The BMW K 1600 GTL LE 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 350 kg (771.6 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW K 1600 GTL LE 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 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.
160 hp — more powerful than about 93% of BMW models with power data.
1,649 cc — larger displacement than about 98% of BMW models.
350 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 |
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| Rear tire size | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 465 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.457 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 457.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 97.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.07:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2018 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line six, four-stroke |
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| 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 |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Aluminum bridge-type frame with load-bearing engine |
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| Front suspension | BMW Duolever, central spring strut |
| Rear suspension | BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| 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 calipers. |
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| 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 | 350 kg (771.6 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 323 kg (712.1 lb) |
| Seat height | 750 mm (29.5 inches) |
| 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) |
| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags. Topbox. |
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 | 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-3 |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4954 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free battery. Three-phase 580 W alternator. |
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| Lights | Adaptive Headlight |
Other specifications
| Color options | Thunder Grey Metallic, Light White, Ebony Metallic |
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| Comments | Windscreen. Dynamic Traction Control. |
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.