BMW K1600GTL User Manual

minutes before repeating the
attempt in order to protect the
starter motor and the donor
battery.
Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing the jump leads.
Disconnect the jump lead from
the negative terminals first,
then disconnect the second
lead from the positive termin-
als.
Installing seat ( 127).
Lighting
Replacing bulb for high-
beam headlight
NOTICE
The description below steps you
through the procedure for repla-
cing the left bulb. The procedure
for working on the right side is
the same.
Turn slipstream deflector 1 out.
Remove screw 2 and work
side cover 3 to the rear and
remove.
Remove screw 1.
Switch on the ignition and raise
the windscreen to its highest
position.
Remove screw 2 and work
hand protector 3 to the side
to remove.
Switch off the ignition and
wait until the windscreen has
moved to its lowest position.
Remove screws 1.
Work speaker unit 2 to the rear
to remove.
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BMW K1600GTL Specifications

General

Displacement	1649 cc
ABS	Standard
Traction Control	Standard
Suspension Front	BMW Motorrad Duolever
Suspension Rear	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Tires Front	120/70 ZR 17
Tires Rear	190/55 ZR 17
Engine Type	Oil/water-cooled, six-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine
Power	118 kW (160 hp) at 7, 750 rpm
Torque	175 Nm at 5250 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel Capacity	26.5 liters
Seat Height	750 mm
Brakes Front	Dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes Rear	Single 320 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Weight	358 kg (unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled)