BMW Motorrad K 1600 Grand America

Travelling in pairs means experiencing every kilometre twice. Makes sense, right? However, with the K 1600 Grand America you will always experience more. Its superior six-cylinder engine lets you casually cruise towards the horizon: perfectly equipped with footboards, topcase featuring backrest and high windscreen. As a result, it won’t be easy to say which was the most beautiful moment of the tour at the end of each day. Still, the stories about every kilometre will feel at least twice as good. Simply put: #RideAndShare

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Highlights at a glance

You will experience every kilometre more intensively with the K 1600 Grand America. And yet you’ll never get enough: thanks to the standard additional headlight and the full LED headlight with adaptive headlight, you can now travel more safely and confidently than ever before, even at night. Thanks to its swivel function, the light cone remains constant and adapts seamlessly when you lean into corners. After all, what’s better than never losing sight of the horizon even in the dark? The standard audio system 2.0 also opens up new dimensions. Apart from intuitive menu navigation and numerous sound profiles, there is not much to see: the antennas have been concealed. This makes enjoying the music all the more impressive. Just what you expect!

Further and more – always

Do you agree that travelling also means showing where you have come from and where you are heading? With numerous optional equipment and Original BMW Motorrad Accessories, you can tailor the K 1600 Grand America to suit your needs even more. For instance we optionally offer the comprehensive comfort package for even more pleasant travelling. Option 719 seat and forged wheels, on the other hand, represent the highest level of craftsmanship and exclusive taste while the forged handlebars complete the casual look. We have put together two more inspirations for you: You’ll see, we can always go that little bit further.

Reduced to the essentials: you

Thanks to its 10.25" TFT colour display, clear-cut design and hardened as well as anti-reflective cover glass, the re-designed cockpit of the K 1600 Grand America has been perfectly geared towards your journey. And the overall appearance? Streamlining in typical bagger style with a low rear section exudes elegance, power and an exclusive character. The high windscreen, comfortable footboards and the topcase with backrest clearly show one thing: no problem if the shared journey takes a little longer here. With all the comfort features – and like a duck takes to water.

Superior six-cylinder in-line engine

The engine of the K 1600 Grand America is happy to go the extra mile. In this process, it reacts so precisely and confidently to your commands that you can already feel it looking forward to the next corner and or straight every time: this is how legendary superiority, smoothness and performance feel. Thanks to the revised engine control unit, you will now be even happier to feel the urge to accelerate: 160 hp rated output now already develop 1,000 rpm earlier while the increased maximum torque of 180 Nm is now generated at 5,250 rpm. Consequently, you can whiz past the landscape with a twist of your wrist. The richer torque characteristic guarantees even more relaxed cruising. The engine brake control and Dynamic ESA guarantee the necessary stability and safety. And even the riding modes are even more focused now. For noticeably more riding fun – whether alone with a passenger.

Audio system 2.0 with outstanding sound

Top entertainment as standard: guaranteed by the sound, but also the intuitive operation and menu navigation. Regardless of whether you’re travelling alone or with a companion.

Superior six-cylinder engine

The smoothly running and superior character of the six-cylinder engine are legendary. Its revamped engine control unit now ensures even more power and an even more powerful appearance.

Practical topcase

The topcase features speakers to match the audio system 2.0 plus a USB-A charging socket and, of course, the backrest for your companion.

Integrated smartphone charging storage compartment

The splash-proof and specially ventilated charging storage compartment uses the USB-C port to supply your smartphone with power at all times.

Option 719 Casablanca

An air of luxury envelopes the K 1600 Grand America, with its Ionic Silver metallic paintwork and black, hand-painted lines. The Option 719 seat and Option 719 Classic forged wheels give a finishing touch to its stylish look.

Powerful headlights

World’s best: new full-LED headlight with adaptive headlight provides unprecedented illumination. For more dynamic cornering and significantly more passive safety.

Brilliant 10.25" TFT colour display

Anyone who loves looking out into the world should not be satisfied with a smaller display: dive fully into your navigation and enjoy connectivity.

Configurable Favourites buttons

Consequently, you will have quick access to your favourite functions: the four buttons can be configured as required.

Technical Specifications

Type

Oil/water-cooled, six-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder

Bore x stroke

72 mm x 67.5 mm

Capacity

1,649 cc

Rated output

118 kW (160 hp) at 6,750 rpm

Max. torque

180 Nm at 5,250 rpm

Compression ratio

12.2 : 1

Mixture control

Electronic intake pipe injection digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire

Emission control

Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5

Maximum speed

162 km/h

Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC

5.9 l

CO2 emission based on WMTC

137 g/km

Fuel type

Unleaded super (max. 15 % Ethanol, E15) / ROZ 95 / 90 AKI

Alternator

Three-phase alternator with 700 W (nominal power)

Battery

12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free

Clutch

Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath

Gearbox

6-speed, helical, gearbox

Drive

Shaft drive

Frame

Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine

Front wheel location / suspension

BMW Motorrad Duolever

central spring strut

Rear wheel location / suspension

Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever

central spring strut

Suspension travel, front / rear

115 mm / 125 mmm

Wheelbase

1,618 mm

Castor

106.4 mm

Steering head angel

62.2°

Wheels

Cast aluminium wheels

Rim, front

3.50 x 17“

Rim, rear

6.00 x 17“

Tyre, front

120/70 ZR 17

Tyre, 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

ABS

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized)

Seat height

750 mm

Inner leg curve

1,760 mm

Usable tank volume

approx. 26.5 l

Reserve

approx. 4 l

Length (over topcase)

2,560 mm

Height (at windshield)

1,440 – 1,580 mm

Width (incl. side cases)

1,000 mm

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1)

367 kg

Permitted total weight

560 kg

Payload (with standard equipment)

193 kg

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