New – New 2014: everything about the BMW K1600 GTL Exclusive – Used BMW

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New in 2014: everything about the BMW K1600 GTL Exclusive

New - New 2014: everything about the BMW K1600 GTL Exclusive - Used BMW

BMW is offering its top-of-the-range K1600 GLT road bike in an “Exclusive” version that is even more opulent, better equipped and offering the passenger a better level of comfort. Designated target: the Honda GL1800 Goldwing "canapesque" …

BMW is offering its top-of-the-range road bike in an “Exclusive” version that is even more opulent, better equipped and offering the passenger a better level of comfort. Designated target: the "canapesque" …

Always so many watts … and a little more cotton wool !

With its 6-cylinder engine developing 160.5 hp and its precise and rigorous chassis, it shatters the dynamic references of high-end road motorcycles. On this point, this "exceptional K" fulfills its mission perfectly and is also distinguished by its unparalleled sophistication (piloted suspensions, anti-skating, driving mode, TFT smartphone-type instrumentation, electric windshield, etc.)

BMW K1600 GTL Exclusive: the key information

  • Engine : 1649cc in-line 6-cylinder
  • Performances : 160.5 hp and 175 Nm of torque in Full
  • Weight : 360 kg with 90% full (12 kg more than the GTL)
  • Rate : 29,950 euros
  • Availability : from March 15, 2014
  • Colors : Mineral white "white metallic gloss"

On the other hand, its most popular competitor in this category, the Honda Goldwing, opposes a smoothness of operation and a more pleasant general comfort over the long haul, especially for the passenger (read our).

BMW is therefore launching an Exclusive version, the main modification of which precisely affects the space reserved for the guest: the passenger seat is wider and longer in its rear part, is surrounded by practical armrests and has a backrest. heated.

This BMW K1600 GTL Exclusive also differs from the standard version by its revised instrumentation – in terms of graduations and trim, in particular – and by its much richer standard equipment. The German ultra-road vehicle, for example, carries the first keyless starting system installed on a BMW motorcycle as standard: the Keyless Ride.

It suffices to be less than two meters from the K1600GTL with this rectangular transponder for the motorcycle to unlock the steering and the central locking locks (suitcases, top-case and fuel tank hatch), disconnect the alarm (fitted as standard) , then switch on the ignition to be ready to start by pressing the starter motor. In case of problems with the Keyless Ride transponder, a folding key housed inside allows you to manually control all the locks.

As on the, the K1600GTL Exclusive also adopts the hill start control system "Hill Start Control", which uses the rear brake to "sit" the bike on slopes..

Tire pressure control is fitted as standard, as are adaptive xenon directional headlamps that follow the incline of the motorcycle to illuminate the trajectory of the motorcycle in curves, not the ditch in front. !

This sophisticated system is complemented by the LED daytime running light system which increases the visibility of the motorcycle for other users. Finally, to end the "chapter of lights", the K1600 GTL Exclusive also incorporates as standard a second brake light in the top case and LED headlamps located on either side below the fairing..

In terms of electronic aids, in addition to its combined ABS and its three driving modes (Rain, Road and Dynamic) installed as standard, the road from Germany has a DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) traction control derived from the S1000RR , as well as the electrically controlled damping device ESA II.

Finally, the audio system of the flagship of the Munich range is connected to a particularly well integrated antenna on the top case cover. Derived from the automobile and almost invisible, this so-called "planar" antenna technology makes its first appearance on a motorcycle..

Luxury at all costs…

Contacted by Site, BMW France plans to arrive on "March 15, 2014" at a price of € 29,950, i.e. 6,650 euros more than the standard K1600 GTL (23,300 €) and 360 euros more than the Goldwing (29,590 € ). The bike will only be available in "Mineral" white, a paint applied "in four layers", specify the Germans in order to add a last "layer" on the Premium side of their luxurious novelty. !

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