Apart from the new upgrades for improved touring capabilities, the new BMW K 1600 GT also features more optimised ergonomics for the footrests, seating areas, and handlebar positions.
Han Sang Yun, managing director and CEO of BMW Group Malaysia said, “Six-cylinder in-line engines have been an integral part of the history and brand identity of the BMW brand for over 100 years since the invention of the BMW IIIa airplane engine. BMW Motorrad have succeeded in skilfully transferring this tradition to the premium motorcycle industry with the BMW K 1600 GT having the lightest and most compact six-cylinder in-line engine for motorcycles with a capacity of over 1,000cc.”
Armed with the most compact six-cylinder in-line engine in motorcycle series production to date, the new BMW K 1600 GT outputs 160hp at 7,750rpm and a maximum torque of 175Nm at 5,250 rpm, the highest in its class.
At 102.6kg, the six-cylinder engine of the premium motorcycle also retains its position as the lightest series-production six-cylinder engine for motorcycles over 1,000cc.
Additionally, its extremely narrow cylinder spacings makes it significantly slimmer than all other serial production six-cylinder in-line engines.
Designed to meet the requirements of the EU4 pollutant class, the new BMW K 1600 GT features a new engine mapping, a fuel system with carbon canister for fuel tank ventilation and an exhaust system with altered catalytic converters.
The new BMW K 1600 GT is equipped with the new Reverse Assist function which provides enhanced manoeuvring moving backwards.
As a standard, the new BMW K 1600 GT offers three riding modes – “Rain”, “Road”, and “Dynamic” – which can be directly activated at the press of a button strategically located on the right-hand side of the handlebars.
To maximize safety, each mode is individually coupled with the Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), allowing for increased precision in traction control.
Now fitted with the Shift Assistant Pro, the new BMW K 1600 GT enables the rider to shift up and down without engaging the clutch or throttle valve in the relevant load and engine speed ranges.
Meanwhile, engine speed is automatically adapted through double-declutching when decelerating and shifting down (throttle valve closed).
While the Shift Assistant Pro can support the rider on virtually all shifts, there is no shift support when the clutch is activated, when shifting up with the throttle grip closed or when decelerating.
Equipped with Dynamic Electronic Suspension Adaptation (ESA) with adjustment settings of “Road” and “Dynamic”, the new motorcycle promises a more comfortable and improved riding as compared to the predecessor model.
In the default “Road” mode, damping adaptation is fully automated across the entire range for maximum comfort as well traction over essentially all surfaces.
Meanwhile, the “Dynamic” setting activates a tighter damping set-up.
Riders can now start the new BMW K 1600 GT with an igniton button or via a transponder as backup.
Through the transponder, the motorcycle can be started or unlocked without the need of placing a key in the ignition for comfort access.
Additionally, the Hill Start Control enables easy ascension onto upward slopes.
The new feature helps maintain the forward thrust needed to climb upwards even if the rider releases the brake levers.
New colour schemes are the Black Storm Metallic and Mars Red Metallic.
Meanwhile, the Lupine Blue Metallic finish conveys the dynamic capabilities of the new BMW K 1600 GT with a drivetrain finished in black.
The image of a dynamic touring bike is made complete with golden brake calipers and a smaller “Sport” windshield.
