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BMW K 1600 GTL 2018 specs

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BMW K 1600 GTL 2018 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
BMW
Model
K 1600 GTL
Year
2018
Category
Touring

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio
0.4954 HP/kg
Torque
175.00 Nm (17.8 kgf-m or 129.1 ft.lbs) @ 5250 Revolutions">RPM

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight
323.0 kg / 712.1 pounds
Overall Height
1,465 mm / 57.7 inches
Overall Length
2,489 mm / 98.0 inches
Overall Width
1,000 mm / 39.4 inches
Trail
106 mm / 4.2 inches
Kerb Weight
350.0 kg / 771.6 pounds
Wheelbase
1,680 mm / 66.1 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke
72.0 x 67.5 mm / 2.8 x 2.7 inches
Engine Capacity
1649.00 cc / 100.62 cubic inches
Compression
12.2:1
Engine Type
In-line six, four-stroke
Starter
Electric
Valves / Cylinder
4

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type
Shaft drive (cardan)
Gearbox
6-speed
Clutch
Multi-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Lubrication System
Dry sump

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System
Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection, digital engine management (BMS-X)
Fuel Control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel Consumption
5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg)
Fuel Capacity
26.50 litres / 7.00 gallons
Reserve Fuel Capacity
4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons
Emission Details
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Greenhouse Gases
132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Suspension

Front Suspension
BMW Duolever, central spring strut
Front Wheel Travel
115 mm / 4.5 inches
Rear Suspension
BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear Wheel Travel
135 mm / 5.3 inches
Carrying Capacity
Saddle bags. Topbox.

Tires and Rims

Front Tire
120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire
190/55-ZR17
Rims
Cast aluminium

Brakes

Front Brakes
Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm / 12.6 inches
Rear Brakes
Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Rear Brake Diameter
320 mm / 12.6 inches

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Comments
Windscreen
Colour Options
Thunder Grey Metallic, Light White, Ebony Metallic

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