wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Paralever
Suspension travel front / rear 125mm /135 mm
Wheelbase 1,680 mm
Castor 108.4 mm
Steering head angle 62.2°
Wheels Cast aluminium wheels
Rim, front 3,50 x 17″
Rim, rear 6.00 x 17″
Tyres, front 120/70 ZR 17
Tyres, rear 190/55 ZR 17
Brake, front Dual disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, double-piston caliper
ABS Standard
Dimensions / weights
Length 2,489mm
Width (incl. mirrors) 1,000 mm
Height (excl. mirrors) 1,465 mm
Seat height, unladen weight 750 mm (with motorcycles accessories or -equipment variable heights available between 780 mm and 810/830 mm)
Inner leg curve, unladen weight 1720 mm (with motorcycles accessories or -equipment variable heights available between 1770 mm and 1830/1870 mm)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 348 kg
Dry weight 2) 321 kg
Permitted total weight 560 kg
Payload (with standard equipment) 212 kg
Usable tank volume 26,5 l
Reserve 4,0 l
” Technical data relate to the unladen weight (DIN)
” 1) According to guideline 93/93/EWG with all fluids, fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume, (GT without panniers)
” 2) Unladen weight without fluids (GT without panniers)

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