The 2025 BMW K1600 Grand America represents exclusive character, comfort and performance for two in typical bagger style.
Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2025 BMW K1600 Grand America: EXPERIENCE MORE TOGETHER.
Introducing the 2025 BMW K1600 Grand America…
Travelling in pairs means experiencing every kilometre twice. Makes sense, right? However, with the K 1600 Grand America you will always experience more. Its superior six-cylinder engine lets you casually cruise towards the horizon: perfectly equipped with footboards, topcase featuring backrest and high windscreen. As a result, it won’t be easy to say which was the most beautiful moment of the tour at the end of each day. Still, the stories about every kilometre will feel at least twice as good. Simply put: #RideAndShare
The K 1600 Grand America represents exclusive character, comfort and performance for two in typical bagger style.
2025 BMW K1600 Grand America Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
- 10,25” TFT Display with ConnectedRide Navigation and Connectivity
- Smartphone compartment (Incl. USB-C Charging interface – cable required)
- LED Headlight (Incl. Adaptive headlight and Daytime Riding Light)
- Configurable Favourite buttons
- Intelligent Emergency Call and Teleservices
- USB-A Charging Interface in the topcase
- Reverse gear
- Dynamic ESA
- Dynamic Traction Control
- Tyre Pressure Control
- Cruise Control
- 2 x 12V Sockets
- Hill Start Control Pro
- Dynamic Engine Brake Control (MSR)
- Powertrain Black
- Reversing assistance
- Heated Seat and grips
- Keyless Ride
- Centre Stand
- Grand America Package (Audio System 2.0, High Sound Speaker System, Engine Protection Bars, LED Additional Fog Lights, Floorboards, High Windshield)
- Comfort Package (Gearshift Assist Pro, Central Locking System and Anti-Theft Alarm)
2025 Changes
- Ultimate Care Break-In Service has been added.
2025 Colors
- Updated optional color.
- Black Storm Metallic – standard (unchanged).
- New Style Exclusive Mineral Grey Metallic replaces previous Style Exclusive Manhattan Metallic Matte.
- Option 719 Ionic Silver Metallic – optional (unchanged).
SUPERIOR SIX-CYLINDER IN-LINE ENGINE
1,649 cc capacity
111.5 litres of storage space
180 Nm max. torque at 5,250 rpm
750 mm seat height
Oil/water-cooled, six-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine
2025 BMW K1600 Grand America Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Audio system 2.0 with outstanding sound
Focus on the TFT display and the K 1600 Grand America’s speakers.
Superior six-cylinder engine
Focus on the six-cylinder engine.
Practical topcase
Focus on K 1600 Grand America’s topcase featuring LED rear light.
Integrated smartphone charging storage compartment
Integrated storage compartment with mobile phone.
Unique water transfer paintwork
Powerful headlights
Focus on the LED headlights.
Brilliant 10.25″ TFT colour display
Focus on the colour display with BMW Motorrad start screen.
Configurable Favourites buttons
Focus on the four numbered Favourites buttons.
You will experience every kilometre more intensively with the K 1600 Grand America. And yet you’ll never get enough: thanks to the standard additional headlight and the full LED headlight with adaptive headlight, you can now travel more safely and confidently than ever before, even at night. Thanks to its swivel function, the light cone remains constant and adapts seamlessly when you lean into corners. After all, what’s better than never losing sight of the horizon even in the dark? The standard audio system 2.0 also opens up new dimensions. Apart from intuitive menu navigation and numerous sound profiles, there is not much to see: the antennas have been concealed. This makes enjoying the music all the more impressive. Just what you expect!
3 years warranty
Ride on & on & on. We`re giving you an extra year.
Now there’s a 3-year warranty on all motorcycles.
Plenty of room for your style
More comfort, more exclusive character, more fascination – the latter should particularly apply to anyone catching a glance of your K 1600 Grand America. What are you waiting for? Your journey starts right here.
Exclusive
Manhattan metallic matt paintwork makes an elegantly dynamic statement – right down to the last detail: from the front section of the front-wheel cover in body colour, the engine spoiler in Night black matt to the slipstream deflector trim in Black storm metallic.
