2022 BMW K 1600 B Specifications

Name: 2022 BMW K 1600 B
Brand: BMW

Touring • Specs last verified 13 July 2026

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2022 BMW K 1600 B Overview

BMW K 1600 B is a touring motorcycle, displacing 1649 cc. Power comes from an In-line six, four-stroke engine running Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) valve actuation, a compression ratio of 12.2:1. Bore and stroke come in at 72 x 67.5 mm. On the performance side, it delivers 179.9 Nm @ 5250 Revolutions of torque. Top speed is factory-quoted at 193.1 km/h. On the road, the 2022 K 1600 B tips the scales at 343.8 kg, carries a 26.50-litre fuel tank, offers a seat height of 750 mm and spans a 1618 mm wheelbase. That's roughly 33.2 kg heavier than the average touring motorcycle in our database. The full 2022 BMW K 1600 B spec sheet below covers every technical detail, from suspension travel to tyre sizes.

2022 BMW K 1600 B compared with other bikes in the Touring category

We checked the recorded figures for the 2022 BMW K 1600 B against up to 656 bikes in the Touring category in our database, counting each model once at the model year nearest to this one.

Only 6 of the other 413 bikes in the Touring category have a higher torque than the 179.9 Nm of the K 1600 B.
With 1649 cc, the K 1600 B has the joint 174th largest engine displacement of 656 bikes in the Touring category, 36% above the category average of 1213 cc.
Top speed of 193 km/h is higher than that of 183 of the other 277 bikes in the Touring category.
Narrowing the field to the 135 models within five model years of it, the torque of 179.9 Nm is higher than that of 130 of the other 134.

Versus the 2021 model

Compared with the 2021 model, peak torque increased from 175 Nm to 179.9 Nm (+4.9 Nm), wet weight went up from 336 kg to 343.8 kg (+7.8 kg) and top speed fell from 201 km/h to 193 km/h (-8 km/h). Displacement and seat height are unchanged.

2022 K 1600 B - Pros & Cons

Strengths

Fuel injection: Fuel injection means consistent cold starts and clean throttle response without the fussiness of a carbureted setup.
Strong front braking: Stopping power up front is strong thanks to the double disc setup, with plenty of room to upgrade further with braided lines.
ABS fitted: ABS comes fitted from the factory - one less thing to worry about in a sudden stop on a slippery surface.
Accessible seat height: A 750 mm seat height keeps this manageable for most riders, which helps confidence at parking-lot speeds.
Large fuel range: A 26.50-litre tank means fewer stops on longer rides - a genuine plus for touring or a lengthy daily commute.
Low-maintenance final drive: Running a shaft final drive cuts out the regular chain cleaning and tensioning that most bikes need.

Considerations

Age-related wear: Nothing specific stands out as a weak point on the K 1600 B - the usual used-bike checks (service history, consumables, tyres) apply.

Wear Points & Servicing Notes

Fuelling & injector care

The fuel injection on the K 1600 B needs little beyond good fuel and periodic use of an injector-cleaner additive - no jetting or float-bowl maintenance to worry about.

Valve clearance checks

With Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) valve gear, the K 1600 B needs periodic clearance checks; caught early they're a cheap adjustment, left unchecked they accelerate valve seat wear.

Brake disc and pad wear

Braking up front comes from double disc with ABS and four-piston calipers - solid stopping power, with disc and pad wear best checked on the same schedule as tyre changes.

Suspension condition on used examples

The K 1600 B's suspension runs BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut at the front. The rear uses Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut. Fork-seal condition and rear linkage play are the two things worth checking before buying used.

Final drive maintenance

The K 1600 B uses shaft final drive: essentially maintenance-free day to day, with periodic gear-oil changes the only real service item.

Frame & chassis check

Built around a Bridge-type, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine, the K 1600 B's chassis is straightforward to inspect: look for corrosion, cracks or repair welds around stress points like the head-stock and swingarm mounts.

Handling the weight at a standstill

343.8 kg puts the K 1600 B toward the heavier end of its class. It's most noticeable at walking pace; once underway the mass settles into the handling rather than fighting it.

K 1600 B - Buying & Maintenance Guide

What to check before buying

Before handing over money for a used 2022 BMW K 1600 B with its 1649 cc touring, cover the fundamentals: service book and oil change history, drivetrain wear, and any sign of oil weeping around the casings. This model runs shaft final drive, so ask for proof the shaft-drive gear oil has been changed on schedule - it's easy to overlook since there's no chain to draw attention to it. Now 4 years old, this touring is as likely to show age-related wear (perished rubber, seized fasteners, degraded seals) as mileage-related wear. Cold-starting it yourself tells you a lot - a healthy K 1600 B should catch quickly and settle into a smooth idle.

Oil and filter changes

Nothing protects the K 1600 B's 1649 cc in-line six, four-stroke like disciplined oil changes - stay on the manufacturer's schedule (roughly every 6,000 km or annually). With a 12.2:1 compression ratio, running the octane grade specified in the manual matters more than on a lower-compression engine. Match the viscosity grade to what the owner's manual specifies, not what's cheapest.

Fuel system care

Fuel injection on the K 1600 B needs little attention beyond decent fuel and an occasional system-cleaner additive. Anything left standing for three months or more should have its fuel drained and replaced before it varnishes the injectors.

Valve clearance service

Valve clearances are easy to overlook on a used K 1600 B since a bike out of spec doesn't always feel obviously wrong - but the wear it causes is real. Ask the seller for documentation before assuming it's been done.

2022 BMW K 1600 B - Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2022 BMW K 1600 B have?

The 2022 BMW K 1600 B uses an In-line six, four-stroke engine with 1649 cc of displacement.

