BMW K 1600 B SE - 2018 Specifications and Reviews

2018

Intresting Fact:

The B in the name stand for Bagger

About the BMW K 1600 B SE

Powered by a Euro 4 compliant 1649.00cc six cylinder inline engine, producing 158bhp at 7,750rpm and maximum torque at 5,250rpm.

Essentially the same bike as the BMW K1600GT but with fixed deep-set side cases fitted with integrated rear lights, shiny Chromed exhausts and lower pillion seat (7cm lower vs the GT).

The electrically adjustable suspension has several modes: "Road" which automatically adjusts itself and "Cruise" which offers gentle damping for comfort at low speeds.

Optional Extras include a quickshifter, rider/pillion comfort footrests, reverse gear, intelligent emergency call, audio connection, navigation system, crash bars, centre stand, lower seat, LED fog lights, cornering headlight and forged handlebars. There is also an optional reverse assist which gives you a reverse gear for easy manoeuvring, operated from the left bar.

Versions:

SE: Keyless start, LED fog lights, tyre pressure monitoring, centre stand and hill start control

LE: SE plus audio system, reverse gear and dynamic traction control

General information
Category	Touring
Year	2018
Model	BMW K 1600 B SE

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Emission details	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Greenhouse gases	132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel consumption	5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg)
Clutch	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Transmission type,final drive	Shaft drive (cardan)
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Lubrication system	Dry sump
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel system	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection
Valves per cylinder	4
Bore x Stroke	72.0 x 67.5 mm (2.8 x 2.7 inches)
Compression	12.2:1
Torque	175.00 Nm (17.8 kgf-m or 129.1 ft.lbs) @ 5520 Revolutions">RPM
Power	160.00 Horsepower">HP (116.8 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 7750 Revolutions">RPM
Engine type	In-line six, four-stroke
Capacity:	1649.00 ccm (100.62 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Front brakes diameter	320 mm (12.6 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
Rear tyre	190/55-ZR17
Front tyre	120/70-ZR17
Rear wheel travel	135 mm (5.3 inches)
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front wheel travel	125 mm (4.9 inches)
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Duolever
Trail	108 mm (4.3 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	27.8°
Frame type	Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine

Physical measures and capacities
Reserve fuel capacity	4.00 litres (1.06 gallons)
Fuel capacity	26.50 litres (7.00 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,720 mm (67.7 inches)
Overall width	1,000 mm (39.4 inches)
Overall length	2,489 mm (98.0 inches)
Overall height	1,465 mm (57.7 inches)
Alternate seat height	780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Seat height	750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	336.0 kg (740.8 pounds)
Other specs
Comments	Windscreen. Dynamic Traction Control. Adaptive Headlight. Tyre Pressure Control.
Carrying capacity	Saddle bags
Starter	Electric
Color options	Black Storm Metallic

Rider Reviews

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MotorcycleDB Review

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