Data sheet
Dimensions & weights
- Wet weight
- 348 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1618 mm
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine
- 1649 cc · Oil/water-cooled inline six-cylinder four-stroke
- Cooling
- Liquid cooled
- Output
- 160 hp · 175 Nm
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Fuelling
- Electronic fuel injection
Fuel & range
- Fuel capacity
- 26.5 L
Electronics & rider aids
- Cruise control
- Yes
- ABS
- Yes
Consumables & service specs
Every value carries its source.
Tyres
- Front
- 120/70 ZR17Factory tubeless front fitment.BMW K 1600 GTL manual 2015 · official
- Rear
- 190/55 ZR17Factory tubeless rear fitment.BMW K 1600 GTL manual 2015 · official
Tyre pressures
- Front — solo
- 42.1 psi cold2.9 bar cold.BMW K 1600 GTL manual 2015 · official
- Rear — solo
- 42.1 psi cold2.9 bar cold.BMW K 1600 GTL manual 2015 · official
Engine oil
- Viscosity
- SAE 5W-40, API SJ / JASO MA2BMW factory oil specification.BMW K 1600 GTL manual 2015 · official
- Capacity
- 4.5 LWith filter replacement.BMW K 1600 GTL manual 2015 · official
Coolant
- Type
- Coolant/antifreeze with anti-corrosion agent, mixed 1:1Generation-specific service-fluid reference; never open the system hot.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012–2016 service-fluid reference
- Capacity
- 3.5 LComplete-system service quantity.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012–2016 service-fluid reference
Brakes
- Fluid type
- DOT 4Factory rider-manual specification for front and rear reservoirs.BMW K 1600 GTL manual 2015 · official
Final drive
- Shaft oil grade
- SAE 75W-90Rear bevel-drive lubricant; do not substitute engine oil.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012–2016 service-fluid reference
- Shaft oil capacity
- 200 mLRear bevel-drive service refill quantity.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012–2016 service-fluid reference
Fuel
- Minimum octane
- 90 AKI / 95 RONPremium unleaded fuel.BMW K 1600 GTL manual 2015 · official
- Ethanol tolerance
- E15 maximumDo not exceed 15% ethanol.BMW K 1600 GTL manual 2015 · official
Tyre Library
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Pirelli Angel GT
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Pirelli Angel GT II
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T32
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T33
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manufacturer fact: Bridgestone lists this exact T33 pair for the K 1600 GTL.
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Continental ContiRoad
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Continental ContiRoadAttack 4
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Continental ContiTrailAttack 3
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Michelin Road 5
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Michelin Road 6
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Michelin Road 6 GT
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Metzeler Roadtec 01
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Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE
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Metzeler Roadtec 02
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Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact
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Avon Spirit ST
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Anakee Adventure
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Michelin Anakee III
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Michelin Anakee Road
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Michelin Anakee Wild
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Pirelli Angel ST
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventure A41
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Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross AX41
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross Scrambler AX41S
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Bridgestone BATTLAX BT-45
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Bridgestone BATTLAX BT46
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLE WING BW501 / BW502
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLECRUISE H50
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Avon Cobra Chrome
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Michelin Commander II
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Michelin Commander III Cruiser
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Michelin Commander III Touring
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Continental ContiClassicAttack
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Continental ContiEscape
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Continental ContiLegend
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Continental ContiMotion
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Continental ContiTour
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Metzeler Cruisetec
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Pirelli Diablo Powercruiser
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Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara
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No matching front and rear pair
Mitas Enduro Trail-ADV 2
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Mitas Enduro Trail-XT+
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Mitas Enduro Trail+
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone EXEDRA G853 / G852
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Bridgestone EXEDRA MAX
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IRC GP-21F / GP-22R
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Heidenau K60 Scout
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Dunlop K750
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Metzeler Karoo 4
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Metzeler Karoo Street
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Metzeler Lasertec
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Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli MT 21 Rallycross
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli MT 60 RS
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Night Dragon
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No matching front and rear pair
Continental RB 2 / K 112
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Road Classic
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Road W GT
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Scorcher 11
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Scorcher 31
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Scorcher Adventure
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Scorpion Rally
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Scorpion Trail II
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Scorpion Trail III
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Mitas Terra Force-R
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Continental TKC 70
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Continental TKC 70 Rocks
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Continental TKC 80
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Continental TKC 80²
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Tourance
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Tourance Next 2
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone Trail Wing TW101 / TW42
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.
Where to find things
Common locations for jacks, filters, fluids and fuse boxes. Follow the reference link when a picture helps more than words.
Engine oil fill
Engine-oil filler and level window are identified in the maintenance chapter.
ReferenceBrake fluid reservoir
Front and rear brake-fluid levels are checked against their reservoir marks with the motorcycle positioned as specified.
ReferenceBattery
Battery access follows the rider-manual bodywork sequence; disconnect negative first.
ReferenceFinal-drive service points
Rear final-drive housing is at the single-sided swingarm and must be inspected for leaks or play.
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