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.
Since the 2022 update, the GTL delivers its 160 hp 1,000 rpm earlier—at 6,750 instead of 7,750 rpm—thanks to revised engine management that makes power delivery more immediqjzhkqygescisnwfbxq
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