2023 BMW K1600GT Guide

2023 BMW K1600GT

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2023 BMW K1600GT: FORGE YOUR OWN HIGHWAY.

Introducing the 2023 BMW K1600GT…

BURSTING WITH DYNAMICS, FULL OF IMPRESSIONS

Your trip is perfect if you have forgotten everything you left behind after the first corner. When you feel an irresistible drive, in response to the smallest command. In other words: When you have everything you need, but you still get more than before: more comfort, more performance. The legendary six-cylinder K 1600 GT now drives you forward with even more focus. In keeping with this, the new cockpit has been fully geared towards your needs. For an outstanding performance tour when you’re out and about. A fully fledged #RideAndShare.

The K 1600 GT is a synonym for pure performance touring. What’s more: without it, this category would probably not even exist. In terms of luxury and comfort, it is as uncompromising as you are.

 

 

 

2023 BMW K1600GT Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

Standard equipment

  • 25-Inch Color-TFT display with connectivity and integrated map-navigation (by BMW Motorrad Connected App)
  • Charging storage for mobile phones (USB-C)
  • Fully LED headlight with light icon and adaptive cornering light
  • Double tone fanfare
  • 4 configurable favorite button cluster
  • Dynamic traction control (DTC)
  • 3 Ride Modes: Rain, Road and Dynamic
  • Engine brake control (MSR)
  • Dynamic ESA (electronic suspension adjustment with automatic load leveling)
  • Hill Start Control (HSC Pro)
  • Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
  • Reverse Assist
  • Heated grips
  • Seat heating
  • Side cases
  • Keyless ride


Optional equipment

  • Comfort-Package (consisting of Keyless Ride, central locking system, Shift Assist Pro and anti-theft alarm) available with Premium Package
  • Touring-Package (consisting of audio system 2.0, SAT-radio and sound-profiles, LED-auxiliary head lamp and engine protection guard) available with Premium Package
  • Ground-level lighting
  • Low seat Option 719 seat
  • Option 719 classic forged wheels


Optional accessories

  • Touring top case
  • Liner for top case and side case
  • Tank bag
  • Chrome parts
  • Low windscreen

 

 

 

 

2023 BMW K1600GT Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
  • Automatic Load Compensation
  • Focus on Dynamic ESA sensors.
  • Integrated smartphone charging compartment
  • Integrated charging compartment with mobile phone.
  • Style Sport
  • K 1600 GT in Light White/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red.
  • Legendary engine
  • Brilliant 10.25″ TFT
  • Configurable Favorites button
  • Full LED headlight
  • Sound-enhancing audio system 2.0

From performance to comfort and operability, the K 1600 GT is geared entirely to your travel experience, right down to the last detail. You can even approach rides in the dark more dynamically than ever before. Turn night into day with the full LED headlight. And the adaptive headlight adds riding pleasure and visibility, as it almost fully lights up corners. The optional audio system 2.0 also impresses with excellent interaction and signal quality, delivering the right sound for sunrise after having been on the road all night.

3 year warranty
Ride on & on & on.

AS UNIQUE AS YOUR TOUR
The color must have an appeal – the idea must be just right
K 1600 GT riders have one thing in common: dynamics and traveling at the highest level. However, when it comes to choosing a color, the similarities stop: the next corner is always the most beautiful. Just like your own bike.

Thanks to extensive optional equipment and original BMW Motorrad accessories, you can tailor your bike even more towards yourself and your trips. We also offer the comfort package and tour package from the factory: for instance, the comfort package offers Shift Assist Pro, which allows you to shift gears without having to operate the clutch. Thanks to audio system 2.0 and the LED additional headlight, the tour package offers both audible and visual highlights. And it goes without saying that the latter applies especially to the Option 719 seat and Option 719 forged wheels optional equipment.

