BMW K 1600 Grand America Midnight Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2023Year released
1,649 ccDisplacement
160 hpPower
179.9 Nm @ 5,250 rpmTorque
367 kgWet weight
750 mmSeat height
26.5 LFuel tank
1,618 mmWheelbase

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.

Engine power160 hp
Low 12 hpAverage 81.6 hpHigh 193 hp

About 96% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 93rd percentile across BMW models.

Displacement1,649 cc
Low 247 ccAverage 909 ccHigh 1,649 cc

About 81% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 98th percentile across BMW models.

Wet weight367 kg
Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg

About 62% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 99th percentile across BMW models.

Seat height750 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm

About 7% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 13th percentile across BMW models.

Fuel capacity26.5 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L

About 38% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 96th percentile across BMW models.

This model BMW database average

BMW database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power93rd

160 hp — more powerful than about 93% of BMW models with power data.

Displacement98th

1,649 cc — larger displacement than about 98% of BMW models.

Wet weight99th

367 kg — heavier than about 99% of BMW models, or lighter than about 1%.

Seat height13th

750 mm — taller than about 13% of BMW models.

Fuel capacity96th

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.

Overall length2,560 mm
This bike

2,560

BMW avg

2,193

17% above average.

Overall width1,000 mm
This bike

1,000

BMW avg

877

14% above average.

Overall height1,440 mm
This bike

1,440

BMW avg

1,199

20% above average.

Wheelbase1,618 mm
This bike

1,618

BMW avg

1,497

8% above average.

Seat height750 mm
This bike

750

BMW avg

809

7% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line six, four-stroke • 1,649 cc • Liquid cooled • 160 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,618 mmSeat 750 mm
6-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 190/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
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)

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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