BMW announces new K-bike lineup including K 1600 GT, K 1600 GTL, K 1600 B and the K 1600 Grand America.
Since 2010 the big six-cylinder has been the marque's flagship. New models represent a serious effort to tune the K1600 series for the wide open roads of America.
Engine refinements using BMS-O engine control, two knock sensors and two additional broadband lambda probes makes peak horsepower 1000 RPM sooner than before. This is accompanied by a modest increase in torque.
The "Next Generation" of BMW's electronic suspension now offers automatic load compensation.
LED headlights are now fully adaptive. With this swiveling “adaptive headlight” function the low-beam LED headlight is turned into the curve according to the lean angle.
A new, 10.25" TFT color display is standard. This offers integrated GPS map navigation and easy-to-use route planning.
Highlights of BMW K 1600 GT, GTL, B and Grand America:
- Revised six-cylinder in-line engine according to EU-5 regulations with new BMS-O engine control.
- Two knock sensors and four lambda probes instead of previously two.
- Peak power output of 160 hp at 6750 rpm (previously 7750 rpm).
- Torque: 180 Nm at 5 250 rpm (previously 175 Nm).
- Exemplary emission values, smooth running and performance.
- Even more powerful acceleration across the entire speed range due to increased torque.
- Knock sensors for optimized riding capability.
- Engine drag torque control (MSR) as standard.
- Dynamic ESA “Next Generation” electronic suspension with fully automatic load compensation as standard.
- New full LED adaptive headlight as standard.
- Connectivity: New multifunctional instrument cluster with 10.25 inch full-color TFT display and numerous features such as easy-to-use telephony with extended smartphone connection as standard.
- Smartphone compartment with USB-C charging option as standard.
- 4 freely assignable favorite buttons as standard.
- New audio system 2.0 as optional equipment.
- Intelligent eCall emergency call equipment as optional equipment ex works.
- One attractive basic color, style variant and Option 719 variant each.
- Option 719 “Midnight” for K 1600 B and K 1600 Grand America: Paintwork in Meteoric Dust II metallic with “Galaxy” theme applied by water transfer printing method.
- Extended range of optional equipment and original BMW Motorrad accessories.
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