BMW K1600GTL Exclusive (2016-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

When dynamic performance meets luxury, the result is always “exclusive” and sensational. In 2016, BMW Motorrad released the K 1600 GTL Exclusive, a high-class touring motorcycle that took technology and visual styling somewhere far away almost into dreamland.

The 2016 BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive featured as standard options a central locking system with an alarm and a heated seat with a backrest. The top case was upholstered with a soft material and featured comfortable armrests on both sides.

Also found on the standard feature list were the LED auxiliary headlights, adaptive xenon headlight, Tyre Pressure Monitor, additional brake light, LED Daytime Running Light (DRL), floor lighting, an engine protection bar, and for the first time on a BMW motorcycle, Keyless Ride.

The model was powered by the same 1649cc four-stroke liquid-cooled engine as its predecessor, with a power output of 160 hp at 7,750 rpm and 175 Nm (129 lb-ft) of torque at 5,250 rpm.

For travel comfort, the model was included with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA II), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), auxiliary LED lights, a second brake light, and ground lighting.

The bike rolled on an aluminum bridge-type frame with BMW Duolever and central spring strut suspension on the front and BMW Paralever on the rear that softened the ride on the cast aluminum wheels.