BMW K 1600 B: six cylinders for maximum power and great performance

BMW K 1600 B - BMW Motorrad writes another chapter in its history dedicated to long journeys and boundless spaces by launching a new two-wheeler with a "Grand American Touring" flavour: BMW K 1600 B. the new German gabbar is equipped with the well-known six-cylinder in-line engine with a power of 160 HP symbolized by the motto "The Spirit of the Open Road".

The K 1600 B is synonymous with elegance, strength and luxury on two wheels and transforms every road, every exit, into a particularly intense experience. Painted completely in black, it expresses its personality in the guise of a bagger, therefore in the livery of an exclusive custom-bike, such as is found above all in the United States. The characteristics of the baggers are the teardrop silhouette whose highest point is the front fairing, the sleek line that descends towards the tail and the low mounted side cases with integrated rear light units, so as to be part of the “streamlining”, in the most authentic American style. New chrome-plated tailpipes, oriented parallel to the road, integrate very organically into the design line of the bagger.

Compared to the BMW K 1600 GT from which it derives, it stands out for a spectacular flow of lines, which descend towards the rear along the completely redesigned tail section. The bagger not only appears particularly low and slender but, thanks to the new rear frame, also offers a significantly lower passenger seat height. The new division of the side cases, with a lower lid and deeper case body, allows for particularly comfortable and efficient loading of the luggage. The rear mudguard can be lifted, making it easier to remove the rear wheel.

The fairing with the windshield, short and dynamic, makes the new K 1600 B particularly imposing and muscular. To ensure highly efficient protection against wind and weather, the hull sides have been set back significantly from the deflectors downwards. Deflectors also protect the driver's hands. The two rear-view mirrors, equipped with large surfaces with an aspherical section that ensures an excellent view of the vehicles behind, integrate harmoniously into the formal language. Thanks to the electronically controlled Dynamic ESA suspension and the “Road” and “Cruise” control modes, the new K 1600 B brings together comfort, stability and driving dynamics in a majestic style, thus providing an incomparable driving experience.

In the standard “Road” setting, the damping adjustment occurs fully automatically, thus ensuring the highest level of comfort and the best possible traction on almost all road surfaces. In the "Cruise" damping mode the new #k1600b provides very soft damping, which in turn translates into a particularly marked sensation of comfort when driving at low speed. The new reverse system allows you to maneuver the motorbike with greater comfort. The system can be activated by pressing a button on the left steering control. Advancement is carried out by the driver by activating the starter motor button.