2021 BMW K1600GTL : LUXURIOUS TRAVEL. FIRST-CLASS ARRIVAL.
Introducing the 2021 BMW K1600GTL.
Ride on and glide towards the horizon in style and elegance on this luxurious high-performance touring bike. The BMW K 1600 GTL is the pinnacle of high quality and sheer comfort. The standard model comes with the legendary six-cylinder in-line engine, and now includes the latest generation of Dynamic ESA and ABS Pro. The redesigned panels reinforce its elegant appearance. Stay calm and collected in any weather condition and at any distance. Enjoy effortless steering on all your trips, whether you’re on your own or with a passenger. Travelling with the K 1600 GTL is a unique experience – stylish, powerful, luxurious – the first class awaits you on two wheels.
Just climb on, relax and enjoy the ride: that’s luxury travel with the K 1600 GTL. With the power of the 6-cylinder in-line engine, even a slight twist of the throttle grip gives way to impressive performance. Enjoyable journeys are assisted by diverse detailed solutions. Maximum comfort and safety as standard with the K 1600 GTL. Find out about all the technical data and standard equipment here.
2021 BMW K1600GTL Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
- New paint finishes Manhattan metallic, Style Elegance and Option 719 Mineral White metallic. Pollux metallic, Style Elegance and Option 719 Stardust metallic as well as Option 719 Blueplanet metallic/ivory are dropped.
- Reversing aid and adaptive turning light are now standard.
- Tyre pressure control RDC and daylight running light are now standard.
- New optional equipment: Engine protection bars.
- New optional equipment: Changes to comfort package content. Expanded to include engine protection bars.
- Safety package is dropped.
- Striking Xenon Headlamps with Adaptive Headlight.
- Pioneering: 6-cylinder in-line engine.
- K 1600 GTL tank trim
- K 1600 GTL second storage compartment
- K 1600 GTL slipstream deflector
- K 1600 GTL electrically adjustable windscreen
- K 1600 GTL Keyless Ride
- K 1600 GTL chrome parts
- K 1600 GTL dynamic ESA
Equipment
- BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partially integral) with ABS control (ABS Pro) regardless of the lean angle and dynamic brake light
- DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)
- HSC Pro (Hill start Control)
- Steplessly adjustable electric comfort windscreen
- Cruise control
- Reverser
- Heated grips and seats
- One-piece seat (seat height: 750 mm; step length: 1,720 mm)
- Comfort foot pegs
- Built-in side panniers, pannier lids in bike colour
- Detachable top box with backrest, top box lid in bike colour
- Luggage carrier
- Centre stand
- One key system for ignition, steering, fuel filler cap, storage compartments, panniers and seat locks
- Integrated ignition and steering lock
- Adjustable brake and clutch levers
- Lockable storage compartment and on-board literature
- Special features
- On-board computer, vehicle settings and optional audio system operated using the multi-controller
- Audio system with navigation device preparation
- Self-energizing clutch requiring only a small amount of force
- 3 riding modes: “Rain”, “Road” and ”Dynamic”
- Chrome kit for body
- Electrical system
- Lights permanently illuminated
- Xenon headlights
- Adaptive headlight
- Multifunctional display with on-board computer: – multifunctional display: digital clock, selected gear and fuel level, coolant temperature level, range display, odometer, trip distance counter (3x), service interval display – on-board computer: range, average consumption 1 and 2, average speed, outside temperature, stopwatch, travel times, date and oil level warning indicator
- Instrument cluster with chrome accents and indirect dial light
- Two sockets
- CAN bus with Single Wire System (SWS)
- Electronic immobilizer
- Diagnostic interface
- Hazard warning lights system, white LED indicators and LED rear light
- Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment)
2021 BMW K1600GTL Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
A new dimension.
