Data & equipment

The BMW K 1600 Grand America

The K 1600 Grand America represents exclusive character, comfort and performance for two in typical bagger style. Find out about the technical data and extensive equipment here.

Technical data

Engine

Rated output
118 kW (160 hp) at 6,750 rpm
Emission control
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Type
Oil/water-cooled, six-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder
Bore x stroke
72 mm x 67.5 mm
Capacity
1,649 cc
Max. torque
132.7 lbs-ft at 5,250 rpm
Compression ratio
12.2 : 1
Mixture control
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Exhaust emission standards
EU 5+

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed
162 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC
5.9 l
CO2 emission based on WMTC
137 g/km
Fuel type
Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E0/E5/E10/E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI

Electrical system

Alternator
Three-phase alternator with 700 W (nominal power)
Battery
12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch
Multiplate clutch in oil bath
Gearbox
Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox with helical gears
Drive
Cardan

Chassis / brakes

Frame
Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, co-supporting engine
Front wheel location / suspension
BMW Motorrad Duolever, central shock absorber with helical spring
Rear wheel location / suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, central spring strut
Suspension travel, front / rear
115 mm / 125 mm
Wheelbase
1,618 mm
Castor
106.4 mm
Steering head angle
62.2°
Wheels
Aluminium cast wheels
Rim, front
3.50 x 17"
Rim, rear
6.00 x 17"
Tire, front
120/70 ZR17
Tire, rear
190/55 ZR17
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partial integral, lean angle optimized)

Dimensions / weights

Seat height at unladen weight
29.5"
Inner leg curve at unladen weight
69.1"
Usable tank volume
26.5 l
Reserve
approx. 4 l
Length
2,560 mm (over top case)
Height
1,440 - 1,580 mm (above windshield, at DIN unladen weight)
Width
1,000 mm (with case)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled
367 kg
1)
Permitted total weight
560 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)
193 kg

1) According to Guideline (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.

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