Review BMW K 1600 GTL (2026)

The Flagship Tourer for Riders Who Refuse to Compromise Between Performance and Luxury

BMW builds the K 1600 GTL for couples who see long-distance travel as an experience rather than an ordeal. 160 hp from the most compact inline-six in motorcycle production, top case standard, 26.5-liter fuel tank, Duolever suspension, Dynamic ESA, 10.25-inch navigation display, audio system—and the ability to enjoy all of it two-up for more than 450 km without stopping for fuel. BMW’s answer to the Honda Gold Wing. From €29,290.

As of: April 12, 2026 | Tested model: BMW K 1600 GTL (2026) | Price from: €29,290

Engine: 160 hp Inline-Six—the Most Compact Six-Cylinder in Motorcycle Production

1,649 cc, inline-six, liquid-cooled, transversely mounted, 555 mm wide. This is the most compact inline-six ever installed in a production motorcycle: that was the superlative BMW used when it introduced the K 1600 family in 2011, and it still applies today. Output is 118 kW (160 hp) at 6,750 rpm, with 180 Nm at 5,250 rpm.

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