BMW K 1600 GTL
2017-2021 | touring
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Visual reference
Side profile
- Seat height
- 750 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,618 mm
- Wet weight
- 350 kg
- Category
- touring
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- Asset
- Pending
- Dimensions
- -
- License
- -
- Source
- -
Data provenance
Where these numbers came from
Every populated geometry field records its source, verification state, and source link when available. These records feed both the simulator and the fit recommendation engine.
- Geometry status
- Partially verified
- Field records
- 19
- Verified fields
- 4/19
- Linked sources
- 19/19
| Field | Value | Source | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WheelbaseChassis | 1,618 mm | Cycle Ergo seed geometry | Provisional | Initial calibrated seed value; not yet independently verified. |
| Ground clearanceChassis | 125 mm | Cycle Ergo seed geometry | Provisional | Initial calibrated seed value; not yet independently verified. |
| Seat contact XRider triangle | 417 mm | Cycle Ergo seed geometry | Provisional | Initial calibrated seed value; not yet independently verified. |
| Seat contact heightRider triangle | 750 mm | BMW Motorrad 2017 K 1600 GTL specifications | Verified | BMW publishes a 750 mm standard seat height for the 2017 K 1600 GTL. |
| Seat lengthRider triangle | 345 mm | Cycle Ergo seed geometry | Provisional | Initial calibrated seed value; not yet independently verified. |
| Handlebar XRider triangle | 961 mm | Cycle Ergo seed geometry | Provisional | Initial calibrated seed value; not yet independently verified. |
| Handlebar heightRider triangle | 1,122 mm | Cycle Ergo seed geometry | Provisional | Initial calibrated seed value; not yet independently verified. |
| Handlebar widthControls | 800 mm | Cycle Ergo seed geometry | Provisional | Initial calibrated seed value; not yet independently verified. |
| Foot peg XRider triangle | 403 mm | Cycle Ergo seed geometry | Provisional | Initial calibrated seed value; not yet independently verified. |
| Foot peg heightRider triangle | 336 mm | Cycle Ergo seed geometry | Provisional | Initial calibrated seed value; not yet independently verified. |
| Passenger seat XPassenger | 99 mm | Cycle Ergo seed geometry | Provisional | Initial calibrated seed value; not yet independently verified. |
| Passenger seat heightPassenger | 961 mm | Cycle Ergo seed geometry | Provisional | Initial calibrated seed value; not yet independently verified. |
| Passenger peg XPassenger | 306 mm | Cycle Ergo seed geometry | Provisional | Initial calibrated seed value; not yet independently verified. |
| Passenger peg heightPassenger | 420 mm | Cycle Ergo seed geometry | Provisional | Initial calibrated seed value; not yet independently verified. |
| Seat height minimumAdjustability | 750 mm | BMW Motorrad 2017 K 1600 GTL specifications | Verified | The standard seat is fixed at 750 mm; BMW lists higher seats as separate optional equipment, not built-in adjustment. |
| Seat height maximumAdjustability | 750 mm | BMW Motorrad 2017 K 1600 GTL specifications | Verified | The standard seat is fixed at 750 mm; BMW lists higher seats as separate optional equipment, not built-in adjustment. |
| Wet weightPhysical | 350 kg | BMW Motorrad 2017 K 1600 GTL specifications | Verified | BMW publishes a 350 kg ready-to-ride weight for the 2017 K 1600 GTL. |
| Front wheel diameterRendering | 600 mm | Cycle Ergo seed geometry | Provisional | Initial calibrated seed value; not yet independently verified. |
| Rear wheel diameterRendering | 641 mm | Cycle Ergo seed geometry | Provisional | Initial calibrated seed value; not yet independently verified. |
Bike-level reference: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/latin-america-caribbean/article/detail/T0272952ES/potente-exclusiva-y-elegante%3A-la-bmw-k-1600-gtl-es-una-experiencia-%C3%BAnica?language=es
Does the BMW K 1600 GTL fit you?
The BMW K 1600 GTL (2017–2021) lists a 750 mm seat height. In this simplified seat-height model, an inseam around 75 cm is a rough ground-reach reference, not a guarantee of flat-footing. Seat width, suspension sag, boots, mobility, load, and individual proportions can materially change foot contact. Enter your measurements above to compare the modeled reach, then confirm it on the motorcycle.
Riding position
The BMW K 1600 GTL's touring category suggests a relaxed, upright touring position as a modeled starting point. The simulator estimates knee, hip, and elbow angles from the available geometry and your measurements so you can compare the reach to the bars and pegs.
Typical category use
The touring category is commonly associated with long-distance and two-up travel, with a relaxed, weather-protected riding position. Rider Height does not assess handling, performance, or whether this motorcycle is suitable for a particular rider.
Fit figures are planning estimates from the current geometry and simplified model assumptions. They are not safety, compatibility, or purchase advice; confirm fit on the actual motorcycle.
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