With the most dense and expeditious in-line 6-cylinder engine ever installed in a series creation motorcycle. The pillion traveler enjoys a sizeable room country and a homey backrest. Procurable for the best term in a ride: the adaptation - a revolution which matches the seer advanced part of the BMW K 1600 GTL and provides the very highest layer of brisk device
Now they're challenging the established boundaries of what constitutes Luxury Touring with their stellar K 1600 GTL. Well, I can now say I have ridden the K 1600 GTL. First things first; the 1649cc 6-cylinder engine is sublime. The BMW K 1600 produces 160 horsepower at 7,750 rpm. The engine builds power and speed with such smoothness of operation it makes the rider questions the reliability of the Speedo.
The power delivery is augmented by a ride-by-wire throttle valve, a 3-way ride mode (rain - road - dynamic), Electronic Suspension Adjustment providing Comfort - Normal - Sport settings and Dynamic Traction Control.
A sport bike-inspired chassis (thinks S 1000 RR) renders a remarkably agile nature with the GTL. There was a time that a sport touring motorcycle had me cringe with notions of slow handling. Remarkably, the GTL allows a severe amount of trail braking deep into corners, with absolutely no tendency to want to stand up. Truth is told, 2012 BMW K 1600 GTL in their ability to be able to impress her, threatening to undo the perception of the staid and conservative Touring Luxury at all.
Available Spring 2011 as a 2012 model mineral silver metallic ,royal blue metallic , priced at $23,200 (Premium Package $25,845).
BMW went to great pains to develop in-line, to power its new line six-cylinder engine of flagship sport-touring and luxury touring machines, BMW K 1600 GT and GTL, respectively. Packaging and overall size need to allow for a comfortable riding position. Product Manager Sergio Carrajal added, typically, six cylinder engines wide and heavy. The K 1600 engine was developed to be the lightest and most compact motorcycle six cylinders. High-compression (12. 2:1) engine is estimated to deliver 50 mpg. This bike had to be desirable and lots of fun to ride, David Robb of BMW styling department added. The GTL top case can be added to the GT as an accessory; however, it will mount 1 farther forward.
Both bikes feature a laundry list of necessary touring features. Dynamic traction control with lean angle sensor is optional, and the bike has front wheel lift protection. The BMW K 1600 GT and GTL come with standard integral ABS. The front brake activates the rear brake as well; however, rear brake application alone does not activate any front brake --great for when you want to drag a little brake into a corner.
A big fan of electronic tire pressure monitors on touring bikes, and the K 1600 GT and GTL have them. Up front, BMW makes a big deal about its new dynamic leveling Xenon headlight arrangement. BMW aims to conquer current Gold Wing owners, and convert some Harley mounted riders as well. BMW also predicts this line will become its best-selling motorcycle the question begs to be asked: Now that there a six cylinder engine, will BMW produce bike like six cylinder, naked standard concept vehicle it displayed a few years ago?