2017 BMW K 1600 GTL: first information

BMW brings to its 2017 K 1600 GTL the same updates that were discovered at the Intermot show in Cologne on the GT version of its luxurious 6-cylinder road bike. Improvements unveiled in Milan include upgrading to Euro4 standards, enhanced protection and reverse gear… optional !

Small disappointment on the BMW stand at the EICMA by discovering the 2017 … While logic would have wanted that the flagship of the brand with the propeller receives as standard the reverse gear discovered the previous month on the, it does not This is not the case: unfortunately it is in the catalog of options that this new equipment can be found, which is activated with the "R" command on the left stalk (the motorcycle then moves backwards by pressing the starter button).

Still as an option, this "ultra-road" motorcycle can receive the "Pro" shifter operating without disengaging the upshift and downshift, as well as the. We console ourselves with the fairly extensive standard endowment of this dynamic rival to the (Duel MNC :), which contains suitcases and a good-sized top-case (but without central locking, offered as an option!), Traction control provided by a angle sensor, an electric windshield, heated saddles and grips, an audio system, a regulator and damping automatically controlled according to the driving mode selected. 

This Dynamic ESA is evolving in 2017 towards ever more transparency and efficiency, with in particular simplified management of the preload. Another interesting development: improved protection, already excellent in 2016, thanks to the use of new fairing sides and enlarged deflectors. The size of the mirrors, mirrors and storage spaces is also increasing. 

Finally, the inherits the same mechanical evolutions made on the and on the new. Its in-line 6-cylinder thus meets Euro4 standards through a new injection map, a carbon filter responsible for preventing tank degassing and a redesigned exhaust and catalyst system. All without sacrificing performance, since neither power nor torque are impacted: the compact, forward-sloping "six-legged" still delivers 160 hp and 175 Nm. Sehr gut !

Key points of the 2017 BMW K 1600 GTL

• Six cylinders in line, 1649 cc, 160 hp at 7750 rpm and 175 Nm at 5250 rpm (same as 2016)
• Perimeter frame in aluminum with carrier motor
• Suitcases and top case as standard
• Dual 320 mm front discs, 4-piston calipers
• Partially coupled ABS (front to rear)
• Traction control with angle sensor as standard
• 5.7 inch TFT array instrumentation 
• ESA Dynamic suspension with automatic damping adjustment as standard.
• Optimized wind and weather protection with enlarged aero deflectors and redesigned fairing sides.
• Redesigned instrumentation
• Two new colors: white "Light white, gray" Thunder gray metallic + version "K 1600 GTL Elegance" with chrome accents and paint "Ebony metallic and Black storm metallic"

Optional

• Reverse
• Shifter Pro 
• E-Call emergency call for rapid help in the event of an accident and emergency " 
• Central locking of suitcases and top-case
• Armrests for passenger (fixed on top-case)
• Keyless keyless start
• Hill start aid
• Forged rims 

2017 K 1600 GTL photo gallery

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