BMW K1600GTL User Manual

Comply with checklist
At regular intervals, use the
checklist below to check your
motorcycle.
Always before riding off:
Operation of the brake system.
Operation of the lights and sig-
nalling equipment.
Checking clutch function
( 137).
Check the tyre tread depth
( 138).
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured.
Every 3rd refuelling stop:
without Electronic Suspension
Adjustment (ESA)
OE
Adjust spring preload for rear
wheel ( 78).
without Electronic Suspension
Adjustment (ESA)
OE
Adjust the damping for rear
wheel ( 79).
with Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment (ESA)
OE
Adjusting suspension ( 81).
Checking engine oil level
( 130).
Checking front brake pad thick-
ness ( 132).
Check rear brake pad thickness
( 133).
Check brake-fluid level, front
brakes ( 134).
Check the brake-fluid level, rear
brakes ( 135).
Check coolant level ( 136).
Starting
Starting engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 95)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 95)
DTC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 96)
Select neutral or, if a gear is
engaged, pull the clutch lever.
NOTICE
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if you start it with
the gearbox in neutral and then
engage a gear before retracting
the side stand.
When starting a cold engine
at low ambient temperatures:
disengage the clutch and turn
the twistgrip slightly to open
the throttle.
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94
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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)