BMW K 1600 GTL Specs

2012 - 2021 • 7 variants

First introduced in 2012, the BMW K 1600 GTL is a cruiser that has seen 7 variants through 2021. The engine is a four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder. Peak output is rated at 160.5 hp. It delivers 175 Nm of torque.

About the BMW K 1600 GTL

As a Custom / cruiser motorcycle, the BMW K 1600 GTL was offered from the 2011 through to the 2022 model year. The technical data presented here covers the complete specification range for this model, including all engine variants, chassis dimensions, suspension travel, brake specifications, and weight figures. This information is useful for prospective buyers, current owners, and mechanics working on the BMW K 1600 GTL.

BMW K 1600 GTL by Year

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2018	2020	2021	2022
Frame Type	Chill-cast rear frame, aluminium, extruded sections	Chill-cast rear frame, aluminium, extruded sections	Chill-cast rear frame, aluminium, extruded sections	Chill-cast rear frame, aluminium, extruded sections	Chill-cast rear frame, aluminium, extruded sections	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
Displacement	1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.	1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.	1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.	1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.	1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.	1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.	1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.	1649 cc / 100.6 cu-in	1649 cc / 100.6 cu-in
Seat Height	810 - 830 mm / 31.9 - 32.7 in (standard) 780 - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.5 in(optional rider seat) 750 mm / 29.5 in (special accessory seat, single-section)	810 - 830 mm / 31.9 - 32.7 in (standard) 780 - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.5 in(optional rider seat) 750 mm / 29.5 in (special accessory seat, single-section)	810 - 830 mm / 31.9 - 32.7 in (standard) 780 - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.5 in(optional rider seat) 750 mm / 29.5 in (special accessory seat, single-section)	810 - 830 mm / 31.9 - 32.7 in (standard) 780 - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.5 in(optional rider seat) 750 mm / 29.5 in (special accessory seat, single-section)	810 - 830 mm / 31.9 - 32.7 in (standard) 780 - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.5 in(optional rider seat) 750 mm / 29.5 in (special accessory seat, single-section)	750 mm / 29.5 in If adjustable, lowest setting ↓	750 mm / 29.5 in If adjustable, lowest setting	750 mm / 29.5 in If adjustable, lowest setting	750 - 800 mm / 29.5 - 31.4 in (standard)
Dry Weight	321 kg / 708 lbs	321 kg / 708 lbs	321 kg / 708 lbs	321 kg / 708 lbs	321 kg / 708 lbs	321 kg / 707.7 lbs	321 kg / 707.7 lbs	321 kg / 707.7 lbs	-
Wheelbase	1680 mm / 66.1 in	1680 mm / 66.1 in	1680 mm / 66.1 in	1680 mm / 66.1 in	1680 mm / 66.1 in	1680 mm / 66.1 in	1680 mm / 66.1 in	1680 mm / 66.1 in	1618 mm / 63.7 in ↓
Brakes - Front	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Brakes - Rear	Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Suspension - Front	Dual longitudinal control arm	Dual longitudinal control arm	Dual longitudinal control arm	Dual longitudinal control arm	Dual longitudinal control arm	Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)	Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)	Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)	BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Suspension - Rear	Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable	Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable	Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable	Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable	Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable	Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)	Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)	Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)	Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut
ABS	BMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral)	BMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral)	BMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral)	BMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral)	BMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral)	BMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral)	BMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral)	BMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral)	BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (partial integral, slant-layer-optimized)
Alternator	580 W Alternator	580 W Alternator	580 W Alternator	580 W Alternator	580 W Alternator	W 700 ↑	W 700	W 700	-
Clutch	Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated	Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated	Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated	Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated	Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated	Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated	Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated	Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Height	1465 mm / 57.7 in	1465 mm / 57.7 in	1465 mm / 57.7 in	1465 mm / 57.7 in	1465 mm / 57.7 in	1465 mm / 57.7 in	1465 mm / 57.7 in	1465 mm / 57.7 in	1440 mm - 1597 mm / 56.7 in - 62.9 in ↓
Rims - Front	3.0 x 17	3.0 x 17	3.0 x 17"	3.0 x 17	3.0 x 17"	3.0 x 17	3.0 x 17	3.0 x 17	3.0 x 17
Length	2489m m / 98.0 in	2489m m / 98.0 in	2489m m / 98.0 in	2489m m / 98.0 in	2489m m / 98.0 in	2489 mm / 98.0 in	2489 mm / 98.0 in	2489 mm / 98.0 in	2489 m / 97.9 in
Rims - Rear	6.00 x 17	6.00 x 17	6.00 x 17"	6.00 x 17	6.00 x 17"	6.00 x 17	6.00 x 17	6.00 x 17	6.00 x 17
Wet Weight	348 kg / 768 lbs	348 kg / 768 lbs	348 kg / 768 lbs	348 kg / 768 lbs	348 kg / 768 lbs	348.0 kg / 767.2 in	348.0 kg / 767.2 in	348.0 kg / 767.2 in	358 kg / 789.2 lbs ↑
Transmission / Drive	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut	Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut	Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut	6-speed gearbox, helical cut
Fuel Induction	∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X	∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X	∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X	∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X	∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X	52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X	52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X	52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X	-
Trail	108.4 mm / 4.3 in	108.4 mm / 4.3 in	108.4 mm / 4.3 in	108.4 mm / 4.3 in	108.4 mm / 4.3 in	108.4 mm / 4.3 in	108.4 mm / 4.3 in	108.4 mm / 4.3 in	105.9 mm / 4.17 in ↓
Max Power	118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm	118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm	118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm	118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm	118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm	118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm	118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm	118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm	118 kW / 160 hp @ 6750 rpm
Wheel Travel - Front	115 mm / 4.8 in	115 mm / 4.8 in	115 mm / 4.8 in	115 mm / 4.8 in	115 mm / 4.8 in	115 mm / 4.9 in	115 mm / 4.9 in	115 mm / 4.9 in	114.3 mm / 4.5 in ↓
Max Torque	175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	180 Nm / 132.7 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm ↑