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Year
2019
Year
2024
Parent Company
BMW
Parent Company
BMW
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport-Touring
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Make
BMW
Make
BMW
Display Name
K 1600 GT
Display Name
R 18 Transcontinental
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Introduction Year
2005
Introduction Year
2022
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Photo Gallery
Standard
Photo Gallery
Standard
Representative Image
-
Representative Image
No
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$22,995
MSRP
$23,995
Destination Charge
645
Destination Charge
895
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Horizontal In-line
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
6
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
7750
Horsepower RPM
4750
Torque RPM
5250
Torque RPM
3000
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Air / Oil
Valves
24
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Horsepower (bhp)
160
Horsepower (bhp)
91
Torque (Nm)
175
Torque (Nm)
158
Bore (mm/in)
72 / 2.83
Bore (mm/in)
107.1 / 4.2
Stroke (in/mm)
2.66 / 67.5
Stroke (in/mm)
3.9 / 100
Displacement (cc/ci)
1649 / 100.6
Displacement (cc/ci)
1802 / 110
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
41
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
-
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
52
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Speed Governor
-
Speed Governor
No
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
2.75
Final Drive Ratio
3.09
Other Transmission
Optional
Other Transmission
-
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Reverse
-
Reverse
No
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
91.5 / 2324
Length (in/mm)
104 / 2641.6
Width (in/mm)
39.4 / 1000
Width (in/mm)
38.2 / 970
Height (in/mm)
56.7 / 1440
Height (in/mm)
59.1 / 1501.1
Wheelbase (in/mm)
63.7 / 1618
Wheelbase (in/mm)
66.7 / 1694.2
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
736 / 334
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
942 / 427.3
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
454 / 206
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
448 / 203.2
GVWR (lbs)
1191
GVWR (lbs)
1389
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
7 / 26.5
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
6.3 / 23.8
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 4
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.24
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.91
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
-
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Heel Guards
Yes
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Center / Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Upper Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
Lower Fairing
Standard
Lower Fairing
-
Spoiler
Standard
Spoiler
-
Wind Deflector
Optional
Wind Deflector
Standard
Floor Boards
-
Floor Boards
Standard
Floor Board Location
-
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Chassis Protectors
-
Chassis Protectors
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Fuel Tank Cover
-
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Radiator Cover
-
Radiator Cover
Yes
Other Exterior
-
Other Exterior
Optional
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Brand Name
Duolever
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Front Suspension Type
Girder
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Paralever
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.5 / 115
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.3 / 135
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
-
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
-
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 49
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Chromed
No
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Tire Width
190
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
65
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Other Wheels & Tires
Optional
Other Wheels & Tires
Optional
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
6
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 R19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
190/55 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/65 B16
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Other Brakes
-
Other Brakes
Optional
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Heated Seat
Standard
Heated Seat
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.9 / 810
Seat Height (in/mm)
29.1 / 739.1
Seat Backrest
-
Seat Backrest
Standard
Backrest Location
-
Backrest Location
Passenger
Backrest Type
-
Backrest Type
Fixed
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Compass
Optional
Compass
Standard
Navigation System
Optional
Navigation System
Standard
GPS
Optional
GPS
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
-
Service Reminder
Standard
Service Reminder
-
Hard Side Cases
Standard
Hard Side Cases
Standard
Location
Left and Right Side
Location
Left and Right Side
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Side Case Material
Aluminum
Number Of Side Cases
2
Number Of Side Cases
2
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Tank Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack
-
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Bag Liners
Optional
Bag Liners
-
Helmet Storage
Optional
Helmet Storage
-
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l)
-
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l)
6.1 / 27
Type
High Intensity Discharge
Type
LED
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Other Lights
-
Other Lights
Optional
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
No
Tinted
No
Height
Mid
Height
High
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
-
Heated Hand Grip Location
Driver
Heated Hand Grip Location
-
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustable
-
Keyless Ignition
Optional
Keyless Ignition
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Power Outlet
-
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Alarm System
Optional
Alarm System
Optional
Intercom
Optional
Intercom
-
Other Audio & Communication
Optional
Other Audio & Communication
-
Radio
-
Radio
Standard
Speakers
-
Speakers
Standard
Number Of Speakers
-
Number Of Speakers
2
Side Case Mount
Standard
Side Case Mount
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Other Paint & Finish
Optional
Other Paint & Finish
Optional
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