The BMW K 1600 GT Sport 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
2014, 2018Model years
1,649 ccDisplacement
160 hpPower
175.0 Nm @ 5,250 rpmTorque
319 kgWet weight
810 mmSeat height
24 LFuel tank
1,680 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20142018
Year-specific specification changes
The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Frame
2018Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Front brakes
2018Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
Fuel system
2018Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection
Rear brakes
2018Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Rear suspension
2018BMW Motorrad Paralever
Torque
2018175.0 Nm (17.8 kgf-m or 129.1 ft.lbs) @ 5,520 rpm
Wheelbase
20181,618 mm (63.7 inches)
Electrical
2018Power transmission battery.
Emission details
2018Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Fuel capacity
201826.50 L (7.00 US gal)
Fuel consumption
20185.70 L/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
2018132.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
How the BMW K 1600 GT Sport 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 weight319 kg
Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg
About 41% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 93rd percentile across BMW models.
Seat height810 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 54th percentile across BMW models.
Fuel capacity24 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L
About 25% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 88th percentile across BMW models.
This model BMW database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
In-line six, four-stroke • 1,649 cc • Liquid cooled • 160 hp
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,680 mmSeat 810 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 |
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 |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical |
12V/19Ah, maintenance free battery. |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Sakhir orange/black |
| Exhaust system |
Stainless Steel exhaust system |
| Price as new |
Euro 17465. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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