BMW K 1600 GT 2023 vs. Suzuki B-King 2009

BMW K 1600 GT 2023

Suzuki B-King 2009

Overview - BMW K 1600 GT 2023 vs Suzuki B-King 2009

BMW K 1600 GT 2023

Suzuki B-King 2009

Technical Specifications BMW K 1600 GT 2023 compared to Suzuki B-King 2009

BMW K 1600 GT 2023

Suzuki B-King 2009

BMW K 1600 GT 2023

Suzuki B-King 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	72 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	65 mm
Engine power	Engine power	160.5 HP	Engine power	135 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	180 Nm	Torque	146 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,200 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.2	Compression Ratio	12.5
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	6	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	1,649 ccm	Displacement	1,340 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Extruded	Frame type	Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,324 mm	Length	2,220 mm
Width	Width	1,000 mm	Width	800 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,618 mm	Wheelbase	1,525 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	343 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	259 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1600 GT 2023

The BMW 6-cylinder glides over the road in 2022 with a lot of elegance and a lot of equipment. This time, the new headlight technology was outstanding. The engine tuning and the new ESA chassis are also well done this time. Surprisingly, the wind protection is not perfect and perfectionists will miss an adaptive cruise control. The sovereign 6-cylinder is in the form of its life in the current model year. One enjoys the engine in every situation. The K 1600 GT is a magnificently dimensioned sports tourer that offers a practical balance between comfort and agility.

GT still passes for a sports tourer - surprisingly good performance

Smooth engine

Great engine response

Motorcycle generally accessible and easy to use despite its imposing appearance

Good headlight technology

Great display - always easy to read

Comprehensive integration of smartphone into vehicle

Map navigation via BMW Connected App

Good balance between stability and handling

Neutral ride

Good brakes and stable chassis.

Connection from mobile phone to vehicle works well in most cases - but when it hangs up it gets annoying

buttons and switches in the cockpit not backlit

wind protection not perfectly solved - always a draughty feeling in the saddle

no adaptive cruise control - you would expect this from a touring motorbike in this league

mobile phone compartment snagged from time to time during the test - be careful when stuffing in mobile phones that are too large.

Suzuki B-King 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW K 1600 GT vs Suzuki B-King

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BMW K 1600 GT 2023 vs. Suzuki B-King 2009

Overview - BMW K 1600 GT 2023 vs Suzuki B-King 2009

Technical Specifications BMW K 1600 GT 2023 compared to Suzuki B-King 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1600 GT 2023

Suzuki B-King 2009

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW K 1600 GT vs Suzuki B-King

Price BMW K 1600 GT

Price Suzuki B-King

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