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After a nice redesign a few years ago, the BMW K 1600 GTL allowed itself an additional layer of luxury in 2018. This year marks the opening of the “Spezial” customization department for Touring models. Harley has its CVOs, Indian its Elite and Limited, BM is also in the upbeat of adornment now. One wonders why Motorrad has waited so long when the auto industry has long offered a personalization service with ‘Individual’.
But let’s move on. The main thing is to have the possibility to ennoble the K 1600 GTL even more with more lively paintwork, choice parts and top-of-the-range equipment. And to finish pleasing, the parts of the department “Spezial” can be assembled at the factory and benefit from the guarantee of the motorcycle. Of course, the price will be aligned according to your desires and it can quickly increase. But when we choose a GTL, we know and we like to have fun. The invitation to travel will be even more pleasant.
If the K 1600 GT were the queen of the road, the GTL would be the Empress.
Different from its runner-up by a more relaxed driving position and the addition of a top-case, the K 1600 GTL also offers enhanced visual presence.
On its handlebars, long-distance trips will be just a formality. Straightened by a handlebars more inclined towards the rear than on the GT, the rider will benefit from a driving comfort also increased by the adoption of a lower one-piece saddle (750mm instead of the 810 / 830mm of the GT) and advanced and lowered footrests. The top-case with backrest transforms the passenger seat into a real rolling lounge while the comfort windshield will offer maximum protection against the wind while providing better aero-acoustic qualities..
We no longer present its legendary, ultra-compact in-line 6-cylinder which catapults the K 1600 GTL to the top of the Grand-Touring category. By modifying the injection mapping, the catalytic system and adding an activated carbon filter to the road, BMW succeeded in 2017 in approving it Euro4 without loss of power or torque. It will always offer us its 160hp (118kW at 7,750 rpm) and its 175 Nm (maximum at 6,500 rpm), all with the smoothness so characteristic of this engine architecture. But good !
This Euro 4 depollution was an opportunity for the K 1600 GTL to offer itself, like the K 1600 GT, some new developments in 2017.
On the design side, the road keeps its general line and its hawkish look. It inherits new sides of fairings and larger aerodynamic deflectors in order to improve the protection of the pilot. Nothing that jumps out at first glance, but there are also several small touches here and there, such as the redesigned box cover on the left side, the redesigned storage spaces and the revised silencer tips. The K 1600 GTL also exudes luxury through details absent from the K 1600 GT. Thus, the BMW logo appearing on the sides of the fairing takes the form of a chrome blade extended by a chrome strip on the cases. Discreet chrome complete the sumptuous look of the K 1600 GTL: windshield mounts and aerodynamic elements covers, handlebar weights, hubcaps on the suitcases or even cover on the top case…
In 2016, the flagship and its sovereign six-cylinder in-line had inherited the ABS Pro (adapting to the angle of the bike) as well as the Control Brake Light, which makes the brake light flash more or less quickly. depending on the braking force. For 2017, no laser lights as on the K 1600 GTL presented at CES in Las Vegas in early 2016. This motorcycle equipped with projectors derived from the technology used on certain cars of the BMW group (series 7, i8) will remain (at least for the moment) in the state of technological demonstration.
On the other hand, this GTL phase 2 sees the arrival of semi-active ESA Dynamic suspensions, until then available as an option, and which in 2017 incorporated the standard equipment. Already known for its excellent road skills, the BMW K 1600 GTL takes comfort a step further. Always faithful to its proven chassis (perimeter aluminum frame / Duolever at the front / Paralever single-sided gimbal at the rear), the K 1600 GTL is therefore equipped with a semi-active damping system. This adjusts damping in real time based on various parameters, such as acceleration and deceleration, which are measured in real time. This makes it possible to adapt the damping force on the front and rear combinations in a few thousandths of a second..
The system offers two adjustment modes: ROAD (for optimal comfort and traction on almost any road surface) and DYNAMIC (providing firmer overall damping). Be aware that it will be possible to switch from one to the other, even while riding. Before travel, you will also have the option of adjusting the spring preload with the push of a button. Already very well off in terms of comfort, the road promises further progress in this area..
Claimed by many users, a reverse gear was introduced as an option on the K 1600 GT and GTL in 2017. A little time has passed and this equipment is now part of the standard equipment (my2020) . How it works? Thanks to a dedicated button on the left stalk, it will be possible to activate this reverse gear. Forward gear will then be blocked and it will then suffice to press the start button to reverse the motorcycle (propulsion via a flexible shaft). Suffice to say that it’s really not luxury on a machine that weighs 348 kg (all full / 319kg for the K 1600 GT)! But rest assured, the efficiency of the work of BMW engineers on mass balance has demonstrated its effectiveness over its predecessor. The very low center of gravity allows this XL weight to be forgotten once launched and to guarantee surprising agility on such a size..
Another option offered: the pro shifter (inherited from the S 1000 RR), which will allow up and down gears without intervening on the clutch. In addition to enhanced dynamism, it is certain that the left hand will appreciate this rest during long journeys..
Finally, the K 1600 GTL can also be equipped with e-Call, an intelligent call system that wishes you well. Thus ready, the Bavarian road will automatically notify the emergency services in the event of an accident and will communicate your geographic coordinates to them. Housed on the right side of the handlebars, the e-Call module consists of an SOS button protected by a cover, a microphone and a speaker. An option that we were very excited about but which unfortunately will only be available on the German market when it is launched … BMW however promises that other countries will follow soon..
In terms of standard equipment, the customer will of course be very well off. We obviously find the attributes of the K 1600 GT (ABS Pro, DTC dynamic traction control, electrically adjustable screen with memory function, xenon headlight, TFT screen, tire pressure sensor, grips and heated rider and passenger seat, cruise control speed, on-board computer), but this will be supplemented by a USB / MP3 / Bluetooth audio system. Of course, an opulent atmosphere, luxury and level of finish honoring the Germanic tradition will be there. 2019 adds to all this the Hill Start Control Pro.
In conclusion, the K 1600 GTL is improving to remain the standard-bearer of German Grand-Tourism. More comfortable, more luxurious, but also heavier than the K 1600 GT (which is more dynamic), the K 1600 GTL is offered at a price well above the psychological frontier of € 25,000..
With this elitist price, we regret that certain equipment such as keyless start or GPS is not offered as standard on this machine which is placed at the top of the BMW range..
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Max speed:
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Consumption
medium: 5.90 l
The technical aspect
2020 BMW K 1600 GTL
- Frame
- Frame: aluminum perimeter frame
- Tank: 26.5 liters
- Seat height: 750 mm
- Length: 2,489 mm
- Width: 1000 mm
- Height: 1,465 mm
- Wheelbase: 1,680 mm
- Dry weight: 321 kg
- Weight in running order: 348 kg
- Train before
- Duolever, two parallel swing arms, deb: 115 mm
- 2 discs Ø 320 mm, 4 piston calipers
- Front wheel:
120/70
– 17
- Transmission
- 6-speed
- secondary by cardan
- Rear axle
- Mono-shock & Paralever, deb: 135 mm
- 1 disc Ø 320 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear wheel:
190/55
– 17
- Motor
- 6 cylinders
in line
, 4 stroke - Cooling: liquid
- Injection
- 2 ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
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1649 cc
(72 x 67.5 mm mm) -
160
ch
at 7,750 rpm -
17.80 mkg
at 5,250 rpm - Weight ratio /
power
: 2.01
kg / hp - Compression: 12.2: 1
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