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| Specifications |  BMW K 1600 Grand AmericaBMW · 2027 |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance. | 1,649cc1,649 cc |
Maximum torqueMore torque. Engine speed and gearing also affect pulling power. | 132.7 lbs-ft at 5,250 rpm |
Bore × stroke | 72 mm x 67.5 mm |
Rated power | 160hp160 hp at 6,750 rpm |
Compression ratio | 12.2 : 1 |
| Dimensions and weight | |
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature. | 29.5” |
Wheelbase (as stated in source) | 63.7” |
| Chassis, brakes and suspension | |
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable. | YesBMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized) |
Frame | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine |
Wheels | Cast aluminum wheels |
| Other declared specifications | |
Type | Oil/water-cooled, six-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder |
Mixture control | Electronic intake pipe injection digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire |
Emission control | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter |
Maximum speed | 100 mph |
Fuel type | Unleaded super (max. 15 % Ethanol, E15) / ROZ 95 / 90 AKI |
Alternator | Three-phase alternator with 700 W (nominal power) |
Drive | Shaft drive |
Front wheel location / suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut |
Rear wheel location / suspension | Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut |
Suspension travel, front / rear | 4.5” / 5.3” |
Castor | 4.2” |
Steering head angel | 62.2° |
Rim, front | 3.50 x 17“ |
Rim, rear | 6.00 x 17“ |
Tire, front | 120/70 ZR 17 |
Tire, rear | 190/55 ZR 17 |
Brake, front | Dual disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers |
Brake, rear | Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, double-piston caliper |
Inner leg curve | 69.3” |
Usable tank volume | approx. 7 gal. |
Reserve | approx. 1 gal. |
Length (over top case) | 100.8” |
Height (at windshield) | 56.7” – 62.2” |
Width (incl. side cases) | 39.4” |
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled 1) | 809.1 lbs. 1) |
Permitted total weight | 1,234.6 lbs. |
Payload (with standard equipment) | 425.5 lbs |
| Equipment | |
battery | 12 V / 16 Ah |
| Fuel and transmission | |
clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath |
Transmission | 6-speed, helical, gearbox |
| Data source | Specification source |
| BMW K 1600 Grand America |
|---|
Engine |
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance. |
1,649cc1,649 cc |
Maximum torqueMore torque. Engine speed and gearing also affect pulling power. |
| 132.7 lbs-ft at 5,250 rpm |
Bore × stroke |
| 72 mm x 67.5 mm |
Rated power |
160hp160 hp at 6,750 rpm |
Compression ratio |
| 12.2 : 1 |
Dimensions and weight |
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature. |
| 29.5” |
Wheelbase (as stated in source) |
| 63.7” |
Chassis, brakes and suspension |
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable. |
YesBMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized) |
Frame |
| Bridge-type frame, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine |
Wheels |
| Cast aluminum wheels |
Other declared specifications |
Type |
| Oil/water-cooled, six-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder |
Mixture control |
| Electronic intake pipe injection digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire |
Emission control |
| Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter |
Maximum speed |
| 100 mph |
Fuel type |
| Unleaded super (max. 15 % Ethanol, E15) / ROZ 95 / 90 AKI |
Alternator |
| Three-phase alternator with 700 W (nominal power) |
Drive |
| Shaft drive |
Front wheel location / suspension |
| BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut |
Rear wheel location / suspension |
| Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut |
Suspension travel, front / rear |
| 4.5” / 5.3” |
Castor |
| 4.2” |
Steering head angel |
| 62.2° |
Rim, front |
| 3.50 x 17“ |
Rim, rear |
| 6.00 x 17“ |
Tire, front |
| 120/70 ZR 17 |
Tire, rear |
| 190/55 ZR 17 |
Brake, front |
| Dual disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers |
Brake, rear |
| Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, double-piston caliper |
Inner leg curve |
| 69.3” |
Usable tank volume |
| approx. 7 gal. |
Reserve |
| approx. 1 gal. |
Length (over top case) |
| 100.8” |
Height (at windshield) |
| 56.7” – 62.2” |
Width (incl. side cases) |
| 39.4” |
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled 1) |
| 809.1 lbs. 1) |
Permitted total weight |
| 1,234.6 lbs. |
Payload (with standard equipment) |
| 425.5 lbs |
Equipment |
battery |
| 12 V / 16 Ah |
Fuel and transmission |
clutch |
| Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath |
Transmission |
| 6-speed, helical, gearbox |
Data source |
| Specification source |
Green marks an advantage in that specification. “—” means data is unavailable.