2022 BMW K 1600 B First Ride Review
- 6 months ago
BMW Motorrad offers sport-touring motorcyclists something special with its six-cylinder K 1600 series platform. The K 1600 platform originally debuted in the United States for the 2012 model year. Fast forward to 2016, and BMW has expanded the lineup to include a bagger variation in the K 1600 B. For 2022, BMW Motorrad has modernized the platform. We tested the bagger variation in the BMW K 1600 B ($27,115 as tested).
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As the model name indicates, the K 1600 is powered by BMW’s rowdy liquid-cooled 1,649cc inline six. This bike makes nearly 135 hp at the business end of the 17-inch Bridgestone, these now arriving 1,000 RPM earlier in its powerband. It still makes nearly 116 pound-feet of torque, but the peak arrives at higher RPM versus bikes like Honda’s Gold Wing.
What sets this Beemer apart from others in this premium segment is its flexible powerband. Lug it low and this inline-six offers plenty of torque to get you moving quickly. Short shift through the slick-shifting and electronic quickshifter-equipped (Motorrad calls it Gear Shift Assist Pro) six-speed gearbox and you’re riding a wave of torque to triple digit speeds in no time.
Conversely, if you’re riding in a more sport-oriented fashion or with faster guys and gals on high-performance sportbikes, rev it out and listen to its six cylinders scream. The 1600 B has a borderline ridiculous amount of acceleration force for a heavyweight touring rig. With the throttle pinned, it’s pure F1-like exhilaration, winding out the engine and rowing through the transmission while you're pushed deep into the cozy saddle...
Full story here: https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/bmw-k-1600-b-review-2022/
Motorcycle Riding Gear Worn
Helmet: Shoei RF-SR
Jacket: REV’IT! Tornado 3
Pant: REV’IT! Piston
Gloves: REV’IT! Kinetic
Boots: TCX Rush 2 Air
Photography: Jeff Allen
Videography: Bert Beltran, Adam Waheed
Edit: Stephen Potter
Motorcyclist Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/motorcyclist
Shop Products We Use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/motorcyclistmagazine
See more from us: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/
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As the model name indicates, the K 1600 is powered by BMW’s rowdy liquid-cooled 1,649cc inline six. This bike makes nearly 135 hp at the business end of the 17-inch Bridgestone, these now arriving 1,000 RPM earlier in its powerband. It still makes nearly 116 pound-feet of torque, but the peak arrives at higher RPM versus bikes like Honda’s Gold Wing.
What sets this Beemer apart from others in this premium segment is its flexible powerband. Lug it low and this inline-six offers plenty of torque to get you moving quickly. Short shift through the slick-shifting and electronic quickshifter-equipped (Motorrad calls it Gear Shift Assist Pro) six-speed gearbox and you’re riding a wave of torque to triple digit speeds in no time.
Conversely, if you’re riding in a more sport-oriented fashion or with faster guys and gals on high-performance sportbikes, rev it out and listen to its six cylinders scream. The 1600 B has a borderline ridiculous amount of acceleration force for a heavyweight touring rig. With the throttle pinned, it’s pure F1-like exhilaration, winding out the engine and rowing through the transmission while you're pushed deep into the cozy saddle...
Full story here: https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/bmw-k-1600-b-review-2022/
Motorcycle Riding Gear Worn
Helmet: Shoei RF-SR
Jacket: REV’IT! Tornado 3
Pant: REV’IT! Piston
Gloves: REV’IT! Kinetic
Boots: TCX Rush 2 Air
Photography: Jeff Allen
Videography: Bert Beltran, Adam Waheed
Edit: Stephen Potter
Motorcyclist Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/motorcyclist
Shop Products We Use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/motorcyclistmagazine
See more from us: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/