The standard equipped Dynamic ESA adds a new dimension to your riding experience. Within milliseconds, the highly-sensitive module detects riding conditions and regulates the damper in the suspension. This guarantees the ideal damper settings in any riding situation. Even at an incline, levels of damping comfort that were previously unimaginable have now been achieved, resulting in an extremely steady ride.
The design: perfection.
The K 1600 GTL design has received a first-class upgrade. The ly designed side panels, radiator grilles, tank trim and storage compartment make it look even more elegant. Enhancing details like the footrests has helped put the final touches on its exquisite look. Distinctive elements such as Duolever front wheel suspension, the highly visible straight-six engine, the innovative Xenon headlight and the chassis remain pioneers of style. Together with the redesigned front section, including mirror and windscreen, a uniquely elegant and dynamic line management has been achieved. The three premium paint finishes add character that’s exclusive to your bike.
This luxurious, comprehensive package does not only boast a first-class design, it is also an enticingly engaging ride for the roads ahead.
Superior 6-cylinder engine.
The legendary six-cylinder in-line, first class engine offers an unparalleled smooth ride and the most outstanding riding performance in the luxury tour sector. Its 160 hp output and 129 lb-ft of torque at 5,250 rpm supplies the perfect dynamic thrust. This machine is also capable of achieving 70% of torque at 1,500 rpm.
Have a seat and relax.
The K 1600 GTL also offers unprecedented comfort. Its enticing features include an enormous amount of space and excellent accessibility. Carefully thought-out and easily accessible storage space solutions focus on the comfort of the rider, making the K 1600 GTL an uncompromising choice in touring quality. Riding with a partner on a long journey is a true pleasure thanks to a variety of appealing features such as central locking, heated seats, an electrically adjustable windscreen and a range of seat heights. The multi-controller concept is essential, allowing riders to switch functions comfortably without removing their hands from the handlebars or their eyes from the road.
Dynamic ESA: unevenness ironed flat.
For the best road contact.
The standard Dynamic ESA once again significantly increases the first-class riding comfort of the K 1600 GTL. It ensures the best traction, safety and the highest level of comfort: dynamic ESA controls the suspension depending on the driving condition and riding maneuvers by automatically adjusting to the detected conditions. In doing so, it ensures significantly improved contact between road and tire, even when in a lean. Enabling riding characteristics which are always stable and an added boost in comfort and safety – especially on those long tours.
The standard setting “Road” – takes you comfortably over all unevenness. With the “dynamic” setting, a generally firmer damping action is selected: for sporty dynamic riding.
Reverse Assist: effortlessly maneuvering and getting out of parking spaces.
Simply reverse. Steep paths and narrow space conditions at popular look-out points or parking spots are no issue with the convenient Reverse Assist. Activate the Reverse Assist by putting the bike into neutral and engaging the function using the button on the left handlebar. As soon as the R is shown on the display and started by pressing it, you can glide out of your parking space with ease and get going on to your next destination with ample momentum.
Xenon headlight: puts everything into the right light.
More light. More safety.
The standard xenon headlights are double as bright and consume 30% less power than conventional halogen headlamps. They ensure consistent illumination of the road surface – particularly at night and with poor visibility. At the same time, they make you easier to be seen as well. A cylindrical bulb shield on the reflector prevents the light bulb from dazzling other road users.
The light follows the wheel. Adaptive Headlight.
The adaptive headlight optimally illuminates the road when negotiating bends. A servo motor in the main headlight compensates for the motorcycle’s banking angle when cornering, orienting the light at the optimum angle for the road. For the rider, this represents an enormous increase in active driving safety, particularly when taking corners at night.
Cases and storage compartments: more space for your luggage.
Mount and enjoy in a relaxed manner.
Whether you are touring or simply going for your daily ride, the installed cases and storage compartments on the K 1600 GTL provide sufficient space for everything you need to store. From the day-to-day essentials, equipment and clothing, and even holiday mementos.
