BMW K 1600GTL User Manual

trip leads to misinterpretations of
the oil fill quantity.
To ensure that the display of the
engine oil level is correct, only
check the oil level with the en-
gine at operating temperature.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle at
operating temperature on its
center stand.
Allow engine to idle until fan
starts, then let it continue run-
ning for an additional minute.
Switch off the engine and wait
for about one minute to allow
the oil to drain into the sump.
Wipe area around oil filler loca-
tion clean.
Remove oil dipstick 1 and wipe
it with a clean, dry cloth.
Position oil dipstick on oil filler
opening, but do not screw in.
Remove oil dipstick and read
fluid level.
Specified level of engine
oil
between MIN and MAX
marking (Engine at operat-
ing temperature)
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l)
(Difference between MIN
and MAX)
If the oil level is below MIN mark:
Topping up engine oil ( 112).
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BMW K 1600GTL Specifications

General

Displacement	1, 649 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Front Brakes	Dual disc brakes, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Traction Control	Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
Engine Type	Oil/water-cooled 4-stroke in-line 6-cylinder engine, two overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder
Power	160 hp (118 kW) at 7, 750 rpm
Torque	175 Nm at 5, 250 rpm
Fuel Capacity	26.5 liters
Seat Height	750 mm (29.5 in)
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear Brakes	Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 2-piston caliper
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partly integral)
Wheelbase	1, 618 mm (63.7 in)