2021 BMW K1600 Grand America : BEYOND THE HORIZON.
Introducing the 2021 BMW K1600 Grand America.
Go even further with the K 1600 Grand America. This fully-equipped touring bike gets you closer to the road than you ever thought possible, without compromising riding pleasure or comfort. Always ready to go the extra mile, the legendary 6-cylinder in-line engine triumphs with an unparalleled smoothness and impressive power. Its design and features are on another level. From the windshield to the distinctive rear with enough space for two passengers, all the way to the easy-to-use top case and backrest, there’s an understated cool about the Bagger. The Grand America makes the horizon seem boundless—and yet within reach.
Shaped by freedom.
With the iconic low slung lines, this luxury touring Bagger becomes one with the road. The low passenger seat, and integrated top case and backrest make sharing the open road a breeze. Integrated into the rear cases, the rear light design helps the bike stand out in the crowd.
You’ll never want the journey to end with the K 1600 Grand America. The standard Dynamic ESA offers the best possible handling and idling, while the “Cruise” mode makes the ride even smoother. The standard engine protection bar and the audio system with navigation preparation are guaranteed to impress. Let the journey continue with K 1600 Grand America.
2021 BMW K1600 Grand America Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
- New paint finish Mars Red metallic. Imperial Blue metallic is dropped.
- Reversing aid and adaptive turning light are now standard.
- Tyre pressure control RDC and daylight running light are now standard.
- New optional equipment: Changes to comfort package content. Shift Assistant Pro, KR, central locking, alarm system. Additional LED headlight dropped.
- Safety package is dropped.
THE DESIGN OF THE K 1600 GRAND AMERICA.
K 1600 B Grand America Black Storm MetallicK 1600 B Grand America Hockenheim Silver Metallic red color
K 1600 B Grand America Black Storm Metallic
K 1600 B Grand America Hockenheim Silver Metallic
Mars red metallic
With the eye-catching gloss paint in Mars red metallic, your K 1600 Grand America is guaranteed to take centre stage.
6-CYLINDER IN-LINE ENGINE.
1,649 cc capacity
129 lb-ft of torque at 5,250 rpm
Oil-/watercooled 4-stroke in-line 6-cylinder engine, two overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder
29.5 in seat height (low seat)
92 lb-ft of torque achieved at 1,500 rpm
Oil-/watercooled 4-stroke in-line 6-cylinder engine, two overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder
Here you can see the K 1600 Grand America.
THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE K 1600 GRAND AMERICA.
- Engine guard.
- Premium chrome badge.
- Top case with backrest and additional speakers.
- Audio System.
- Reverse Assist.
- Audio system including set-up of the navigation.
- Floorboards.
- High windscreen.
K 1600 Grand America Comfort – Ride on and on.
- ABS Pro
- Audio system with Bluetooth
- Cruise control
- DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)
- Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment)
- Engine protection bars
- HSC Pro
- Multi-function controller
- Reverse assistant
- Rider footboards
- Seat heating
- Topcase
- Windscreen high
- Xenon headlight
2021 BMW K1600 Grand America Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Shaped by freedom.
With the iconic low slung lines, this luxury touring Bagger becomes one with the road. The low passenger seat, and integrated top case and backrest make sharing the open road a breeze. Integrated into the rear cases, the rear light design helps the bike stand out in the crowd.
Dynamic ESA: unevenness ironed flat.
For the best road contact.
The standard Dynamic ESA significantly increases the first-class riding comfort of the K 1600 Grand America. It ensures the best traction, safety and the highest level of comfort. Dynamic ESA controls the suspension depending on the driving condition and riding maneuvers by automatically adjusting to the detected conditions. In doing so, it ensures significantly improved contact between road and tire, even when in a lean. Enabling riding characteristics which are always stable and an added boost in comfort and safety – especially on those long tours.
Reverse Assist: effortlessly maneuvering and getting out of parking spaces.
Simply reverse.
Steep paths and narrow space conditions at popular look-out points or parking spots are no issue with the convenient Reverse Assist. Activate the Reverse Assist by putting the bike into neutral and engaging the function using the button on the left handlebar. As soon as the R is shown on the display and started by pressing it, you can glide out of your parking space with ease and get going to your next destination with ample momentum.