The topcase impresses with its convenient interior and the interior lighting fitted as standard. Your passenger will love the small comfortable backrest. The standard colors of the motorcycle are perfectly integrated into the elegant appearance of the K 1600 GTL. The optional storage compartment for the top case lid provides space for all travel essentials, documents and paperwork.
The liners give you even more space and order for your touring case. With the carry handle and the removable shoulder strap, it is the ideal companion for a cruise through town.
Keyless Ride and Central Locking.
Extraordinary features for increased comfort.
Keyless Ride and Central Locking make your life easier and quickly become companions you won’t want to do without.
Thanks to Keyless Ride, the mechanical key becomes superfluous so you no longer have to spend time inconveniently looking for it before you set off. It is sufficient simply to carry your key in your jacket pocket in order to unlock and start up your motorcycle.
The Central Locking ensures that the contents of the storage compartments and additional cases are protected when you lock your bike – all this simply by pressing a button on the handlebars. Enabling you to set out on an excursion after dismounting even faster.
Clutchless shifting thanks to Gear Shift Assist Pro.
Shift like in racing.
This is luxury – above all a plus for easy handling: the Gear Shift Assist Pro was originally developed for racing sport. Adapted for the touring sector, it allows you to shift gears without using the clutch throughout the RPM band. During acceleration, the throttle grip remains open and ensures swift and relaxed shifting. When downshifting with closed throttle grip, the system automatically provides double-declutching and uses this to downshift perfectly.
This ensures that your clutch hand is relieved and remains relaxed even after long tours. In addition, shift time is reduced as compared to a gearshift using the clutch: for even more dynamics and comfort.
BMW Motorrad Option 719.
Bring your character onto the road.
No tinkering, no surprises, no compromises. With BMW Motorrad Option 719, you get a bike with your personal touches and the highest quality standards.
At BMW Motorrad, you will find particularly high-quality designer optional equipment such as the exclusive Option 719 milled parts set and special colors or performance enhancing accessories from M Parts.
The interplay between long-standing development skills from BMW Motorrad and the interaction of complex production processes connected with tradition-steeped craftsmanship facilitate a new level of significance and exclusivity.
2021 BMW K1600GTL – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $26995 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $ 32900 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £20270 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
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 fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed Over 125 mph
Fuel consumption 40 mpg (WMTC)
Fuel type Premium Unleaded
Electrical system
Alternator Three-phase 700 W alternator
Battery 12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free
Here you can see the K1600GTL with Black switches.
Power transmission
Clutch Multi-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Gearbox Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical cut gears
Drive Shaft drive 2.75:1
Chassis / brakes
Frame Aluminum bridge-type frame with load-bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension BMW Duolever; central spring strut
Rear wheel location / suspension BMW Paralever
Suspension travel front / rear 4.5” / 5.3” (115 mm / 135 mm)
Wheelbase 63.7” (1,618 mm)
Castor 4.2” (106.4 mm)
Steering head angle 62.2°
Wheels Cast aluminum wheels
Rim, front 3.50 x 17″
Rim, rear 6.00 x 17″
Tires, front 120/70 ZR 17
Tires, rear 190/55 ZR 17
Brake, front Dual floating disc brakes, 4-piston fixed calipers, diameter 320 mm
Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, dual-piston floating caliper
ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)
Dimensions / weights
Length 98” (2,489 mm)
Width (incl. mirrors) 39.4” (1,000 mm)
Height (excl. mirrors) 58.1” (1,475 mm)
Seat height, unladen weight High Front Seat (two-piece): 31.9″/32.7″, Extra High Seat: 31.9″, Low Front Seat (two-piece): 30.7″/31.5″, High Seat (one-piece): 30.7″, Standard Seat: 29.5″
