2025 K 1600 GRAND AMERICA
THE BMW 2025 K 1600 GRAND AMERICA
Experience more together
Travelling in pairs means experiencing every kilometre twice. Makes sense, right? However, with the K 1600 Grand America you will always experience more. Its superior six-cylinder engine lets you casually cruise towards the horizon: perfectly equipped with footboards, topcase featuring backrest and high windscreen. As a result, it won’t be easy to say which was the most beautiful moment of the tour at the end of each day. Still, the stories about every kilometre will feel at least twice as good. Simply put: #RideAndShare
Colour Options
Discover the range of available colours on the K 1600 Grand America.
You will experience every kilometre more intensively with the K 1600 Grand America. And yet you’ll never get enough: thanks to the standard additional headlight and the full LED headlight with adaptive headlight, you can now travel more safely and confidently than ever before, even at night. Thanks to its swivel function, the light cone remains constant and adapts seamlessly when you lean into corners. After all, what’s better than never losing sight of the horizon even in the dark? The standard audio system 2.0 also opens up new dimensions. Apart from intuitive menu navigation and numerous sound profiles, there is not much to see: the antennas have been concealed. This makes enjoying the music all the more impressive. Just what you expect!
Further and more – always
Do you agree that travelling also means showing where you have come from and where you are heading? With numerous optional equipment and Original BMW Motorrad Accessories, you can tailor the K 1600 Grand America to suit your needs even more. For instance we optionally offer the comprehensive comfort package for even more pleasant travelling. Option 719 seat and forged wheels, on the other hand, represent the highest level of craftsmanship and exclusive taste while the forged handlebars complete the casual look. We have put together two more inspirations for you: You’ll see, we can always go that little bit further.
Thanks to its 10.25" TFT colour display, clear-cut design and hardened as well as anti-reflective cover glass, the re-designed cockpit of the K 1600 Grand America has been perfectly geared towards your journey. And the overall appearance? Streamlining in typical bagger style with a low rear section exudes elegance, power and an exclusive character. The high windscreen, comfortable footboards and the topcase with backrest clearly show one thing: no problem if the shared journey takes a little longer here. With all the comfort features – and like a duck takes to water.
Superior six-cylinder in-line engine
The engine of the K 1600 Grand America is happy to go the extra mile. In this process, it reacts so precisely and confidently to your commands that you can already feel it looking forward to the next corner and or straight every time: this is how legendary superiority, smoothness and performance feel. Thanks to the revised engine control unit, you will now be even happier to feel the urge to accelerate: 160 hp rated output now already develop 1,000 rpm earlier while the increased maximum torque of 180 Nm is now generated at 5,250 rpm. Consequently, you can whiz past the landscape with a twist of your wrist. The richer torque characteristic guarantees even more relaxed cruising. The engine brake control and Dynamic ESA guarantee the necessary stability and safety. And even the riding modes are even more focused now. For noticeably more riding fun – whether alone with a passenger.
MODEL SPECIFICATION
Standard Equipment
- BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS, ABS Pro
- Dynamic ESA, Hill Start Control Pro, Dynamic Traction Control
- 10.25" TFT Display with Connectivity, Radio Software OCE
- Cruise Control, Riding Modes, Daytime Riding Light
- Heated Grips, Seat Heating
- Comfort Turn Indicator, LED Headlight and Taillight, Adaptive Headlight, Reversing Aid
- Integral Panniers, Forged Handlebar, Main Stand
Touring Package: Audio System ECE, Floorboards, LED Additional Fog Lights, Engine Protection Bar
Comfort Package: Keyless Ride, Gear Shift Assistant Pro, Central Locking System, Anti-Theft Alarm System
Practical topcase
The topcase features speakers to match the audio system 2.0 plus a USB-A charging socket and, of course, the backrest for your companion.
Powerful headlights
World's best: new full-LED headlight with adaptive headlight provides unprecedented illumination. For more dynamic cornering and significantly more passive safety.
Audio system 2.0 with outstanding sound
Top entertainment as standard: guaranteed by the sound, but also the intuitive operation and menu navigation. Regardless of whether you're travelling alone or with a companion.
Superior six-cylinder engine
The smoothly running and superior character of the six-cylinder engine are legendary. Its revamped engine control unit now ensures even more power and an even more powerful appearance.
Integrated smartphone charging storage compartment
The splash-proof and specially ventilated charging storage compartment uses the USB-C port to supply your smartphone with power at all times.
Unique water transfer paintwork
Applied for the first time in motorcycle series production, this complex painting process underlines the exclusive character of the K 1600 Grand America.
Brilliant 10.25" TFT colour display
Anyone who loves looking out into the world should not be satisfied with a smaller display: dive fully into your navigation and enjoy connectivity.
Configurable Favourites buttons
Consequently, you will have quick access to your favourite functions: the four buttons can be configured as required.
Engine | |
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Type | Oil/water-cooled, six-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder |
Bore x stroke | 72 mm x 67.5 mm |
Capacity | 1,649 cc |
Rated output | 118 kw (160 hp) at 6,750 rpm |
Max. torque | 180 Nm at 5,250 rpm |
Compression ratio | 12.2 : 1 |
Mixture control | Electronic intake pipe injection digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire |
Emission control | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5 |
Performance / fuel consumption | |
Maximum speed | 162 km/h |
Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC | 5.9 l |
CO2 emission based on WMTC | 137 g/km |
Fuel type | Unleaded super (max. 15 % Ethanol, E15) / ROZ 95 / 90 AKI |
Electrical system | |
Alternator | Three-phase alternator with 700 W (nominal power) |
Battery | 12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free |
Power transmission | |
Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath |
Gearbox | 6-speed, 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 | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut |
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 Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized) |
Dimensions / weights | |
Seat height | 750 mm |
Inner leg curve | 1,760 mm |
Usable tank volume | approx. 26.5 l |
Reserve | approx. 4 l |
Length (over topcase) | 2,560 mm |
Height (at windshield) | 1,440 - 1,580 mm |
Width (incl. side cases) | 1,000 mm |
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) | 367 kg1) |
Permitted total weight | 560 kg |
Payload (with standard equipment) | 193 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