2021 BMW K1600 Grand America – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $26295 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $ 31875 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ 23825 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
Type Oil-/watercooled 4-stroke in-line 6-cylinder engine, two overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder
Bore x stroke 72 mm x 67.5 mm
Capacity 1,649 cc
Rated output 160 hp (118 kw) at 7,750 rpm
Max. torque 129 lb-ft (175 Nm) at 5,250 rpm
Compression ratio 12.2 : 1
Mixture control / engine management Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system
Emission control
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed 101 mph
Fuel consumption 41 mpg (WMTC)
Fuel type Premium Unleaded
Electrical system
Alternator Three-phase 700 W alternator
Battery
12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free
K 1600 Grand America
Power transmission
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Gearbox Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical cut gears
Drive Shaft drive 2.75:1
Chassis / brakes
Frame Aluminum bridge-type frame with load-bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension BMW Duolever; central spring strut
Rear wheel location / suspension BMW Paralever
Suspension travel front / rear 4.5” / 4.9” (115 mm / 125 mm)
Wheelbase 63.7” (1,618 mm)
Castor 4.2” (106.4 mm)
Steering head angle 62.2°
Wheels Cast aluminum wheels
Rim, front 3.50 x 17″
Rim, rear 6.00 x 17″
Tires, front 120/70 ZR 17
Tires, rear 190/55 ZR 17
Brake, front Dual floating disc brakes, 4-piston fixed calipers, diameter 320 mm
Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, dual-piston floating caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)
Dimensions / weights
Length 100.8″ (2,560 mm)
Width (incl. mirrors) 39.4″ (1,000 mm)
Height (excl. mirrors) 56.7″ (1,440 mm)
Seat height, unladen weight Extra High Seat: 31.9″, High Seat: 30.7″, Standard Seat 29.5″
Inner leg curve, unladen weight Extra High Seat: 71.7″, High Seat: 69.7″, Standard Seat 67.7″
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled 802 lbs (364 kg) 1)
Permitted total weight 1,235 lbs (560 kg)
Payload (with standard equipment) 432 lbs (196 kg)
Usable tank volume 7.0 gal (26.5 l)
Reserve Approx. 1 gal (4 l)
1) As defined in EU directive 93/93/EEC, filled with all operating fluids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable tank capacity
2021 BMW K1600 Grand America – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
Engine
Type Oil-/watercooled 4-stroke in-line 6-cylinder engine, two overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder
Bore / stroke 72 mm x 67.5 mm
Capacity 1,649 cc
Rated output 118 kW (160 hp) at 7,750 rpm
Max. torque 175 Nm at 5,250 rpm
Compression ratio 12.2 : 1
Mixture control
Electronic intake pipe injection
Emission control
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed 162 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC 5.9 l
Fuel type
Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)
CO2 emissions according to WMTC 138 g/km
Electrical system
Alternator 700 W
Battery
12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free
K1600 GA
Power transmission
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Gearbox 6-speed constant mesh transmission, helical, gearbox
Drive Shaft drive
Chassis / brakes
Frame
Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Rear wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Paralever
Suspension travel, front / rear 115 mm /125 mm
Wheelbase 1,618 mm
Castor 106.4 mm
Steering head angle 62.2°
Wheels Cast aluminium wheels
Rim, front 3.50 x 17″
Rim, rear 6.00 x 17″
Tire, front 120/70 ZR 17
Tire, rear 190/55 ZR 17
Brake, front
Dual disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, double-piston caliper
ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partially integral, with lean angle optimization)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height 750 mm (Seat high* 780 mm, seat extra high* 810 mm ) *OE
Inner leg curve 1,720 mm (seat high*: 1,770 mm, seat extra high* 1,820 mm) *OE
Usable tank volume 26.5 l
Reserve 4.0 l
Length 2,560 mm
Height (excl. mirrors) 1,440 mm
Width (incl. mirrors) 1,000 mm
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 364 kg 1)
Permitted total weight 560 kg
Payload (with standard equipment) 196 kg
1) According to guideline VO (EU) 168/2013 with all fluids, with standard equipment and fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume
2021 BMW K1600 Grand America – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Engine
Type Oil-/watercooled 4-stroke in-line 6-cylinder engine, two overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder
Bore / stroke 72 mm x 67.5 mm
Capacity 1,649 cc
Rated output 118 kW (160 hp) at 7,750 rpm
Max. torque 175 Nm at 5,250 rpm
Compression ratio 12.2 : 1
Mixture control Electronic intake pipe injection
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed 162 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC 5.9 l
Fuel type 95-octane (RON) premium unleaded
CO2 emission based on WMTC 138 g/km
Electrical system
Alternator 700 W
Battery 12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free
K1600 GA
Power transmission
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Gearbox 6-speed constant mesh transmission, helical, gearbox
Drive Shaft drive
Chassis / brakes
Frame Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Rear wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Paralever
Suspension travel, front / rear 115 mm /125 mm
Wheelbase 1,618 mm
Castor 106.4 mm
Steering head angle 62.2°
Wheels Cast aluminium wheels
Rim, front 3.50 x 17″
Rim, rear 6.00 x 17″
Tyre, front 120/70 ZR 17
Tyre, rear 190/55 ZR 17
Brake, front Dual disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, double-piston caliper
ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral, with lean angle optimisation)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height 750 mm (Seat high* 780 mm, seat extra high* 810 mm ) *OE
Inner leg curve 1.720 mm (seat high*: 1.770 mm, seat extra high* 1.820 mm) *OE
Usable tank volume 26.5 l
Reserve 4.0 l
Length 2.560 mm
Height (excl. mirrors) 1.440 mm
Width (incl. mirrors) 1.000 mm
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 364 kg 1)
Permitted total weight 560 kg
Payload (with standard equipment) 196 kg
1) According to guideline VO (EU) 168/2013 with all fluids, with standard equipment and fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume
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