BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad K 1600 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
The numbers in context
Each figure read against the 148 sports bikes we have reviewed.
The figures below are the manufacturer's. To make them mean something, each is read against the 148 sports bikes we have reviewed: the class average is the number to beat, and the rank shows how far the K 1600 is from the ends of the field.
The 1649 cc engine is 1113 cc above the class average of 536 cc, 2nd of 148. Peak power of 158 bhp is 92 bhp above the class average of 66 bhp, 17th of 148. The extra power is what you feel on an overtake with a pillion. Torque of 180 Nm is the highest of the 148 we have data for. High torque for the class means fewer downshifts in traffic.
Kerb weight is 344 kg, 162 kg above the class average of 182 kg, 145th of 146. Expect that mass to show in traffic and when paddling it backwards, though it also helps stability at speed. Seat height is 750 mm, 63 mm below the class average of 813 mm, 143rd of 144. Most riders from about 5'2" will get both feet flat. Fuel tank is 26.5 litres, 12.4 litres above the class average of 14.1 litres, 2nd of 145. At a realistic 14 kmpl that is roughly 383 km between fills.
Wheelbase is 1618 mm, 212 mm above the class average of 1406 mm, 2nd of 141. A longer wheelbase trades some agility for stability at speed and with a pillion.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 1649 cc
- Engine type
- 6 Cylinder, Water/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 158 bhp
- Torque
- 180 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 17 kmpl
- Cooling
- Oil-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
- Rear suspension
- Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Electric
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 344 kg
- Fuel tank
- 26.5 L
- Seat height
- 750 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1618 mm
- Length
- 2470 mm
- Width
- 1000 mm
- Height
- 1440 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 190/55-ZR17
Source: BMW Motorrad official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The K 1600 weighs 344 kg with fluids, has an 750 mm seat, and rides on a 1618 mm wheelbase.
The fuel tank holds 26.5 litres.
Tyres are 120/70-ZR17 front and 190/55-ZR17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Equipment against Versys 650, Multistrada V2 and PAN America 1250 Special
Equipment present on at least one variant of each; check the variant table for trim-specific items.
Only the K 1600 has
- Projector headlamp
Rivals have, it lacks
- USD front forks
- Slipper clutch
Colours
K 1600 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the K 1600?
- It uses a 1649cc engine producing 158 bhp and 180 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the K 1600 suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 750 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Does the K 1600 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the K 1600 have?
- 19 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
K 1600 from
₹37.49 Lakh