Video: BMW K1600GT adaptive headlight explained

The new BMW K1600GT will feature an optional Adaptive Headlight – an electronic system will adjust the headlight’s beam to compensate for front and rear pitch as well as lean angle, keeping the beam flat and optimised for best visibility at night.

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This is the first time a system of this kind has ever been fitted to a motorcycle. Watch the video to see how it works: