K 1600 GTL E

2014 BMW K 1600 GTL E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in BMW's touring motorcycle lineup, the 2014 BMW K 1600 GTL E features a 1649 cc (100.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line six, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 160 HP (116.8 kW) at 7,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 175 Nm (129.1 lb-ft) at 5,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 97 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,250 rpm) and peak power (7,750 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the K 1600 GTL E measures 364 kg (802 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.44 HP/kg (2.28 kg per horsepower). 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 4.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 576 km (358 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 201 km/h (125 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2012 to 2014, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.