BMW K1600GTL User Manual

Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.
Installing battery
Place the battery in the battery
compartment, positive terminal
on the right in the forward dir-
ection of travel.
Install the retainer and install
screws 4.
ATTENTION
Battery not connected in ac-
cordance with correct pro-
cedure.
Risk of short-circuit
Always proceed in compliance
with the specified installation
sequence.
Install battery positive lead 3
first and close cover 2.
Then install battery negative
lead 1.
Installing seat ( 127).
Switch on the ignition.
Set the time in Settings
- Time and set the date in
Settings - Date.
Fuses
Replacing fuses
Switch off the ignition.
Remove seat ( 125).
ATTENTION
Jumpering of blown fuses.
Risk of short-circuit and fire.
Always replace a defective fuse
with a new fuse of the same
amperage.
Consult the fuse assignment
diagram and replace the de-
fective fuse.
NOTICE
If fuse defects recur frequently
have the electric circuits checked
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Installing seat ( 127).
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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)