When it debuted for the 2012 model year, BMW’s flagship tourer K1600 GTL impressed just about every reviewer – including earning Best Touring Bike by Cycle World and Motorcycle of the Year award from RoadRUNNER magazine, Motorcycle.com, and Rider Magazine.
Rider said: “History will look back upon both the BMW K 1600 GTL and GT as ground-breaking machines in the luxury and sport-touring motorcycle segments. They share an in-line 6-cylinder engine that out-guns anything in either class, and have unique features that are right out of the future, like a dynamic-leveling Xenon headlight and fingertip-close Multi-Controller for scrolling through the many menu-accessed functions.”
The heart is a 1,649cc in-line six-cylinder engine with four valves per cylinder and a 12.2:1 compression ratio, 72mm bore, 67.5mm stroke, and cylinder sleeves spaced just 5mm apart. BMW says the whole unit, including clutch, gearbox, and alternator, weighs 226 pounds and is 21.9 inches wide, making it the lightest, slimmest Six over 1000cc ever produced for a motorcycle.
Rider continues, “stacked against its luxo competition, the GTL offers less weight, more power and load capacity, and if the owner of one wants more of a sport-touring experience, the top trunk is easily removed (and it fits and is offered as an accessory for the GT). Comfort is equal to or better than anything in the luxury-touring class (although the stock seat needs a rethink), and the GTL steers, stops and handles like it weighs even less than its 776 pounds ready-to-ride.”
This example is VIN: WB1061201EZZ25467, Engine #: 166EA*21148657.
During his ownership, the seller covered roughly 7,500 miles. The odometer shows 41,706 miles.
It is US and California emissions compliant.
The seller acquired it 14 months ago from the original owner through Superbike Showroom in Rancho Cordova, California. “Full dealer service records since day 1. I keep this motorcycle stored in California for California rides. Sickness of a family member reduced my free time.”
Maintenance:
“3 dealer services including brake flush, oil change, final drive oil change, front tire. The motorcycle was just now serviced at New Century BMW.”
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Slightly under full
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Low
Coolant Quality: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Mineral Oil Ok
Final Drive Condition: N/A
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 50%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 40%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 4823
Tire Date Code Rear: 3721
Tire % Remaining Front: 30%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 0%
Tire Press. Front: 41.5
Tire Press. Rear: 41.5
Battery Standing Voltage: 13.15
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.86
Running Condition: Yes, Good
Test Ride Completed: N/A
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
Charging cord/battery tender is not hooked up to battery
Recommendations:
Hydro 2
Tires
Modifications:
Seat backrest.
Battery tender lead (not currently connected to battery).
Not pictured is a Stebel horn and a lithium battery.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT tires with date codes of 3721 and 4823.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this BMW is offered on a clean Texas title. Have any K1600 GTL stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
