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The BMW K 1600 GTL is a perfecetly balanced, if big, touring machine with an incredibly smooth inline six-cylinder engine. The K 1600 GTL has everything going for it, solid road presence, comfortable ergonomics and ride, a brilliant engine and solid brakes. The only downside is the price and the lack of some new-age electronics and features.
Mileage | 13.00 KM/L |
Mileage Highlights | 2% Better mileage than other Cruiser |
![]() BMW K 1600 GTL 34.2 Lakh | ![]() BMW K 1600 Grand America 37.22 Lakh | ![]() BMW R 18 Transcontinental 34.73 Lakh | ![]() Harley-Davidson Breakout 34.36 Lakh | ![]() Harley-Davidson Street Glide 42.5 Lakh | ![]() Honda Gold Wing 42.82 Lakh |
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Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 34.2 Lakh | ₹ 37.22 Lakh | ₹ 34.73 Lakh | ₹ 34.36 Lakh | ₹ 42.5 Lakh | ₹ 42.82 Lakh |
C&B Expert Rating 7.3 | - | - | - | - | 8.1 |
Engine CC 1649.0 CC | 1649.0 CC | 1802.0 CC | 1923.0 CC | 1745.0 CC | 1833.0 CC |
Gears 6 Gears | 6 Gears | 6 Gears | 6 Gears | 6 Gears | 7 Gears |
Mileage 13 KM/L | 17.00 Km/L | 17.80 Km/L | 17.80 Km/L | 16.00 Km/L | 14.00 Km/L |
Max Torque 180 bhp | 180.00 | 158.00 | 168.00 | 158 Nm | 170.00 |
Max Power 160.4 Nm | 160.00 bhp | 90.00 bhp | 101.90 bhp | 93 HP bhp | 125.00 bhp |
Brakes Disc/Disc | Dual Disc (Front) / Disc (Rear) | (Front) / (Rear) | Disc (Front) / Disc (Rear) | Dual Disc (Front) / Single Disc (Rear) | Dual hydraulic disc with 6-piston calliper, floating rotors and sintered metal pads (Front) / Ventilated disc with 3-piston calliper and sintered metal pads (Rear) |
Fuel Tank Capacity 26.5 L | 26.5 L | 0.0 L | 18.9 L | 22.7 L | 21.1 L |
Colour Count 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
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The BMW K 1600 series is the Bavarian automaker's flagship touring motorcycle series, and it gets three models - The K 1600 B (K 1600 Bagger), K 1600 GTL, & the top-of-the-line K 1600 Grand America. Powering the BMW Motorrad K 1600 GTL is a 1,649 cc inline six-cylinder motor, which remains to be the only inline-six engine on a production motorcycle available now. Output is huge as expected, with 158 bhp at 6,750 rpm and a whopping 180 Nm torque at 5,250 rpm.
The BMW Motorrad K 1600 GTL packs in many features that justify its hefty price tag. The K 1600 B gets a full LED headlamp, a large 10.25 inch full-HD TFT colour display with navigation and smartphone connectivity, audio system 2.0, BMW ShiftCam variable camshaft control system, wireless smartphone charger, USB charging port, radar guided active cruise control, keyless entry, heated grips & seats, and more.
The BMW K 1600 GTL also gets a big pillion backrest, meaning that two people can go on a long cruise on this motorcycle in supreme comfort and luxury. The pillion seat backrest also gets integrated storage, taking the total storage capacity of the motorcycle up to 113 litres. The rear section of the K 1600 GTL also gets a different design. The motorcycle is offered in two variants and three colour options - Style Exclusive (blue metallic), Black Storm Metallic, and Option 719 Mineral White Metallic With Stripes.
Explore an in-depth overview of the BMW K 1600 GTL specifications and features, offering comprehensive details on its engine, fuel efficiency, mileage, brakes, max power, and tyre. Additionally, gain insights into the bike's advanced safety features.
The BMW K 1600 GTL is a Cruiser bike available at a starting price of Rs. 36.09 Lakh. The bike is available in 1 variants . The 1649.0 cc engine of K 1600 GTL is mated with 6 gears, producing maximum power of 160.4 bhp @ 6750 rpm and a maximum torque of 180 Nm @...