BMW Motorrad K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL

BMW Motorrad has presented the technology at the heart of the forthcoming K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL touring motorcycles.

Introduced at BMW Motorrad’s new premises in Munich, these two new touring motorcycles include elements of the Concept 6 study, introduced in Autumn 2009, and of BMW’s seven-decade heritage of using in-line six cylinder engines in performance cars.

This new, internally-developed engine develops 118kW (160bhp) and 175 Nm (129lb.ft) of torque.

Over 70% of maximum torque is available from 1,500 rpm.

It is the lightest and most compact six-cylinder in-line engine in serial motorcycle production, weighing just 102.6 kg and measuring 560 mm in width.

It features DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) for maximum safety when accelerating (optional extra).

In-depth technical information on the engine, chassis, electronics and ergonomics of the K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL are included in the pdf document attached. Further details of technology and fittings for the new BMW K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL touring bikes will be published at a later date.