The BMW K 1600 B motorcycle specifications include a 1,649 cc (100.62 cu in) engine, power of 160 hp (116.8 kW) @ 7,750 rpm, and a 6-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
The 2017 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW K 1600 B 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 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.
26.5 L — larger than about 96% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 190/55-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 190 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 55% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 465 km |
| Specific power | 97.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.07:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Touring |
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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) @ 5,520 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 |
| 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 |
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| 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. Four-piston calipers. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags |
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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-4 |
Other specifications
| Color options | Blackstorm metallic/black |
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| Comments | Windscreen |
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