BMW K 1600 GTL User Manual

Front brake fluid level
Brake fluid, DOT4
The brake fluid level must
not fall below the MIN mark.
(Brake fluid reservoir hor-
izontal, motorcycle stand-
ing upright and handlebars
straight ahead)
If brake fluid level drops below
permissible level:
Have the defect corrected as
soon as possible by a special-
ized workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
If the lower edge of the black
bellows in the brake-fluid reser-
voir is below the MAX marking:
Checking front brake pad thick-
ness ( 112).
Checking rear brake fluid
level
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
Read off brake fluid level at
rear brake-fluid reservoir 1.
The brake fluid level in the
brake-fluid reservoir drops
due to brake pad wear.
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BMW K 1600 GTL Specifications

General

Displacement	1, 649 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Shaft drive
ABS	Standard
Max Power	160 hp at 7, 750 rpm
Max Torque	175 Nm at 5, 250 rpm
Fuel Capacity	26.5 liters
Seat Height	750 mm
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Duolever
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut
Front Brake	Double disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear Brake	Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 2-piston fixed caliper
Engine Type	Oil/water-cooled 4-stroke in-line six-cylinder engine