BMW K 1600 B vs BMW K 1600 GTL

BMW K 1600 vs BMW K 1600: Specifications Comparison

• Safety

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
  Hazard Warning Indicator
  Hazard Warning Switch
  Pillion Grabrail
  Radial Tyres
  Side Stand Alarm
  Turn Signal	LED	LED
  ABS - Anti-lock braking system
  Slipper Clutch

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Average Speed Indicator
  Call/SMS Alerts
  Low Battery Indicator
  Low Oil Indicator
  Pillion Backrest
  Pillion Footrest
  Riding Modes	3	3
  Service Reminder Indicator
  Console Type	Digital	Digital
  Distance to Empty Indicator
  Engine Kill Switch
  Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
  Side Stand Indicator
  Start Type	Elecrtic	Elecrtic

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• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
  Calliper Type	Fixed	Fixed
  Front Disc Size	320	320
  Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	42 psi	42 psi
  Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
  Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
  Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	42 psi	42 psi
  Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
  Wheel Type	Cast Aluminium	Cast Aluminium
  Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut	BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
  Rear Suspension	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
  Front Tyre Size	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
  Rear Tyre Size	190/55 ZR17	190/55 ZR17
  Front Brake	Disc	Disc
  Rear Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	320 mm
  Rear Brake	Disc	Disc
  Tubeless Tyres

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• Engine & Transmission

  Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
  Ignition	CDI	CDI
  Spark Plugs
  Engine Capacity	1649 cc	1649 cc
  Engine Type	Oil/Watercooled 4 -Stroke In-Line 6 - Cylinder Engine	Oil/Watercooled 4 -Stroke In-Line 6 - Cylinder Engine
  No. of Cylinders	6	6
  No. of valves per cylinder	4	4
  Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
  Bore x Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	72 mm x 67.5 mm
  Charging Socket
  Cooling type	Water/Oil Cooled	Water/Oil Cooled
  Fuelling	Petrol	Petrol
  Max Power	158 bhp @ 6750 rpm	158 bhp @ 6750 rpm
  Max Torque	180nm @ 5250rpm	180nm @ 5250rpm
  Mileage (Claimed)	17 kmpl	17 kmpl
  Number of Gears	6 Speed	6 Speed

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• Instrumentation

  Riding Modes Switch
  Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
  Gear Indicator
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital
  Speedometer	Digital	Digital
  Odometer	Digital	Digital

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length	2470 mm	2470 mm
  Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 Litres	26.5 Litres
  Body Type	Tourer	Tourer
  Seat Height	750 mm	750 mm
  Unladden/Kerb Weight	344 kg	344 kg

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• Exterior

  Daytime Running Lights
  LED headlight

• Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  3 years/Unlimited Kms

  3 years/Unlimited Kms

• Pros & Cons

  Pros	Silky-smooth inline-six engine (160 hp) with effortless power Exceptional touring comfort with plush ergonomics Advanced electronics and features (TFT, ride modes, cruise control) Superb highway stability and refinement Premium build quality and road presence	Silky-smooth inline-six engine (160 hp) with effortless power Exceptional touring comfort with plush ergonomics Advanced electronics and features (TFT, ride modes, cruise control) Superb highway stability and refinement Premium build quality and road presence
  Cons	Very heavy and bulky Expensive to buy and maintain Not city-friendly Can feel intimidating for shorter riders Limited off-road or versatility scope	Very heavy and bulky Expensive to buy and maintain Not city-friendly Can feel intimidating for shorter riders Limited off-road or versatility scope