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2024BMW K 1600 B Midnight

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The 2024 BMW K 1600 B Midnight is a luxurious touring cruiser powered by a muscular 1649cc inline-six engine delivering 158 horsepower and smooth, responsive acceleration. This bike suits riders seeking long-distance comfort with premium build quality and sophisticated performance, best known for its exceptional refinement, advanced technology, and commanding presence on the road.

Capacity: 1649.0 ccm
Engine: In-line six, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 344.0 kg
Seat height: 750 mm
Power: 158.2 HP (116.4 kW) @ 7750 RPM

⇄ Compare with another bike ＋ Add to garage All model years ⚠ Recalls listed (2)

Other years 2022 2023 2024

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering70%

City riding55%

Daily riding75%

Touring98%

Two-up92%

Track30%

Best for: Built for effortless long-distance touring with a bagger-style silhouette, blending big in-line six power with shaft-drive smoothness and full luggage capacity.
Built for: A refined, muscular grand tourer that delivers turbine-smooth six-cylinder power, effortless overtaking torque, and a relaxed cruiser-like riding stance rather than sharp sportbike aggression.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders seeking a lightweight, flickable bike for tight twisties or any kind of off-road use.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 750mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2024 BMW K 1600 B Midnight, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1649.0 ccm
Power: 158.2 HP (116.4 kW) @ 7750 RPM
Torque: 175.0 Nm (17.8 kgf-m) @ 5250 RPM
Engine type: In-line six, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.4599 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 72.0 x 67.5 mm
Compression: 12.2:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Dry sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Clutch: Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath

Performance

Top speed: 201.2 km/h (125.0 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1618 mm
Overall length: 2470 mm
Overall width: 1000 mm
Overall height: 1300 mm
Seat height: 750 mm
Wet weight: 344.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 26.50 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 4.00 litres
Carrying capacity: Saddle bags
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Bridge-type, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine
Front suspension: BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Rear suspension: Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut
Front wheel travel: 115 mm
Rear wheel travel: 135 mm
Rake (fork angle): 27.8°
Trail: 106 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 190/55-ZR17

Other

Color options: Midnight Galaxy
Comments: Cruise control, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment), Seat heating

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2022	2023	2024
Capacity	1649 cc	1649 cc	1649 cc
Seat height	750 mm	750 mm	750 mm
Fuel capacity	26.5 L	26.5 L	26.5 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 2 recalls may apply

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETSApr 2026 · 26V214000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.

Risk: An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 25, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 25, 2026.

SUSPENSION:FRONTFeb 2024 · 24V165000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1250RT, K 1600GT, K 1600GTL, and K 1600B motorcycles. The front spring strut may contain an incorrectly manufactured proportional valve that can loosen, and result in strut failure and a loss of stability.

Risk: A loss of stability while riding can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the strut production dates and replace the front spring struts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

These recalls cover some 2024 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all BMW recalls →