BMW K 1600 GT 2012 vs. BMW K 1600 GTL 2011

BMW K 1600 GT 2012

BMW K 1600 GTL 2011

Technical Specifications BMW K 1600 GT 2012 compared to BMW K 1600 GTL 2011

BMW K 1600 GT 2012

BMW K 1600 GTL 2011

BMW K 1600 GT 2012

BMW K 1600 GTL 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	72 mm	Bore	72 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	67.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	160 HP	Engine power	160 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	175 Nm	Torque	175 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Displacement	Displacement	1,649 ccm	Displacement	1,649 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Extruded	Frame type	Extruded

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,324 mm	Length	2,489 mm
Width	Width	1,000 mm	Width	1,000 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	750 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	319 kg	Kerb Weight	348 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	200 km/h	Top Speed	200 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1600 GT 2012

Extremely cultivated straight-six engine with huge torque and plenty of power - but without any willingness to use force, simply a power unit of the highest sovereignty. Agile and nimble despite a live weight of 339 kg (fully fuelled). With Dynamic ESA, DTC, ABS Pro and shift assist, it is sporty and safe to drive.

Pleasant, completely relaxed seating position

excellent electronics from traction control to semi-active suspension

ABS Pro

shift assistant

much sportier to drive than the dimensions suggest.

Cockpit already looks a little outdated in contrast to the built-in technology

BMW K 1600 GTL 2011

Gratitude spread across the saddle of the K 1600 GTL. It is simply unbelievable that you can rent such a luxury machine for a paltry 90 euros a day from the Highbike Test Centre in Ischgl.

High-quality traction point as well as ABS

resistant tyres

strong brakes

crystal-clear chassis.

Relatively high weight

gearstick could have been optimised a little better.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW K 1600 GT vs BMW K 1600 GTL

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