What is the top speed of the 2022 BMW K 1600 B?

The 2022 BMW K 1600 B has a factory-quoted top speed of 193.1 km/h. Real-world speeds vary depending on rider weight, conditions and state of tune.

How much does the 2022 BMW K 1600 B weigh?

The 2022 BMW K 1600 B weighs 343.8 kg. This is the manufacturer's wet figure.

How much torque does the 2022 BMW K 1600 B produce?

The 2022 BMW K 1600 B produces 179.9 Nm @ 5250 Revolutions of torque.

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2022 BMW K 1600 B?

The 2022 BMW K 1600 B has a 26.50-litre fuel tank. At around 5-6 litres per 100 km, that is roughly 441-530 km between stops.

Is the 2022 BMW K 1600 B suitable for shorter riders?

The 2022 BMW K 1600 B has a seat height of 750 mm. This is a comfortable, accessible height for most riders.

What brakes does the 2022 BMW K 1600 B have?

The 2022 BMW K 1600 B uses double disc with ABS and four-piston calipers at the front and single disc with ABS and two-piston calipers at the rear.

What tyre sizes does the 2022 BMW K 1600 B use?

The front tyre size on the 2022 BMW K 1600 B is 120/70-ZR17.

BMW K 1600 B Spec Evolution

The BMW K 1600 B was produced across 7 model years (2017-2023). The table below highlights the key specifications that changed across the production run - useful whether you are comparing years or tracking down a specific variant.

Specification	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Wet Weight	-	336.0 kg / 740.8 lbs	336.0 kg / 740.8 lbs	336.0 kg / 740.8 lbs	336.0 kg / 740.8 lbs	343.8 kg / 758.0 lbs	343.8 kg / 758.0 lbs
Top Speed	-	-	200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph	-	201.2 km/h / 125.0 mph	193.1 km/h / 120.0 mph	193.1 km/h / 120.0 mph
Fuel Capacity	26.50 litres / 7.00 gallons	26.50 litres / 7.00 gallons	26.50 litres / 7.00 US gallons	26.50 litres / 7.00 US gallons	26.50 litres / 7.00 US gallons	26.50 litres / 7.00 US gallons	26.50 litres / 7.00 US gallons
Comments	Windscreen	Windscreen. Dynamic Traction Control.	-	-	Cruise control, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment), Seat heating	Cruise control, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment), Seat and grip heating, Tire Pressure Monitor.	Cruise control, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment), Seat and grip heating. Tire Pressure Monitor. Windscreen.
Displacement (cc)	1649.00 cc	1649.00 cc	1649.0 cc	1649.0 cc	1649.0 cc	1649.0 cc	1649.0 cc
Frame Type	Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine	Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine	Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine	Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine	Aluminum bridge-type frame with load-bearing engine	Bridge-type, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine	Bridge-type, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine
Wheelbase	-	1,720 mm / 67.7 in.	1618 mm / 63.7 in.	1618 mm / 63.7 in.	1618 mm / 63.7 in.	1618 mm / 63.7 in.	1618 mm / 63.7 in.
Suspension - Front	BMW Motorrad Duolever	BMW Motorrad Duolever	BMW Motorrad Duolever	BMW Motorrad Duolever	BMW Motorrad Duolever	BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut	BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut

Key Specifications

Engine

In-line six, four-stroke

Power

Not recorded

Torque

179.9 Nm (18.3 kgf-m or 132.7 ft.lbs) @ 5250 Revolutions

Top Speed

193.1 km/h / 120.0 mph

Weight

343.8 kg / 758.0 lbs

Fuel Capacity

26.50 litres / 7.00 US gallons

Full 2022 BMW K 1600 B Specifications

Comments Cruise control, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment), Seat and grip heating, Tire Pressure Monitor.

Colours Black Storm Metallic, Manhattan Metallic Matte

Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.) 30.7 inches

Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm) 780 mm

Storage Saddle bags

Seat Height 750 mm / 29.5 in.

Wheelbase 1618 mm / 63.7 in.

Height 1300 mm / 51.2 in.

Length 2470 mm / 97.2 in.

Width 1000 mm / 39.4 in.

Fuel Capacity 26.50 litres / 7.00 US gallons

Wet Weight 343.8 kg / 758.0 lbs

Top Speed 193.1 km/h / 120.0 mph

Max Torque 179.9 Nm (18.3 kgf-m or 132.7 ft.lbs) @ 5250 Revolutions

Bore x Stroke (in,) 2.8 x 2.7 inches

Bore x Stroke (mm) 72.0 x 67.5 mm

CO2 132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Displacement (cc) 1649.0 cc

Displacement (ci) 100.62 cubic inches

Engine Type In-line six, four-stroke

Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Fuel System Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire

Compression Ratio 12.2:1

Emissions Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter

Engine Lubrication Dry sump

Fuel Consumption 5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg)

Fuel Reserve 4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons

Starter Electric

Valve System 4

Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath

Final Drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Gearbox 6-speed

Frame Type Bridge-type, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine

Suspension - Front BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut

Suspension - Rear Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut

Rake 27.8°

Trail 106 mm / 4.2 in.

Wheel Travel - Front 115 mm / 4.5 in.

Wheel Travel - Rear 135 mm / 5.3 in.

Instrumentation 10.25-Inch Color-TFT display

Lighting system LED headlights

Brakes - Front Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.

Brakes - Rear Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.

Rims Cast aluminium

Tyres - Front 120/70-ZR17

Specifications are compiled from manufacturer documentation and cross-referenced technical sources, and corrected on an ongoing basis. Spot an error? Let us know.