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2013 BMW K 1600 GTL
When luxury is freed of constraint, it moves to a new level. At the very top of this evolution is the K 1600 GTL – a high-class touring bike like none before it. With the most compact and efficient in-line 6-cylinder engine ever installed in a series production motorcycle.
The ergonomics of the K 1600 GTL are designed for long trips and leave nothing to be desired for rider or passenger in terms of comfort. The slim design in the area of the rider's seat and the fact that the handlebars reach far back allows a relaxed seating position - for hours and over hundreds of miles. The passenger enjoys a sizable seating area and a comfortable backrest.
Available for the first time in a motorcycle: the adaptive headlight (special equipment feature) - a revolution which matches the visionary front section of the K 1600 GTL and provides the very highest level of active safety.
The GTL makes luxury easy. This is because its unique chassis provides excellent handling. With a direct ride feel due to the ground-breaking Duolever front suspension. At the rear, it is the Paralever that put's the power of the engine onto the road, The optional ESA II (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) ensures that the GTL always glides smoothly since the systems allows the damping and suspension to be adapted according to situation and preference at the press of a button.
Every detail is designed for maximum riding pleasure. A motorcycle for people who are looking for a new kind of supremacy. The K 1600 GTL. UNSTOPPABLE TOUR.
The future of touring
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Specifications
| 2013 BMW K 1600 GTL | |
| Year | 2013 |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Model Name | K 1600 |
| Trim Name | GTL |
| Generic Type (Primary) | Touring |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Oil-/watercooled 4-stroke in-line 6-cylinder engine, two overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder |
| Bore | 72 mm |
| Stroke | 67.5 mm |
| Cylinders-Displacement (cc) | 1,649 cc |
| Engine Power | 160 hp at 7,750 rpm |
| Engine Torque | 129 lb/ft at 5,250 rpm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.2 : 1 |
| Mixture Control | Electronic intake pipe injection, digital engine management (BMS-X) |
| Emissions | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
| Performance | |
| Top Speed | Over 125 mph |
| Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded |
| Electric | |
| Alternator | three-phase alternator 580 W |
| Battery | 12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free |
| Clutch | Multi-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulic activation |
| Gearbox | 6-speed, helical gears |
| Final Drive | Enclosed driveshaft |
| Chassis | |
| Frame Type | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut |
| Rear Suspension | BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front Travel (in./cm.) | 4.9 / 5.3 inches (125mm / 135 mm) |
| Rear Travel (in./cm.) | 4.9 / 5.3 inches (125mm / 135 mm) |
| Wheels & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 66.1 inches (1,680 mm) |
| Castor | 4.3 inches (108.4 mm) |
| Steering | 62.2° |
| Front Wheel | 3.50 x 17 inches Cast aluminium wheels |
| Rear Wheel | 6.00 x 17 inches Cast aluminium wheels |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Rear Tire | 190/55 ZR 17 |
| Brakes | |
| Front braking system | Dual disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers |
| Rear braking system | Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, double-piston caliper |
| ABS Option | Series: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 97.9 inches |
| Width | 39.4 inches |
| Height | 57.7 inches |
| Seat Height | 29.5 inches |
| Weights | |
| Unloaded Weight | 768 lbs |
| Dry Weight | 708 lbs |
| Weight | 1,234 lbs |
| Capacities | |
| Payload Capacity | 467 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.0 gallons |
| Fuel Reserve | Approx. 1 gallon |













