
But the really unexpected payoff occurs when the loud handle is twisted hard, as the exhaust note crawls over itself like the best sporty I-6s do – think a miniature Jaguar or, of course, a BMW car engine after inhaling a whiff of helium. It whoops rapturously after 6500 rpm, especially when intake honk at full throttle is added, deliciously so when the delicate yet angry note is bouncing off canyon walls back into its smiling pilot’s ears.
And it also functions perfectly. Throttle response has zero abruptness, even on the most aggressive “Dynamic” riding mode (also adjustable between Rain and Road modes via the right-side switchgear or multi-controller). And there are no issues with excess engine heat like some other big-engined tourers. 2012 BMW K1600GTL
Also impressive is the liquidy smoothness of the engine itself, as I-6s always are with their naturally balanced primary and secondary forces. There is only the faintest of vibes filtering to the rider at any speed, and the engine is so smooth motoring at 100 mph in top (sixth) gear that it can also easily cruise at that speed in fifth without bothering its rider. 2012 BMW K1600GTL
In the inevitable comparison with the Honda, the GL does seem to have a bit of an advantage when revs are below around 2500 rpm, but the K16 likely out-thrusts the Wing everywhere else. Speed demons will be happy to know there is enough power on tap to exceed 140 mph, and the aluminum bridge chassis has the requisite stability to ably handle it. 2012 BMW K1600GTL2012 BMW K1600GTL Specification
Year
Manufacturer
Model
Engine Type
Engine Displacement
Bore & Stroke
Compression Ratio
Cooling
Fuel System
Ignition
Starting System
Transmission
Final Drive
Rake and Trail
Wheel Base
Seat Height
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Tire
Rear Tire
Fuel Capacity
Dry Weight
MSRP
2012
BMW
K1600GTL
4-stroke in-line 6-cylinder engine, two overhead camshafts, four valves p/cylinder
1649cc
67.5 mm x 72 mm
12.2 : 1
Oil/Liquid-Cooled
Electronic intake pipe injection, digital engine management (BMS-X)
Electronic
Electric
Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, 6-speed, helical, gearbox
Cardan shaft
62.2° / NA
66.14 in.
29.52 in.
BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
BMW Motorrad Paralever
Dual disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, double-piston caliper
120/70 ZR 17
190/55 ZR 17
7.0 gal.
707.68 lbs.
$23,200
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