| Attribute | BMW K 1600 GTL 2015 × | BMW K 1600 GTL 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2015 | 2011 |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW K 1600 GTL | BMW K 1600 GTL |
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | In-line six, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection, digital engine management (BMS-X) | Injection. E-Throttle: fully electronic relay between accelerator grip and throttle valve |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,649 | 1,649 |
| Power (kw) | 115.5 | 115.5 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.6 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 175 | 175 |
| Bore (mm) | 72 | 72 |
| Stroke (mm) | 67.5 | 67.5 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 106.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | - | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
| Driveline | Cardan shaft | - |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | Dry sump |
| Compression | 12.2:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever | BMW Motorrad Duolever |
| Rear suspension | BMW Motorrad Paralever | Swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Four-piston calipers. | Double disc. 4-piston. EVO brake system with the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 320 | 320 |
| Frame type | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine | Bridge-type main frame made of light alloy |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55-ZR17 | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium wheels | Cast aluminium |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 125 | 125 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 135 |
| Trail (mm) | 108 | 112 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27.8 | 29.4 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags. Topbox. | - |
| Light | - | Adaptive xenon headlight |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,680 | 1,680 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 348 | 348 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 321 | 321 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3598 | 0.3598 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,465 | 1,465 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,489 | 2,489 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Seat height (mm) | 750 | 750 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 26.5 | 26.5 |