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2015 BMW K 1600 GTL

1649 cc · 158 hp

Ride character

How this bike feels on the axes that matter

These scores are estimates.

Off-roadRoadComfortSpeedAgilityTouring

Character map

Estimated from category and catalog specs, scored 0–100.

Strongest axes

Strongest

Touring

99

Runner-up

Speed

95
Long-distance trips99
Highway pace95

Trade-offs

Off-road18
Agility45

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Best for

StrongestTouring

Where this bike tends to fit: city, touring, daily use, and more.

Touring
%95Best
Passenger
%94
Daily
%86
Track
%75
City
%69
Cornering
%60

Strongest fit: Touring (%95).

Who this bike is for

Rider fit: experience, purpose, and who may struggle.

Experience
Advanced
Riding purpose
Daily, Track, Long ride
Physical
Low seat height, Heavy body
Character
Aggressive

May not be suitable

New beginnersExpecting low fuel consumptionLow maintenance budgetHeavy city traffic

BMW K 1600 GTL Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
1649 cc
Power
158 hp
Engine Type
Other
Torque
175 Nm
Valves / Cylinder
4
Engine Details
Other | DOHC | Cylinder: 6
Power / Weight
0.492 hp/kg

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection

Cooling & Starter

Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Starter
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Shaft

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2
Rear Brakes
Disc

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire
120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire
190/55-ZR17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
249 cm
Height
147 cm
Wheelbase
168 cm
Seat Height
75 cm
Dry Weight
321 kg
Wet Weight
348 kg

Reviews & Ratings

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