The BMW K 1600 B Midnight motorcycle specifications include a 1,649 cc (100.62 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 344 kg (758.4 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the BMW K 1600 B Midnight compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 81% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 98th percentile across BMW models.
About 52% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 96th percentile across BMW models.
About 7% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 13th percentile across BMW models.
About 38% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 96th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,649 cc — larger displacement than about 98% of BMW models.
344 kg — heavier than about 96% of BMW models, or lighter than about 4%.
750 mm — taller than about 13% of BMW models.
26.5 L — larger than about 96% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,470
2,193
13% above average.
1,000
877
14% above average.
1,300
1,199
8% above average.
1,618
1,497
8% above average.
750
809
7% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 465 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.07:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line six, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,649 cc (100.62 cu in) |
| Torque | 175.0 Nm (17.8 kgf-m or 129.1 ft.lbs) @ 5,250 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 72.0 x 67.5 mm (2.8 x 2.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Bridge-type, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut |
| Front wheel travel | 115 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rake | 27.8° |
| Trail | 106 mm (4.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 344 kg (758.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 750 mm (29.5 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,470 mm (97.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 1,000 mm (39.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,300 mm (51.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,618 mm (63.7 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 26.50 L (7.00 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 L (1.06 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.70 L/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 132.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter |
Performance
| Top speed | 201.2 km/h (125.0 mph) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | Three-phase 700 W alternator. 12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free battery. |
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| Instruments | 10.25-Inch Color-TFT display |
| Lights | LED headlight |
Other specifications
| Color options | Midnight Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 28695. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Cruise control, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment), Seat heating |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.