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BMW K1600 Grand America Motorbikes For Sale

BMW K1600 Grand America

Launch RRP: £24,410

Insurance Costs: 10 of 10

What Is It?

The BMW K1600 Grand America is a premium touring bike with all the toys and is powered by a Euro 5 compliant 1,649 cc inline six engine, producing 158.2 bhp at 6,750 rpm and maximum torque at 5,250 rpm.

Features include:

Aluminium frame and shaft drive
Dual 320 mm discs up front with four piston calipers
320 mm disc at the rear with two piston caliper
Cornering ABS with dynamic brake light
Front Duolever suspension with 115 mm travel
Rear Paralever suspension with 125 mm travel
Semi-active electronic suspension
Traction control with three modes (Rain / Road / Dynamic)
Cruise control
Hill start control
LED lights all round with cornering headlight
Mobile glovebox with USB-C port and ventilation
Folding rear mudguard for easy tyre changes
Heated grips and seat
10.25" TFT dash with connectivity
TPMS
6 speed gearbox with gear position indicator

It's essentially the K1600 Bagger with a top box, footboards as standard, Chrome engine bars under them, a tall screen, audio system and reverse gear but it weighs 26 kg more. Top speed is electronically limited to 100 mph in order to maintain stability even with increased load at the rear of the bike.

Compared to the 2018-2021 model there's a few engine tweaks, peak power appears 1,000 rpm lower down the range with 3% more peak torque, it now includes engine drag control via a motor slip regulator, there's a huge 10.25" dash, 2.0 audio system and the electronic suspension / cornering headlight have been improved.

The electrically adjusted suspension has Road mode which automatically adjusts itself and Cruise mode which offers gentle damping for comfort at low speeds.

The standard reverse gear offers easy manoeuvring and is powered by the starter motor, operated from the left bar and the screen is electrically adjustable with memory. The 17" 10-spoke forged wheels take a 120/70 tyre at the front and 190/55 at the rear.

Accessories include a quickshifter, pillion footboards / armrests, SOS emergency call, navigation system, centre stand, keyless start, 780 mm high seat, LED fog lights, floor parking light and forged handlebars.

Colours: Black, green, black/white (Option 719)

Specs

Capacity: 1,649 cc (very high)

Power: 158 bhp, 118 kW (very high)

Red Line: 8,500 rpm (average)

Top Speed: 100 mph, 161 km/h (average)

Fuel Consumption / Gas Mileage: 40 mpg, 7.1 l/100km, 14.2 km/l (average)

Range: 230 miles, 370 km (high)

Fuel Capacity: 26.5 litres, 7.0 US gallons (very high)

Seat Height: 750 mm, 29.5 inches (low)

Wet Weight: 370 kg, 816 pounds (very heavy)

Power to Weight: 0.427 bhp/kg, 0.318 kW/kg

Road Tax (VED): £96 / Year (very high)

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