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Do not run the engine in an

enclosed space.

Risk of burn injury

CAUTION

Engine and exhaust system

become very hot when the

vehicle is in use.

Risk of burn injury

When you park the vehicle

make sure that no-one and no

objects can come into contact

with the hot engine and ex-

haust system.

Catalytic converter

If misfiring causes unburned fuel

to enter the catalytic converter,

there is a danger of overheating

and damage.

For this reason, observe the fol-

lowing points:

Do not run the fuel tank dry.

Do not attempt to start or run

the engine with a spark-plug

cap disconnected.

Stop the engine immediately if

it misfires.

Use only unleaded fuel.

Comply with all specified main-

tenance intervals.

ATTENTION

Unburned fuel in catalytic

converter.

Damage to catalytic converter.

Note the points listed for

protection of the catalytic

converter.

Risk of overheating

ATTENTION

Engine running for prolonged

period with vehicle at stand-

still.

Overheating due to insufficient

cooling. In extreme cases, the

motorcycle could catch fire.

Do not allow the engine to idle

unnecessarily.

Ride away immediately after

starting the engine.

Manipulation

ATTENTION

Tampering with the motor-

cycle (e.g. engine manage-

ment ECU, throttle valves,

clutch).

Damage to the affected parts,

failure of safety-relevant func-

tions. Damage due to tampering

is not covered by the warranty.

Do not tamper with the vehicle

in any way that could result in

tuned performance.

Riding

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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)