BMW K1600GT (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW K 1600 GT was a motorcycle manufactured by BMW Motorrad and was announced in 2010 at the Intermot Motorcycle Show in Cologne and went on sale in 2011. The model featured a new straight-six engine mounted transversely on the chassis and was the narrowest in-line six-cylinder ever produced.

The K 1600 GT has a lightweight 16 kg (35 lbs) aluminum diecast bridge-type frame with Duolever and Paralever suspension for wheel control at the front and rear. To respect the requirements of a six-cylinder engine, BMW paid the most attention to balancing the masses with a near-perfect weight distribution of 52 percent on the front and 48 percent on the rear.

The 2011 model was powered by a massive 1649cc four-stroke liquid-cooled engine with a six-speed manual gearbox, giving an output of 159 hp at 7.500 rpm and 175 Nm (129 lb-ft) of torque at 5,000 rpm.

The model features three riding modes, Rain, Road, and Dynamic, thanks to the standard technologies such as E-Gas and the Electronic Suspension Adjustment 2 (ESA2).

To improve safety and visibility, the new 2011 K 1600 GT had fitted with an Adaptive Headlight which shows its capabilities when driving at night. The models came as standard, with saddlebags increasing their touring genes without affecting the power output.