BMW K Specifications, BMW K Technical Specifications, BMW K physical Specifications, BMW K Engine Specifications, more information about BMW K.

BMW K Specifications, BMW K Technical Specifications, BMW K physical Specifications, BMW K Engine Specifications, more information about BMW K. 

Manufacturer by: BMW Motorrad

Production: March 2011

Class K1600GT: sport touring

K1600GTL: tourer

Engine: 1,649 cc (100.6 cu in) straight-six transverse-mounted

Bore / stroke: 72 mm × 67.5 mm (2.8 in × 2.66 in)

Compression ratio: 12.2:1

Power: 118 kW (158 hp) @ 7,500 rpm

Torque: 175 N·m (129 lbf·ft) @ 5,000 rpm

Transmission: six-speed shaft drive

The bikes feature a new 1,649 cc (100.6 cu in) straight-six engine which is mounted transversely across the chassis. The engine is angled forward by 50°. The engine was originally used on the Concept 6, a concept bike that was shown at the 2009 EICMA Milan Motor Show. BMW claims that the engine, which at 560 mm (22 in) wide is just 67 mm (2.6 in) wider than the K1300 engine, is the narrowest six-cylinder engine ever produced. Cylinder bore is 72.0 mm (2.83 in) and the distance between cylinder centres 77 mm (3.0 in). The camshaft is hollow, with cam lobes pressed on, which saves around 2 lb (0.91 kg). The engine has electronic throttle control and multiple drive modes which can be set according to road conditions.

New technology for BMW on these models include adaptive headlights. As standard the headlights shine onto a mirror which keeps the beam level according to how the bike is pitched. The optional adaptive headlights include a servo motor that directs the headlight beam according to how the bike is leaning in a turn, effectively pointing the beam around the bend