BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive User Manual

Before every journey:
Function of the brake system.
Function of the lighting and
signal system.
Check clutch function ( 117).
Checking tire tread depth
( 118).
Firm seating of cases and lug-
gage.
At every third refuelling stop:
Setting suspension compliance
( 64).
Check engine oil level ( 110).
Check front brake pad thick-
ness ( 112).
Check rear brake pad thickness
( 113).
Checking front brake fluid level
( 114).
Checking rear brake fluid level
( 115).
Check coolant level ( 116).
Starting
Starting the engine
Switch on ignition ( 43).
Pre-Ride Check in progress.
( 79)
ABS self-diagnosis in progress.
( 79)
DTC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 80)
Engage neutral, or pull back
clutch lever if a gear is en-
gaged.
NOTICE
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if it is started with
the transmission in neutral and
then a gear is engaged before
retracting the side stand.
For cold starts and at low
ambient temperatures: pull the
lever to disengage the clutch
and twist the throttle grip
slightly.
Press starter button 1.
NOTICE
The starting attempt is automati-
cally interrupted if battery voltage
is too low. Recharge the battery
before you attempt to start the
engine again, or use jumper ca-
bles and a donor battery to start.
More detailed information can
be found in the "Maintenance"
chapter under "Jump-starting".
Engine starts.
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BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive Specifications

General

Displacement	1649 cc
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear Brakes	Single 320 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Tire Front	120/70 ZR 17
Tire Rear	190/55 ZR 17
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke in-line six-cylinder
Power	160 hp at 7750 rpm
Torque	175 Nm at 5250 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel Capacity	26.5 liters
Seat Height	750 mm
Weight	364 kg (unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled)
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Duolever
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Length	2489 mm
Width	1000 mm
Wheelbase	1, 618 mm
Height	1, 465 mm