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BMW K 1600 GTL E - 2012 Specifications and Reviews
2012
General information | |
| Category | Touring |
| Year | 2012 |
| Model | BMW K 1600 GTL E |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Emission details | Closed loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
| Greenhouse gases | 106.7 CO |
| Fuel consumption | 4.60 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg) |
| Driveline | Cardan Shaft |
| Clutch | Slipper clutch |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | DOHC |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection, digital engine management (BMS-X) |
| 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) @ 5250 |
| Power | 160.00 |
| Engine type | In-line six, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1649.00 ccm (100.62 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Aluminium |
| Rear brakes diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS |
| Front brakes diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear suspension travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rear suspension | BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front suspension 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 |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 litres (1.06 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 26.50 litres (7.00 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,680 mm (66.1 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. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4984 HP/kg |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 348.0 kg (767.2 pounds) |
| Dry weight | 321.0 kg (707.7 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Comments | Blata is from the Czech Republic. |
| Light | 12V 55W headlight |
| Wheelbase | 1,345 mm (53.0 inches) |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 |
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 |
| Rear wheel travel | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with Sachs shock absorber |
| Front wheel travel | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Marzocchi hydraulic fork |
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Torque | 10.60 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 7.8 ft.lbs) @ 8500 Revolutions">RPM |
| Capacity: | 124.00 ccm (7.57 cubic inches) |
| Color options | Silver, blue |
| Seat | One piece seat bench |
| Electrical | 12 V/19 Ah, maintenance free battery. |
| Starter | Electric |
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