2012 BMW K1600GT Special Edition Review

2012 BMW K1600GT Special Edition - K 1600 GT SE have more options as standard, including Dynamic Traction Control as seen on the ground-breaking S 1000 RR, Tyre Pressure Control to further enhance the sustainability of the bike and have never seen before adaptive lighting, which in addition to in-line six GT-cylinder that puts at the top of the motorcycle market for innovation and design.

2012 BMW K1600GT Special Edition Review

K 1600 GT SE Dengan160 hp and maximum torque of 129 ft-lb. Even the fact that impressive. But even more inspiring riding experience. Transverse electric units installed deliver exceptional levels of dynamic performance and the smooth running smooth. If the driver is in the mood to show the greatness of sporty, the engine willing to put in a burst of speed even at the lower range of engine speeds, and the elements of the higher speed stretches. GT presents the world premiere for a motorcycle that is optionally available adaptive lighting. This not only increases but also the exclusivity of active safety of the machine.

2012 BMW K1600GT Special Edition Specifications

Engine
Type Oil-/water cooled 4-stroke in-line 6-cylinder engine, two overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder
Bore x stroke 72 mm x 67,5 mm
Capacity 1.649 cc
Rated output 160 hp (118 kW) at 7,750 rpm
Max. torque 129 lb-ft (175 Nm) at 5,250 rpm
Compression ratio 12,2 : 1
Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection, digital engine management (BMS-X)
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed Over 125 mph
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h 52 mpg, at a constant 55 mph
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h
Fuel type Unleaded super.
Electrical system
Alternator three-phase alternator 580 W
Battery 12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Gearbox 6-speed, helical, gearbox
Drive Shaft
Chassis / brakes
Frame Bridge-type frame, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Rear wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Paralever
Suspension travel front / rear 4.9″/5.3″ (125mm /135 mm)
Wheelbase 66.1 inches (1,680 mm)
Castor 108.4 mm
Steering head angle 62.2°
Wheels Cast aluminum wheels
Rim, front 3,50 x 17″
Rim, rear 6.00 x 17″
Tyres, front 120/70 ZR 17
Tyres, rear 190/55 ZR 17
Brake, front Dual disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, double-piston caliper
ABS Series: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)
Dimensions / weights
Length 91.5″ (2,324 mm)
Width (incl. mirrors) 39.4″ (1,000 mm)
Height (excl. mirrors) 56.7″ (1,440 mm)
Seat height, unladen weight 31.9/32.7″ (810/830 mm), (low seat bench: 30.7″ [800/780 mm])
Inner leg curve, unladen weight
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 703 lbs (319 kg)
Dry weight 2) 650 lbs (295 kg)
Permitted total weight 1,191 lbs (540 kg)
Payload (with standard equipment) 461 lbs (209 kg)
Usable tank volume 7 gallons
Reserve Approx. 1 gallon
” Technical data relate to the unladen weight (DIN)
” 1) According to guideline 93/93/EWG with all fluids, fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume, (GT without panniers)
” 2) Unladen weight without fluids (GT without panniers)

2012 BMW K1600GT Special Edition