Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2024 BMW K1600GT: BURSTING WITH DYNAMICS, FULL OF IMPRESSIONS.
Introducing the 2024 BMW K1600GT…
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.
2024 BMW K1600GT Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
Colors
Black Storm Metallic (standard / unchanged)
Style Sport: Light White/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red (optional / unchanged)
Style Option 719 Havanna Meteoric Dust 2 Metallic replaces Option 719 Meteoric Dust 2 Metallic (optional)
Intelligent Emergency Call is available as standard or as an option for the following models and series in the USA and Canada for model year 2024: F 900 R and XR (optional) K 1600x (standard), R 1250x (standard), R 18 B and Transcontinental (standard), S 1000 R / RR (standard), CE 04 (standard). Intelligent Emergency Call adds a covered SOS button, loudspeaker and microphone to the right-side handlebar controls.
The eCall system uses BMW Motorrad Connected Services which can be activated during new vehicle delivery to the customer. When pressed, the SOS button connects the rider to an agent who can be advised verbally of the general situation, of the level of injury, if one exists and who can contact emergency services, if required. If a motorcycle fall or crash is detected, an eCall is automatically placed.
For model year 2024, all new BMW M motorcycles include the 600-mile Ultimate Care Break-In Service. The BMW Ultimate Care service programs were launched in 2021.
2024 BMW K1600GT Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Options and Packages
- No changes
Standard Equipment
- Intelligent Emergency Call has been added.
2024 BMW K1600GT – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $24,295 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $ CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ 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.
2024 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.
2024 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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