The BMW K 1600 Grand America Midnight motorcycle specifications include a 1,649 cc (100.62 cu in) engine, power of 160 hp (116.8 kW) @ 6,750 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 367 kg (809.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW K 1600 Grand America 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 96% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 93rd percentile across BMW models.
About 81% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 98th percentile across BMW models.
About 62% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 99th 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.
160 hp — more powerful than about 93% of BMW models with power data.
1,649 cc — larger displacement than about 98% of BMW models.
367 kg — heavier than about 99% of BMW models, or lighter than about 1%.
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.
2,560
2,193
17% above average.
1,000
877
14% above average.
1,440
1,199
20% 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 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.436 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 436.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 97.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.07:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Category | Touring |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line six, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,649 cc (100.62 cu in) |
| Power | 160 hp (116.8 kW) @ 6,750 rpm |
| Torque | 179.9 Nm (18.3 kgf-m or 132.7 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 intake pipe injection digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire |
| 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 | Multi-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operated |
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 fixed 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 | 367 kg (809.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 750 mm (29.5 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,560 mm (100.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 1,000 mm (39.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,618 mm (63.7 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | Side cases. Top case. |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 26.50 L (7.00 US gal) |
|---|---|
| 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, emission standard EU-4 |
Performance
| Top speed | 160.9 km/h (100.0 mph) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | Three-phase 700 W alternator. 12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free battery. |
|---|---|
| Instruments | 10.25-Inch Color-TFT display |
| Lights | LED headlight with light icon and adaptive cornering light |
Other specifications
| Color options | Meteoric II Dust Metallic with stars |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 3 years |
| Price as new | US$ 32210. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Limited edition. Audio system with Bluetooth. Cruise control. Dynamic Traction Control. Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment). Seat heating. Heated grips. Windscreen. |
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