You’ve never traveled like this: in full screen mode, the 10.25″ TFT color display with connectivity allows you to virtually immerse yourself in the maps. Clear readability intuitive menu navigation complete any information. Thanks to smartphone-based navigation, operation is as easy as you are used to in everyday life: again, it’s what we call thoughtful design and absolutely outstanding characteristics. Characteristics that are already reflected in the dynamic, athletic appearance of the K 1600 GT.

  • ENTHRALLING SIX-CYLINDER IN-LINE ENGINE
  • 1,649cc capacity
  • 16.9 gallons of storage space
  • 132.7lbs-ft max. torque at 5,250 rpm
  • 31.9in. seat height
  • Oil/water-cooled, six-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine

Cruising or racing along landscapes? All it takes to decide that on the K 1600 GT is a small twist of the wrist. The revamped engine control unit of the legendary six-cylinder engine provides even more intensity in all areas. This means that you can now unleash the torque even more forcefully. The motorcycle now develops the 160 hp rated output 1,000 rpm earlier, at 6,750 rpm. Engine drag torque control (dynamic engine brake control) and Dynamic ESA help ensure stability and are optimally adapted to the now even more emotionally designed riding modes: for intensive performance touring.

  • Comfort turn indicator can be switched off in the menu of the instrument cluster.
  • RDC available worldwide (all vehicles with Keyless Ride).
  • New as standard: RDC only with Keyless Ride (RDC-Function in Keyless-Ride-Control unit integrated, 2nd wheel set possible).
  • New as standard: Keyless Ride.
  • Option 719: New color Meteoric Dust II metallic. Mineral White metallic no longer available.
  • Colors
    • Option 719 Meteoric Dust 2 Metallic replaces Mineral White Metallic.
    • Style Exclusive Gravity Blue Metallic replaces Style Elegance Manhattan Metallic.
    • Black Storm Metallic remains unchanged.

    Equipment

    • Keyless Ride now standard.
    • RDC real-time gradient tire pressure monitoring added to Premium Package.
    • Comfort turn indicator can be switched off in the menu for the instrument cluster.

    All US K 1600 GTL models automatically add Premium Package.

    ZPP Premium Package – Gear Shift Assist Pro, Central Locking, LED Aux. Lights, Anti-Theft Alarm and Engine Protection Bars.

    Individual Options – Option 719 Bench Seat, High Seat, Floor Lighting, Tubular Handlebars and Option 719 Forged wheels.

 

 

 

2023 BMW K1600GT – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: from $26,895 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $29,995 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: from £21,100 GBP (total selling price)

Engine

Type

Oil/water-cooled, six-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder

Bore / stroke

72 mm x 67.5 mm

Capacity

1,649 ccm

Rated output

160 hp at 6,750 rpm

Max. torque

132.7 lbs-ft at 5,250 rpm

Compression ratio

12.2 : 1

Mixture control

Electronic intake pipe injection digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire

Emission control

Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter

Performance

Maximum speed

120+ mph

Fuel type

Unleaded super (max. 15 % Ethanol, E15) / ROZ 95 / 90 AKI

Electrical system

Alternator

Three-phase alternator with 700 W (nominal power)

Battery

12 V / 16 Ah

Power transmission

Clutch

Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath

Gearbox

6-speed, helical, gearbox

Drive

Shaft drive

Chassis / brakes

Frame

Bridge-type frame, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine

Front wheel location / suspension

BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut

Rear wheel location / suspension

Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut

Suspension travel, front / rear

4.5” / 5.3”

Wheelbase

63.7”

Castor

4.17”

Steering head angle

62.2°

Wheels

Cast aluminum wheels

Rim, front

3.50 x 17″

Rim, 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 (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized)

Dimension / weights

Seat height

31.9” / 32.7”

Inner leg curve

72.04” / 73.6”

Usable tank volume

approx. 7 gal.

Reserve

approx. 1 gal.

