Review BMW K 1600 B (2026)

The Bagger for Riders Who Want to Cruise With a Six-Cylinder—and Take Style Seriously

BMW built the K 1600 B for riders who do not want their bagger design imported from America, but built in Germany—with a 160 hp inline-six, 17-inch forged wheels, lowered rear subframe, and the same Duolever suspension used by the GT and GTL. It is the lightest model in the K 1600 family and the one with the most distinctive character. From €27,290.

As of: April 12, 2026 | Tested model: BMW K 1600 B (2026) | Price from: €27,290

Engine: Same Inline-Six as the GT and GTL—160 hp, 180 Nm, Bagger Tuning

1,649 cc, inline-six, liquid-cooled, transversely mounted, Euro 5. 118 kW (160 hp) at 6,750 rpm, 180 Nm at 5,250 rpm.

Identical to the GT and GTL—the K 1600 B does not use a different engine or a detuned version. It runs the same six-cylinder BMW developed for a sporty touring environment: massive torque at low rpm, with more than 100 Nm already available at idle. That suits the bagger concept perfectly: sit lower, steer with a relaxed touch, and enjoy the thrust from 3,000 rpm.

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