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BMW K 1600 GT/L

Motorcycle for hire in South Africa

Tank Capacity: 26.5 Litres
Locations: South Africa

26.5 Litres

118 kW

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Description


Savor the epitome of luxury and performance with the BMW K 1600GT motorcycle rental. Glide effortlessly into the horizon on this high-performance touring motorcycle, featuring a legendary straight-six engine and cutting-edge technology like Dynamic ESA and ABS Pro. Whether riding solo or with a partner, enjoy superior control and comfort in any weather condition.

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More Info / Features

Uncompromising in luxury and style, the K 1600GT is your ticket to a first-class experience on the road. Discover pure performance touring like never before with our motorcycle rental services. Indulge in the technical prowess and extensive features of this exceptional machine. Welcome to a new dimension of riding. The BMW K 1600GT - where elegance meets power in our motorcycle rental fleet.

Vehicle Specs/ Fact Sheet


Engine:
Type Oil/water-cooled, six-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder
Bore / stroke 72 mm x 67.5 mm
Capacity 1,649 ccm
Rated output 118 kW (160 hp) at 6,750 rpm
Max. torque 180 Nm at 5,250 rpm
Compression ratio 12,2 : 1
Mixture control Electronic intake pipe injection digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5

Performance / fuel consumption:
Maximum speed over 200 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC 5,9 l
CO2 emission based on WMTC 137 g/km
Fuel type Unleaded super (max. 15 % Ethanol, E15) / ROZ 95 / 90 AKI

Electrical system:
Alternator Three-phase alternator with 700 W (nominal power)
Battery 12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free
Focus on the red, white and blue side view of the K 1600 GT.

Power transmission:
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Gearbox 6-speed, helical, gearbox
Drive Shaft drive

Chassis / brakes:
Frame Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut
Suspension travel, front / rear 115 mm / 135 mm
Wheelbase 1,618 mm
Castor 106.4 mm
Steering head angel 62.2°
Wheels Cast aluminium wheels
Rim, front 3.50 x 17"
Rim, rear 6.00 x 17"
Tyre, front 120/70 ZR 17
Tyre, rear 190/55 ZR 17
Brake, front Dual disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, double-piston caliper
ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized)

Dimension / weights:
Seat height 810 mm / 830 mm
Inner leg curve 1,830 mm / 1,870 mm
Usable tank volume approx. 26.5 l
Reserve approx. 4 l
Length (over luggage carrier) 2,324 mm
Height (over windscreen, with DIN unladen weight) 1,440 – 1,600 mm
Width (incl. side cases) 1,000 mm
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 343 kg 1)
Permitted total weight 540 kg
Payload (with standard equipment) 197 kg

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