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Touring · 2023

2023 BMW K 1600 Grand America

US$ 27465. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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MotoLibrary Score
73 /100 Sporty
Top Speed
161 km/h
Torque
180 Nm
Engine
1649 ccm

2023 Bmw K 1600 Grand America 2023 2023 BMW K 1600 Grand America Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2023 Bmw K 1600 Grand America 2023 2023 BMW K 1600 Grand America touring motorcycle, Bmw K 1600 Grand America 2023 pairs a 1649 cc (100.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line six, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 179.9 Nm (132.7 lb-ft) at 5,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 72.0 x 67.5 mm (2.8 x 2.7 inches) with a 12.2:1 compression ratio.

Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 750 mm (29.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,618 mm (63.7 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 26.5-liter (7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 465 km (289 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 161 km/h (100 mph).

Theoretical Range
~465 km (289 mi)
Engine
Displacement 1649.0 ccm (100.62 cubic inches)
Engine Type In-line six, four-stroke
Torque 179.9 Nm (18.3 kgf-m or 132.7 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM
Compression 12.2:1
Bore x Stroke 72.0 x 67.5 mm (2.8 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Lubrication Dry sump
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Multi-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Performance
Top Speed 160.9 km/h (100.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption 5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg)
Chassis
Frame Type Bridge-type, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine
Trail 106 mm (4.2 inches)
Front Suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Front Travel 115 mm (4.5 inches)
Rear Suspension Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut
Rear Travel 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1618 mm (63.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre 190/55-ZR17
Front Brakes Double disc. ABS. Four-piston fixed calipers.
Rear Brakes Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height 750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Overall Length 2560 mm (100.8 inches)
Overall Width 1000 mm (39.4 inches)
Fuel Capacity 26.50 litres (7.00 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Black Storm Metallic, Manhattan Metallic Matte, Meteoric II Dust Metallic
Notes

Audio system with Bluetooth. Cruise control. DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment). Seat heating. Heated grips. Windscreen high.

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Torque
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
Rider Profile

Who Is This Bike For?

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Long Distance Touring
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Seat Height
75 cm / 29.5 in
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