2020 BMW K1600 B
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The 2020 BMW K 1600 B is a touring motorcycle that is a fantastic touring motorcycle out there. It’s a bit simpler than its K 1600 stablemates. With that said, it’s still a fantastic touring motorcycle and offers a good cruiser take on the K 1600 platform.
The model features a 1,649cc six-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that makes 160 hp and 129 lb-ft of torque. It’s a good, strong engine that’s mated to a six-speed manual transmission. This engine has enough power and makes the bike genuinely quick.
The K 1600 B is at home on the highway but it can handle itself around town, too. The motorcycle offers quite a lot and that means it comes with a $20,095 price tag.
The motorcycle is available in Black Storm Metallic or Imperial Blue Metallic.
On this page: we’ve curated specs, features, news, photos/videos, etc. so you can read up on the new BMW K 1600 B in one place.
Model Overview
General Info
- Price: $ 20,095
- Key Features:
- ABS Pro
- On-Board Computer
- Cruise Control
Key Specs
- Engine type: 1649cc Liquid cooled, 4-stroke in-line 6-cylinder engine,
- Power: 160 hp
- Wet weight: 494 lbs (224 kg)
- Seat height: 30.7 Inch
Key Competitors
- Honda Gold Wing
- Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
- Suzuki Boulevard C90T
2020 BMW K 1600 B Specifications
ENGINE |
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| Engine | 1649cc Liquid cooled, 4-stroke in-line 6-cylinder engine | |
| Power | 160 hp | |
| Bore x Stroke | 72 mm x 67.5 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | 12.2 : 1 | |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system | |
| Starter | Electric | |
| Lubrication | ||
DRIVETRAIN |
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| Clutch | Multi-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operated | |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final Drive | Shaft drive 2.75:1 | |
CHASSIS |
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| Suspension Front | BMW Duolever; central spring strut | |
| Suspension Rear | BMW Paralever | |
| Brakes Front | Dual floating disc brakes, 4-piston fixed calipers, diameter 320 mm | |
| Brakes Rear | Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, dual-piston floating caliper | |
| Tires Front | 120/70 ZR 17 | |
| Tires Rear | 190/55 ZR 17 | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26.5 L (7 US gal.) | |
| Color | Black Storm Metallic or Imperial Blue Metallic | |
ELECTRICAL |
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| Ignition | ||
| Spark Plugs | ||
| Headlight | LED | |
| Tail Light | LED | |
DIMENSIONS |
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| Overall Length | 97.3 in (2,470 mm) | |
| Overall Width | 39.4 in (1,000 mm) | |
| Overall Height | 51.2 in (1,300 mm) | |
| Wheelbase | 63.7 in (1,618 mm) | |
| Ground Clearance | ||
| Seat Height | 30.7 in (779 mm) | |
| Curb Weight | 494 lbs (224 kg) | |
WARRANTY |
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| Warranty | 3 year | |
| Extension | ||
2020 BMW K 1600 B Features
Dynamic ESA: unevenness ironed flat.
The standard Dynamic ESA significantly increases the first-class riding comfort of the K 1600 B. It ensures the best traction, safety and the highest level of comfort. Dynamic ESA controls the suspension depending on the driving condition and riding maneuvers by automatically adjusting to the detected conditions. In doing so, it ensures significantly improved contact between road and tire, even when in a lean. Enabling riding characteristics which are always stable and an added boost in comfort and safety, especially on long tours.
Reverse Assist: effortlessly maneuvering and backing out of parking spaces.
Simply reverse. Steep paths and narrow space conditions at popular look-out points or parking spots are no issue with the convenient Reverse Assist. Activate the Reverse Assist reverse assist by putting the bike into neutral and engaging the function using the button on the left handlebar. As soon as the R is shown on the display and started by pressing it, you can glide out of your parking space with ease and get going on to your next destination with ample momentum.
Under the “Key Competitors” You left off the Yamaha FJR1300, Kawasaki Concours…..Since you threw the Suzuki Boulevard C90T on that list (?) You might as well throw in the Star Eluder, Star Venture, Indian and Harley Cruisers…..but I would think the FJR1300 and Concours are much more relevant…
great looking motorcycle