Press Release: BMW Motorrad South Africa

Six-cylinder in-line engines have always belonged to the showcase drives at BMW. Since 2010, BMW Motorrad offers fascinating high-performance and luxurious six-cylinder equipment at the highest level with the K 1600 models.

The K 1600 GT represents the particularly agile, dynamic variant of the six-cylinder design, while the K 1600 GTL with its more comfortable ergonomics and standard topcase is more for pleasurable riding. 

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The K 1600 B is of a completely different breed. It provides characteristic “streamlining” with a low rear section in bagger style. Its motto is “The Spirit of the Open Road”. It represents elegance, power and luxury on two wheels and allows the rider to experience every road, every tour and every moment particularly intensively.

Derived from the K 1600 B, the K 1600 Grand America finally combines the superior performance of the six-cylinder in-line engine with exclusive equipment features that make long-distance rides in American highway cruising style an experience that is as comfortable as it is fascinating, both alone or with a partner.

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Highlights of BMW K 1600 GT, GTL, B and Grand America are:

• Revised six-cylinder in-line engine according to EU-5 regulations with new BMS-O engine control.
• Two knock sensors and four lambda probes instead of previously two.
• Power 118 kW at 6 750 rpm (previously 7 750 rpm).
• Torque: 180 Nm at 5 250 rpm (previously 175 Nm).
• Exemplary emission values, smooth running and performance.
• Even more powerful acceleration across the entire speed range due to increased torque.
• Knock sensors for optimised riding capability.
• Engine drag torque control (MSR) as standard.
• Dynamic ESA “Next Generation” electronic suspension with fully automatic load compensation as standard.
• New full LED adaptive headlight as standard.
• Connectivity: New multifunctional instrument cluster with  10.25 inch full-colour TFT display and numerous features such as easy-to-use telephony with extended smartphone connection as standard.
• Smartphone compartment with USB-C charging option as standard.
• Four freely assignable favourite buttons as standard.
• New audio system 2.0 as optional equipment.Intelligent eCall emergency call equipment as optional equipment ex works.
• One attractive basic colour, style variant and Option 719 variant each.
• Option 719 “Midnight” for K 1600 B and K 1600 Grand America: Paintwork in Meteoric Dust II metallic with “Galaxy” theme applied by water transfer printing method.
• Extended range of optional equipment and original BMW Motorrad accessories.

The new K 1600 models will be available in South Africa from the first quarter of 2022