BMW K1600GTL E Luxury (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW K1600GTL was a fully-dressed luxurious motorcycle manufactured by BMW since 2011. The bike replaced the K1200LT model and was intended to run against the Honda Gold Wing.

In 2012, the German manufacturer took the standard BMW K1600GTL and sent it to another level by adding more ground-breaking technology never seen on a motorcycle as standard equipment.

The 2012 BMW K1600GTL E Luxury included additional technology, like Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Tire Pressure Control (TPC), and Adaptive headlight. These additions enhanced safety, economy, and the quality of the ride, setting the bike apart from the crowd.

In the appearance department, the BMW K1600GTL E Luxury was dressed in a full fairing with a medium-sized windscreen, a two-piece dual seat, side-mounted panniers, a top case with an integrated passenger backrest, and Y-shaped five-spoke lightweight wheels.

The 2012 BMW K1600GTL E Luxury had installed underneath its bodywork a massive 1,649cc four-stroke in-line six-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system in charge, delivering 159 hp with a peak force at 7,500 rpm and 175 Nm (129 lb-ft) torque at 5,000 rpm.

The bike was built on a light alloy bridge-type frame with a Duolever suspension on the front and a Paralever suspension on the rear. For braking power, the wheels were fitted with two discs on the front and a single disc on the rear, delivering excellent stopping power.