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Rear wheel

Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW

Motorrad paralever

Type of rear suspension Central suspension strut pivoted to lever system.

Spring preload and rebound-stage damping step-

lessly adjustable.

with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA)

Central suspension strut pivoted to lever system.

Electrically adjustable damping and spring preload/

spring rate.

Spring travel, rear 5.3 in (135 mm), On wheel

Brakes

Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disk brake with 4-pis-

ton fixed calipers and floating brake disks

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

Type of rear brake Hydraulic disk brake with 2-piston floating caliper

and fixed brake disk

Brake-pad material, rear Organic

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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)