Inner leg curve, unladen weight High Front Seat (two-piece): 72″/73.6″, Extra High Seat: 72″, Low Front Seat (two-piece): 69.9″/71.3″, High Seat (one-piece): 69.7″, Standard Seat: 67.7″
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled 772 lbs (350 kg) 1)
Permitted total weight 1,235 lbs (560 kg)
Payload (with standard equipment) 463 lbs (210 kg)
Usable tank volume 7.0 gal (26.5 l)
Reserve Approx. 1 gal (4 l)
1) As defined in EU directive 93/93/EEC, filled with all operating fluids, fueled to at least 90% of usable tank capacity (GT without case)
2021 BMW K1600GTL – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
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 (160 hp) at 7,750 rpm
Max. torque 175 Nm at 5,250 rpm
Compression ratio 12.2 : 1
Mixture control Electronic intake pipe injection
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Riding performance / consumption
Maximum speed Over 200 km/h
Consumption per 100 km based on he WMTC 5.9 l
CO2 emission based on WMTC 138 g/km
Fuel type Regular unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), ROZ 91 87 AKI
Electrical system
Alternator 700 W
Battery 12 V/19 Ah, maintenance-free
Transmission
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Gears 6-speed helical, gearbox
Secondary drive Shaft drive
Suspension / brakes
Frame Bridge-type aluminium frame with load-bearing engine
Front suspension / spring elements BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Rear suspension / spring elements BMW Motorrad Paralever
Spring travel, front/rear 115 mm /135 mm
Wheelbase 1,618 mm
Castor 106.4 mm
Steering head angle 62.2°
Wheels Cast aluminium
Rim dimensions, front 3.50 x 17″
Rim dimensions, rear 6.00 x 17″
Tire, front 120/70 ZR 17
Tire, 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 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partially integrated, lean optimized)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height, unladen 750 mm (OE seat high 780 mm)
Rider step length, unladen 1,720 mm (OE seat high 1,770 mm)
Usable tank capacity 26.5 l
of which reserve 4.0 l
Length 2,489mm
Height 1,475 mm
Width (including mirrors) 1,000 mm
Unladen weight, fully fuelled/road-ready 350 kg 1)
Max. permitted weight 560 kg
Max. load (with standard equipment) 210 kg
1) According to guideline VO (EU) 168/2013 with all fluids, with standard equipment and fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume (GT without case).
2021 BMW K1600GTL – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
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 (160 hp) at 7.750 rpm
Max. torque 175 Nm at 5,250 rpm
Compression ratio 12.2 : 1
Mixture control Electronic intake pipe injection
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Riding performance / consumption
Maximum speed Over 200 km/h
Consumption per 100 km based on he WMTC 5.9 l
CO2 emission based on WMTC 138 g/km
Fuel type Regular unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), ROZ 91 87 AKI
Electrical system
Alternator 700 W
Battery 12 V/19 Ah, maintenance-free
K 1600 GTL
Transmission
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Gears 6-speed helical, gearbox
Secondary drive Shaft drive
Suspension / brakes
Frame Bridge-type aluminium frame with load-bearing engine
Front suspension / spring elements BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Rear suspension / spring elements BMW Motorrad Paralever
Spring travel, front/rear 115 mm /135 mm
Wheelbase 1,618 mm
Castor 106.4 mm
Steering head angle 62.2°
Wheels Cast aluminium
Rim dimensions, front 3.50 x 17″
Rim dimensions, rear 6.00 x 17″
Tyre, front 120/70 ZR 17
Tyre, 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 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partially integrated, lean optimised)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height, unladen 750 mm (OE seat high 780 mm)
Rider step length, unladen 1,720 mm (OE seat high 1,770 mm)
Usable tank capacity 26.5 l
of which reserve 4.0 l
Length 2,489mm
Height 1,475 mm
Width (including mirrors) 1,000 mm
Unladen weight, fully fuelled/road-ready 350 kg 1)
Max. permitted weight 560 kg
Max. load (with standard equipment) 210 kg
1) According to guideline VO (EU) 168/2013 with all fluids, with standard equipment and fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume (GT without case).
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