tech SPEC
BMW K1600GT
EVOLUTION
Add two cylinders to the K1300GT, include every feature imaginable, and use the result as the basis for sport- and luxury-tourers.
RIVALS
Honda VFR1200F, Kawasaki Concours 14, Triumph Sprint GT, Yamaha FJR1300.
TECH
Price: $20,900
Engine type: l-c inline-six
Valve train: DOHC, 24v
Displacement: 1649cc
Bore x stroke: 72.0 x 67.5mm
Compression: 12.2:1
Fuel system: BMS-X EFI
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 6-speed
Claimed horsepower: 160 bhp @ 7750 rpm
Claimed torque: 129 lb.-ft @ 5250 rpm
Frame: Aluminum bridge-type frame with single-sided aluminum swingarm
Front suspension: Duolever with ESA II
Rear suspension: Paralever with ESA II
Front brake: Dual BMW four-piston calipers, 320mm discs with part-integral ABS
Rear brake: Two-piston BMW caliper, 320mm disc with part-integral ABS
Front tire: 120/70ZR-17 Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact
Rear tire: 190/55ZR-17 Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact
Rake/trail: 27.8°/4.2 in.
Seat height: 31.9/32.7 in.
Wheelbase: 63.7 in.
Fuel capacity: 6.3 gal.
Claimed curb weight: 703 lbs.
Colors: Vermillion Red, Light Grey Metallic
Available: Now
Warranty: 36 mo., 36,000 mi.
Contact: BMW Motorrad USA
P.O. Box 1227
Westwood, NJ 07675
800.831.1117
www.bmwmotorcycles.com
VERDICT 5 out of 5 stars
Puts the sinnlichkeit in sport-touring