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Electronic suspension as standard and optional reverse assist

BMW K1600GT update

Written by Ben Purvis , Date 11:42 AM

The BMW K1600GT has been around since 2010 and for 2017 it’s getting updates to keep it legal and improve the ownership experience.

bmw-k1600gt-2017-270-highresAs well as the Euro4 emissions changes that every bike on sale next year must undergo, the K1600GT is gaining standard electronic suspension. It’s the firm’s Dynamic ESA system with automatic damping adjustment. There’s also the option of an electronic reverse gear that takes the strain out of manoeuvring the bike.bmw-k1600gt-2017-281-highres

Further new options include Intelligent Emergency Call, which dials for assistance in the event of an accident. BMW’s Shift Assistant Pro for clutchless gearchanges is also on the options list.

The bike gets cosmetic updates including revised wind deflectors.  There are also new side trims as well as redesigned instruments. New colours – red metallic, black metallic and a more dynamic blue-and-black combo – complete the changes.

Performance remains unchanged, with 160bhp and 175Nm from the unique 1600cc inline six-cylinder engine.

 

As ever, the options list is massive. You can add any of the following to the bike:

Safety Package:
Adaptive turning light, daytime running light, tyre pressure control TPC,
Hill Start Control.
Comfort Package:
Shift Assistant Pro, central locking, alarm system DWA, Keyless Ride, LED
auxilliary headlights.
• Shift Assistant Pro.
• Reverse assist.
• Intelligent Emergency Call.
• Adaptive turning light.
• Tyre pressure control TPC.
• Central locking (only in conjunction with alarm system DWA).
• Alarm system DWA (only in conjunction with central locking).
• LED additional headlight.
• Rider’s seat, low (780 / 800 mm).
• Audio system and preparation for navigation unit.
• Preparation for audio system and navigation unit.
• Preparation for navigation unit.
• HP sports silencer.
• Liners for touring case.
• Impact protection for touring case.
• Protective foil for touring case.
• Topcase in body finish, 49 l.
• Liner for topcase.
• Storage compartment for topcase.
• Additional brake light for topcase.
• Fuel tank bag, waterproof.
• Vario insert for tank rucksack.
• Softbag, small, 30 l – 35 l.
Design.
• Windshield trim elements, chrome-plated.
• Case strips, chrome-plated.
• Topcase lid trim element, chrome-plated.
• Forged wheels.
• Windshield, low.
• Seat, single-section, low (seat height: 750 mm).
• Seat, single-section (seat height: 780 mm).
• Seat, single-section, high (seat height: 810 mm).
• Rider’s seat, height-adjustable (seat height: 780/800 mm).
• Rider’s seat, height-adjustable, high (seat height: 810/830 mm).
• BMW Motorrad Navigator V.
• Dual USB charger with cable for 12V socket.
Safety.
• Crash bar.
• LED additional headlight.
• Ground lighting (only in conjunction with central locking; only for certain countries (not ECE)).
• Brake disc lock with integrated alarm system.
• BMW Motorrad warning triangle.
• First aid set, large.
• First aid set, small.
• BMW Motorrad battery charger 230 V.
• BMW Motorrad battery charger 110 V.
• BMW Motorrad battery charger for UK.
• Multifunction tool.
• Mini foot pump.
• Repair set for tubeless tyres.

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