Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2024 BMW K1600GTL: TRAVELING TOGETHER.
Introducing the 2024 BMW K1600GTL…
There is a German proverb along the lines of “anyone who travels with ambitions never travels alone.” This is especially true when you are traveling with someone else. The BMW K 1600 GTL represents both these elements. It offers performance touring that leaves no wishes unfulfilled. Its powerful six-cylinder engine now delivers dynamism and superior character: thanks to the comfortably designed vehicle geometry, you can enjoy every mile. – The cockpit has also been redesigned. it has been entirely geared towards interaction with you so you can enjoy every tour even more consciously and intensively. Because traveling together starts here – truly in the spirit of #RideAndShare.
The K 1600 GTL is a synonym for performance touring, where no wish is left unanswered in terms of exclusive character and comfort.
2024 BMW K1600GTL Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
Colors
Black Storm Metallic (standard / unchanged)
Style Exclusive: Gravity Blue Metallic (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 K1600GTL Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Options and Packages
- No changes
Standard Equipment
- Intelligent Emergency Call has been added.
2024 BMW K1600GTL – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $27,295 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. 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
4.2”
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
29.5”
Inner leg curve
69.3”
Usable tank volume
approx. 7 gal.
Reserve
approx. 1 gal.
Length (over top case)
98”
Height (at windshield and top case)
58.7” – 62.2”
Width (incl. side cases)
39.4”
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled
789 lbs.
1)
Permitted total weight
1,234.6 lbs.
Payload (with standard equipment)
445 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 K1600GTL – 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
29.5″
Inner leg curve at unladen weight
69.1″
Usable tank volume
approx. 26.5 l
Reserve
approx. 4 l
Length
2,489 mm (over top case)
Height
1.490 – 1.580 mm (above windshield and topcase, at DIN unladen weight)
Width
1,000 mm (with case)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled
358 kg
1)
Permitted total weight
560 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)
202 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 K1600GTL – 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
750 mm
Inner leg curve
1,760 mm
Usable tank volume
approx. 26.5 l
Reserve
approx. 4 l
Length (over topcase)
2,489 mm
Height (at windshield and topcase, DIN-unladen weight)
1,490 – 1,580 mm
Width (incl. side cases)
1,000 mm
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled
358 kg
1)
Permitted total weight
560 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)
202 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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