Black storm metallic
The K 1600 Grand America in Black storm metallic emphasises its consistent design: clear-cut lines and precise edges for an equally awe inspiring and dynamic overall appearance.
Option 719 Casablanca
An air of luxury envelopes the K 1600 Grand America, with its Ionic Silver metallic paintwork and black, hand-painted lines. The Option 719 seat and Option 719 Classic forged wheels give a finishing touch to its stylish look.
Further and more – always
Do you agree that travelling also means showing where you have come from and where you are heading? With numerous optional equipment and Original BMW Motorrad Accessories, you can tailor the K 1600 Grand America to suit your needs even more. For instance we optionally offer the comprehensive comfort package for even more pleasant travelling. Option 719 seat and forged wheels, on the other hand, represent the highest level of craftsmanship and exclusive taste while the forged handlebars complete the casual look. We have put together two more inspirations for you: You’ll see, we can always go that little bit further.
Thanks to its 10.25″ TFT colour display, clear-cut design and hardened as well as anti-reflective cover glass, the re-designed cockpit of the K 1600 Grand America has been perfectly geared towards your journey. And the overall appearance? Streamlining in typical bagger style with a low rear section exudes elegance, power and an exclusive character. The high windscreen, comfortable footboards and the topcase with backrest clearly show one thing: no problem if the shared journey takes a little longer here. With all the comfort features – and like a duck takes to water.
The engine of the K 1600 Grand America is happy to go the extra mile. In this process, it reacts so precisely and confidently to your commands that you can already feel it looking forward to the next corner and or straight every time: this is how legendary superiority, smoothness and performance feel. Thanks to the revised engine control unit, you will now be even happier to feel the urge to accelerate: 160 hp rated output now already develop 1,000 rpm earlier while the increased maximum torque of 180 Nm is now generated at 5,250 rpm. Consequently, you can whiz past the landscape with a twist of your wrist. The richer torque characteristic guarantees even more relaxed cruising. The engine brake control and Dynamic ESA guarantee the necessary stability and safety. And even the riding modes are even more focused now. For noticeably more riding fun – whether alone with a passenger.
The K 1600 Grand America represents exclusive character, comfort and performance for two in typical bagger style.
2025 BMW K1600 Grand America – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: from $23395 USD
Canada MSRP Price: from $ See Dealer CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: from £24,630 GBP (total selling price)
Engine
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
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 / fuel consumption
Maximum speed
100 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 angel
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)
100.8”
Height (at windshield)
56.7” – 62.2”
Width (incl. side cases)
39.4”
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled 1)
809.1 lbs.
1)
Permitted total weight
1,234.6 lbs.
Payload (with standard equipment)
425.5 lbs
1) According to guideline VO (EU) 168/2013 with all fluids, with standard equipment and fueled with at least 90% of usable tank volume.
Equipment
Standard equipment
- 25-Inch Color-TFT display with connectivity and integrated map-navigation (by BMW Motorrad Connected App)
- Audio system 2.0 (e.g. with sound profiles)
- 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
- Top case incl. USB-A and additional speaker
- LED auxiliary head lamp
- Engine protection guard
- Floorboards
- Windscreen high
Optional equipment
- Comfort-package (consisting of Keyless Ride, central locking system, Shift Assistant Pro and anti-theft alarm)
- Ground-level lighting
- Seat high
- Option 719 seat
- Option 719 classic forged wheels
- Forged handlebars
- Center stand
Optional accessories
- Armrest for passenger
- Liner for top case and side case
- Tank bag
- Chrome parts
2025 BMW K1600 Grand America – 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
162 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 / 125 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
26.5 l
Reserve
approx. 4 l
Length
2,560 mm (over top case)
Height
1,440 – 1,580 mm (above windshield, at DIN unladen weight)
Width
1,000 mm (with case)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled
367 kg
1)
Permitted total weight
560 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)
193 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.
2025 BMW K1600 Grand America – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Engine
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
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
162 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 / 125 mmm
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)
2,560 mm
Height (at windshield)
1,440 – 1,580 mm
Width (incl. side cases)
1,000 mm
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1)
367 kg
1)
Permitted total weight
560 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)
193 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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