The BMW K 1600 GT SE motorcycle specifications include a 1,649 cc (100.62 cu in) engine, power of 160 hp (116.8 kW) @ 7,750 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 319 kg (703.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW K 1600 GT SE 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 41% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 93rd percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 54th percentile across BMW models.
About 25% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 88th percentile across BMW models.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,324
2,193
6% above average.
1,000
877
14% above average.
1,440
1,199
20% above average.
1,680
1,497
12% above average.
810
809
Close to 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 | 533 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.502 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 501.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 97.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.07:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line six, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,649 cc (100.62 cu in) |
| Power | 160 hp (116.8 kW) @ 7,750 rpm |
| 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 intake pipe injection, digital engine management (BMS-X) |
| 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 frame, cast aluminium, load bearing engine |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever |
| Rear suspension | Travel front/rear: |
| Front wheel travel | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rake | 27.8° |
| Trail | 108 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Four-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Aluminium |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 319 kg (703.3 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 295 kg (650.4 lb) |
| Seat height | 810 mm (31.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,324 mm (91.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 1,000 mm (39.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,680 mm (66.1 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 24.00 L (6.34 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 L (1.06 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.50 L/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 104.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5424 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12V/19Ah, maintenance free battery. |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Blue, graphite |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Stainless Steel exhaust system |
| Price as new | Euro 17090. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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