The BMW K 1600 Grand America motorcycle specifications include a 1,649 cc (100.62 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 364 kg (802.5 lb).
Key specifications
2018-2023Model years
1,649 ccDisplacement
175.0 Nm @ 5,520 rpmTorque
364 kgWet weight
750 mmSeat height
26.5 LFuel tank
1,618 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
201820192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2018 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Frame
2021Aluminum bridge-type frame with load-bearing engine
20222023Bridge-type, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine
Front brakes
20222023Double disc. ABS. Four-piston fixed calipers.
Front suspension
20222023BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Fuel system
2021Injection. Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system
20222023Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Rear suspension
20222023Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut
Torque
2021175.0 Nm (17.8 kgf-m or 129.1 ft.lbs) @ 5,250 rpm
20222023179.9 Nm (18.3 kgf-m or 132.7 ft.lbs) @ 5,250 rpm
Wet weight
20222023367 kg (809.1 lb)
Carrying capacity
2023Side cases. Top case.
Clutch
20212023Multi-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Front wheel travel
20212023115 mm (4.5 inches)
Top speed
2021162.5 km/h (101.0 mph)
20222023160.9 km/h (100.0 mph)
Trail
20212023106 mm (4.2 inches)
How the BMW K 1600 Grand America 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.
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 weight364 kg
Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg
About 61% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 98th percentile across BMW models.
Seat height750 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm
About 7% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 13th percentile across BMW models.
Fuel capacity26.5 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L
About 38% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 96th percentile across BMW models.
This model BMW database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
In-line six, four-stroke • 1,649 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,618 mmSeat 750 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 |
465 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.07:1 (Oversquare) |
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) @ 5,520 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 |
| 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. |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire |
120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire |
190/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight |
364 kg (802.5 lb) |
| Seat height |
750 mm (29.5 inches) |
| Alternate seat height |
780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length |
2,560 mm (100.8 inches) |
| Overall width |
1,000 mm (39.4 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,618 mm (63.7 inches) |
| Carrying capacity |
Saddle bags, top box |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
26.50 L (7.00 US gal) |
| 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 |
Performance
| Top speed |
162.0 km/h (100.7 mph) |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Black Storm Metallic |
| Comments |
High Windshield. Dynamic Traction Control. Adaptive Headlight. Tyre Pressure Control. Audio System. Reverse Gear. Anti-theft Alarm System. Intelligent Emergency Call (ECALL). |
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