The BMW K 1600 GTL E motorcycle specifications include a 1,649 cc (100.62 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 348 kg (767.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW K 1600 GTL E 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 54% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 97th 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.
348 kg — heavier than about 97% of BMW models, or lighter than about 3%.
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.
2,489
2,193
14% above average.
1,000
877
14% above average.
1,465
1,199
22% above average.
1,680
1,497
12% above average.
750
809
7% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 576 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 intake pipe injection, digital engine management (BMS-X) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Slipper clutch |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever |
| Rear suspension | BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| 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. ABS |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Aluminium |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 348 kg (767.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 321 kg (707.7 lb) |
| Seat height | 750 mm (29.5 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,489 mm (98.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 1,000 mm (39.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,465 mm (57.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,680 mm (66.1 inches) |
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 | 4.60 L/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 106.7 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Closed loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4984 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12 V/19 Ah, maintenance free battery. |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Silver, blue |
|---|---|
| Seat | One piece seat bench |
| Comments | Electrically adjustable windshield. |
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.