Length (over luggage carrier)

91.5”

Height (over windscreen, with DIN unladen weight)

56.7” – 62.9”

Width (incl. side cases)

39.4”

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled

756.2 lbs

1)

Permitted total weight

1190.5 lbs

Payload (with standard equipment)

434 lbs

1) According to guideline VO (EU) 168/2013 with all fluids, with standard equipment and fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume.

 

 

 

2023 BMW K1600GT – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details

Engine

Rated output

118 kW (160 hp) at 6,750 rpm

Emission control

Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter

Type

Oil/water-cooled, six-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder

Bore x stroke

72 mm x 67.5 mm

Capacity

1,649 cc

Max. torque

132.7 lbs-ft at 5,250 rpm

Compression ratio

12.2 : 1

Mixture control

Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire

Exhaust emission standards

EU 5

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed

over 200 km/h

Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC

5.9 l

CO2 emission based on WMTC

137 g/km

Fuel type

Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E0/E5/E10/E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI

Electrical system

Alternator

Three-phase alternator with 700 W (nominal power)

Battery

12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch

Multiplate clutch in oil bath

Gearbox

Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox with helical gears

Drive

Cardan

Chassis / brakes

Frame

Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, co-supporting engine

Front wheel location / suspension

BMW Motorrad Duolever, central shock absorber with helical spring

Rear wheel location / suspension

Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, central spring strut

Suspension travel, front / rear

115 mm / 135 mm

Wheelbase

1,618 mm

Castor

106.4 mm

Steering head angle

62.2°

Wheels

Aluminium cast wheels

Rim, front

3.50 x 17″

Rim, rear

6.00 x 17″

Tire, front

120/70 ZR17

Tire, rear

190/55 ZR17

Brake, front

Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper

Brake, rear

Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 2-piston floating caliper

ABS

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partial integral, lean angle optimized)

Dimensions / weights

Seat height at unladen weight

31.8″/32.6″

Inner leg curve at unladen weight

72″ / 74″

Usable tank volume

approx. 26.5 l

Reserve

approx. 4 l

Length

2,324 mm (over luggage rack)

Height

1,440 – 1,600 mm (above windshield, at DIN unladen weight)

Width

1,000 mm (with case)

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled

343 kg

1)

Permitted total weight

540 kg

Payload (with standard equipment)

197 kg

1) According to Guideline (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.

 

 

 

2023 BMW K1600GT – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details

Engine

Type

Oil/water-cooled, six-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder

Bore / stroke

72 mm x 67.5 mm

Capacity

1,649 ccm

Rated output

118 kW (160 hp) at 6,750 rpm

Max. torque

180 Nm at 5,250 rpm

Compression ratio

12,2 : 1

Mixture control

Electronic intake pipe injection digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire

Emission control

Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed

over 200 km/h

Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC

5,9 l

CO2 emission based on WMTC

137 g/km

Fuel type

Unleaded super (max. 15 % Ethanol, E15) / ROZ 95 / 90 AKI

Electrical system

Alternator

Three-phase alternator with 700 W (nominal power)

Battery

12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free

ECALL

Intelligent Emergency Call

Power transmission

Clutch

Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath

Gearbox

6-speed, helical, gearbox

Drive

Shaft drive

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

Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut

Suspension travel, front / rear

115 mm / 135 mm

Wheelbase

1,618 mm

Castor

106.4 mm

Steering head angel

62.2°

Wheels

Cast aluminium wheels

Rim, front

3.50 x 17″

Rim, 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 (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized)

Dimension / weights

Seat height

810 mm / 830 mm

Inner leg curve

1,830 mm / 1,870 mm

Usable tank volume

approx. 26.5 l

Reserve

approx. 4 l

Length (over luggage carrier)

2,324 mm

Height (over windscreen, with DIN unladen weight)

1,440 – 1,600 mm

Width (incl. side cases)

1,000 mm

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled

343 kg

1)

Permitted total weight

540 kg

Payload (with standard equipment)

197 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.

 

 

 

 

 

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