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BMW K1600GTL (2011-current)



Detail Value
New price £16,515
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Engine size 1649cc
Power 160bhp
Top speed 140mph
Insurance group 17
  MCN ratings Owners' ratings
Overall rating is 4 rating is 5
Engine rating is 5 rating is 5
Ride & Handling rating is 4 rating is 5
Equipment rating is 5 rating is 4.5
Quality & Reliability rating is 0 rating is 5
Value rating is 5 rating is 3.5

MCN overall verdict rating is 4

The K1600GTL is now BMW’s premier sports tourer and puts the big machine right in the firing line of bikes like the Honda Pan-European, and the Honda GoldWing. Over the GT it comes with a massive top case big enough to swallow two full size helmets, the same panniers as the GT, plus it gets lower and further back handlebars, lower footrests, lower pillion footrests and a more luxurious pillion seat. Yet despite those small changes the extra weight and riding position of the GTL makes it feel very different.

Engine

MCN rating rating is 5
Owners' rating rating is 5

The six-cylinder engine is so smooth a baby could sleep on it. Zero vibration, tons of torque, a soundtrack unlike any other bike and the ability to chug along at any revs in top gear. Put simply, it's the most amazing bike engine anyone has ever built. Five stars aren't enough. But where the GT is all about that engine, revs building high, going fast and slicing through the countryside, the GTL is more about taking a relaxed pace.

Ride and Handling

MCN rating rating is 4
Owners' rating rating is 5

This bike is still incredible, just not quite so accomplished as the GT when it comes to covering ground fast. The extra weight over the standard GT means it suffers slightly on bumpy roads but for its sheer size this bike is an amazingly accomplished mile muncher. Sit back, take in the touring way of life and there are few things you’d rather be sat on top. Except for maybe the K1600GT.

Equipment

MCN rating rating is 5
Owners' rating rating is 4.5

With more kit than your average high specification 5-series car, there are more extras on this bike than anyone will ever need. Over the GT, it comes with a massive top case big enough to swallow two full size helmets, the same panniers as the GT, plus it gets lower and further back handlebars, lower footrests, lower pillion footrests and a more luxurious pillion seat. There’s riding modes and options on adjustable electronic suspension, stereo, heated seats, Sat. nav.... you name it.

Quality and Reliability

MCN rating rating is 0
Owners' rating rating is 5

Too early to say

Value

MCN rating rating is 5
Owners' rating rating is 3.5

£17,000 is an awful lot of money, but when you think that essentially you’re buying a bike with the performance of a sports car but the comfort of an estate car, then it’s not too bad, all considered.

Insurance

Insurance group: 17

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Model History

New for 2011

Other Versions

Model name: K1600GT. Comes with sportier riding position, higher pegs, and no top box

Specifications

Top speed 140mph
1/4-mile acceleration secs
Power 160bhp
Torque ftlb
Weight 348kg
Seat height 750mm
Fuel capacity 26.5 litres
Average fuel consumption 40mpg
Tank range 200 miles
Insurance group 17
Engine size 1649cc
Engine specification Liquid-cooled inline six cylinder, 6 gears
Frame Cast front frame with aluminium extruded sections, engine as a stressed member
Front suspension adjustment Fully adjustable with option for electronic adjustment
Rear suspension adjustment Fully adjustable with option for electronic adjustment
Front brakes 2 x 320mm discs, BMW four-piston callipers
Rear brake Single 320mm disc, BMW two-piston caliper
Front tyre size 120/70 x 17
Rear tyre size 190/55 x 17

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Owners' Overall Rating rating is 4.5(2 reviews)

  • Mega

    kbgains

    Average rating rating is 4.5

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    Very capable bike for the size. Engine is awesome and at an average of 50mpg (on a tight engine)is giving a range of high 200's. Have to agree with the other review that it could do with reverse as it can be a bit of a strain trying to back-pedal a third of a tonne. Its more than happy in 6th gear from 1500rpm without labouring so should make serious touring effortless - just need some decent weather to prove the point. Having just completed a return trip to Scotland (from the Midlands) happy to report that for the first time ever had absolutely no grumbles about the wife's sore ass!

    11 November 2011

  • got one

    gra271

    Average rating rating is 4.5

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    could do with reverse, screen is just a bit high in the down position,miss the automatic stand, but... everything else is great. it holds a very steady line in the bends, even on rough tarmac. have not been above 5 thousand rpm as only 650 miles.70mph with cruise control is almost silent, but change the mode to dynamic and it changes the power delivery and sound. just need the sun to shine now ;}

    16 June 2011

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jallen

jallen says

Had a look at one at the recent BMF show and was impressed that the engine is so compact. It is expensive but a bargain compared with the Goldwing which looks incredibly dated and inept next to it.

04 June 2011 09:58

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