BMW K 1600 GTL
2022
Touring- Engine capacity
- 1649 cm³
- Power
- 160 hp (119 kW)
Motorcycle catalogue
BMW
BMW Motorrad is the motorcycle arm of the Munich carmaker, and for most riders its name is tied to two things: the boxer engine and the GS. The flat twin, with its cylinders sticking out either side, powers the R models, from the R 1300 GS adventure bike to the R 1250 RT tourer and the retro R nineT. The rest of the range uses other layouts. The F models run parallel twins, the S 1000 R borrows its four-cylinder engine from the S 1000 RR superbike, and the G 310 R is the small single that opens the line-up. The wider range now also includes the R 18 cruisers and the C 400 scooters. Our catalogue currently lists 27 BMW models across seven classes: adventure, naked, sport touring, touring, cruiser, scooter and sport. Explore available specifications by model year, photos and related models.
| Brand and model | Category | Years | Engine capacity | Power | Weight | Seat height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW K 1600 GTL | Touring | 2022 | 1649 cm³ | 160 hp (119 kW) | 357.9 kg | 750 mm |
| BMW R 1250 RT | Touring | 2019–2020 | 1254 cm³ | 134 hp (100 kW) | 279 kg | — |
| BMW K 1600 GT | Touring | 2016 | 1649 cm³ | 160 hp (119 kW) | 332 kg | 810 mm |
BMW R 1250 RT
2019–2020
Touring- Engine capacity
- 1254 cm³
- Power
- 134 hp (100 kW)
BMW K 1600 GT
2016
Touring- Engine capacity
- 1649 cm³
- Power
- 160 hp (119 kW)
How to choose BMW
- Choosing between GS models? Open the R 1300 GS and the F 900 GS side by side in the compare tool to see how size, weight and power change.
- BMW often sells the same bike with different seat options, so check the seat height on the model page for the exact version you're considering.
- The naked range spans a wide spread, from the G 310 R to the S 1000 R, so the class alone tells you little about the bike.
At a glance
27 models
- Power
- Median: 109 hp (81 kW)
- Typical range: 89 hp (67 kW)–140 hp (105 kW)
- Recorded weight
- Median: 237 kg
- Typical range: 214 kg–273.5 kg
- Seat height
- Median: 812.5 mm
- Typical range: 775 mm–845.8 mm
Medians and the middle half of values, calculated from the latest model-year profiles with available data.
Models to explore
Numerical A2 candidates
These profiles meet the 35 kW and 0.2 kW/kg limits. Check market approval and the original unrestricted power before choosing an A2 motorcycle.
- BMW G 310 R — 25 kW · 0.152 kW/kg
- BMW C 400 X — 25 kW · 0.123 kW/kg
FAQ
- What does GS stand for?
- GS is usually read as Gelände/Straße, German for off-road and road. It marks BMW's dual-purpose adventure models, such as the R 1300 GS and the F 900 GS.
- Do all BMW motorcycles have a boxer engine?
- No. The boxer twin is used in the R models. The F models use parallel twins, the S 1000 R has an inline four, and the G 310 R is a single.
- Which BMW classes are covered in the catalogue?
- Adventure, naked, sport touring, touring, cruiser, scooter and sport. You can browse each one from this page or move to the category pages to compare BMW with other brands.