The seller is none other than the world-renowned actor and motorcycle enthusiast Ewan McGregor! He has decided to clear some space and is selling a few cars and motorcycles. Iconic is proud to help Ewan with the two-wheelers.
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.
Fast forward a few years and BMW had expanded the line up to also include the B (Bagger) as well as the Grand America. The hot rod of the bunch was the GT, and for 2022 it got a significant refresh – highlights included a 10.25″ TFT display,
a new audio system, adaptive LED headlights, updates to the semi-active suspension like automatic load leveling, and tweaks two the engine for Euro5 compliance. HP remained the same at 160 (though it hit that peak a little earlier in the rev range and torque was bumped up to 132 foot-pounds.
This example is VIN: WB10F2306N6F34629.
The odometer shows 617 miles.
Maintenance:
In October 2024 the bike was serviced at BMW Motorcycle of Burbank for the 600 mile service and some warranty work: ESA software update and fuel line hose clamp.
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, flush the hydraulic fluids, reset the service light, and give the bike a partial detail. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: Pass
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Pass <1.5% of moisture
Final Drive Condition: Shaft
Headlight High Beam: Pass
Headlight Low Beam: Pass
Passing Light: Pass
Parking Light: Pass
Turn Signals: Pass
Tail Light: Pass
Brake Light (Front Switch): Pass
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Pass
Plate Light: Pass
Horn: Pass
Kill Switch: Pass
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 95%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90%
Forks: Good
Shock/s: Good
Tire Date Code Front: 48/20
Tire Date Code Rear: 42/20
Tire % Remaining Front: 80%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80%
Tire Press. Front: 38 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 40 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.79V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.10V
Running Condition: Runs Well on Bench, Test Ride Ok
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 1 Mile
Modifications:
This bike is equipped with BMW’s Premium Package, which includes: up/down quickshifter, upgraded audio, keyless ignition, central locking, auxiliary LED lighting, an alarm system, and engine protection bars.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on the original Metzeler Roadtec tires with date codes of 4220 and 4820.
The sale includes one key and inner liner bags.
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 California title with registration current through October 2026 (the current registration sticker has not been applied).
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