2012 BMW K1600GTL Review

2012 BMW K1600GTL is a high performance motorcycle with impressive, supreme and equally unique appearance, creating a desire to travel at first sight. It comes standard with plenty of features, which include xenon headlights, heated seat and grips, onboard computer and cruise control. The body colors include Vermilion Red metallic and Light Grey metallic, which create a charming contrast with powerplant in Platinum metallic matte and wheels and frame in Ostra Grey. For several years, inline six-cylinder powerplants have exercised a special charm. Besides their perfect running smoothness, they also provide supreme torque and horsepower, providing the rider powerful emotional impressions.

Originally, the six cylinders’ inline arrangement resulted in either very wide or very long constructions, depending on installation position that led to disadvantages in terms of weight distribution, centre of gravity and chassis geometry. Weighing 102.6 kilograms, its powerplant is by far the lightest serially created inline six-cylinder engine for bikes in the segment 1000cc. Both the vehicle’s consistent lightweight construction and the low engine weight as a whole contribute to its low weight.

The 2012 BMW K1600GTL is developed, designed and engineered to make luxury light footed, it is due too its distinctive chassis, which offers excellent handling. The optional Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) II ensures that it always glides completely smoothly since the systems enable the suspension and damping to be adapted according to condition and preference at the press of a button. Motivation for the K1600GTL comes from a 1649cc four-stroke inline Oil/water cooled six-cylinder four valves per cylinder double overhead camshafts engine, which is good for pulsating 160 horsepower @ 7750 rpm with 129 pound feet of torque @ 5250 rpm.

The 2012 BMW K1600GTL offers a new dimension to luxury touring combining best-in-class comfort with smooth power from its 6-cylinder powerplant. Pillion passenger and rider benefit from an excellent wind protection, abundance of room for both luggage and riders and upright, relaxed seating position, making long distances more enjoyable unlike before. Its ergonomic design features rider footrests that are further lower and forward, handlebars that reach further back towards rider and a dual-level, single section seat unit and is geared towards maximum comfort. The K1600GTL’s ergonomics are designed and engineered for long distance journeys and leave nothing to be desired for either pillion passenger or rider comfort-wise.

2012 BMW K1600GTL Features and Specifications:

Standard Factory Equipment:

Special Features

• Seat Heating
• Cruise Control
• Electrically adjustable windshield
• Heated Grips
• Detachable Color coded topcase
• Color coded pannier cases
• Comfort Footrests
• Comfort Windshield
• Power Modes (Rain, Road and Dynamic)
• Xenon Headlight
• LED Indicators
• E-gas (ride-by-wire throttle)
• BMW Motorrad integral ABS (Partial)

Engine/Driveline

• 4 valve cylinder head
• Six-cylinder inline engine mounted across frame
• Stainless steel exhaust system
• Fuel grade 95 RON
• Shaft drive
• 6-Speed transmission
• Digital engine management (BMS-KP2)
• 2 Closed loop 3 way catalytic converter EU-4
• E-gas

Running Gear

• BMW Motorrad integral ABS (Partial)
• Slipper clutch
• Twin disk front brake (EVO, 320mm dial)
• BMW Motorrad paralever (EVO) rear and duolever front suspension
• Hydraulic rear spring preload adjuster
• Single disk rear brake
• Continually adjustable rear rebound damping
• Side stand with engine cut out
• Braided clutch hose
• Braided brake hose
• Cast aluminium wheels

Electronics

• Hazard warning flasher
• Electronic immobilizer
• LED Tail light
• LED Indicators
• Info flat screen (gear indicator, digital clock, coolant temperature and cruising range indicator, fuel gauge, service interval indicator, total and 2 trip odometer and display onboard computer: average consumption 2x, remaining distance and average speed
• Brake pad renewal indicator
• Cruise control
• Seat heating
• Power modes
• Xenon headlight
• Heated grips
• Audio system with preparation for GPS
• Power socket

Equipment

• One key system for steering, ignition, pannier case, fuel filler cap, top case, dual seat locks and storage compartment
• Electrically adjustable windshield
• Centre stand
• Adjustable clutch lever and handbrake
• Comfort windshield
• Comfort footrests
• Chrome body kit
• One piece seat bench
• Color coded pannier cases
• Detachable color coded topcase
• Storage compartment with toolkit under seat
• Integral ignition switch and steering lock

Overall, like other touring motorcycles, the 2012 BMW K1600GTL stand for a perfect synthesis of dynamic performance, comfort and supremacy.