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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