BMW Usa has opened a pre-auction program for interested K1600 GT / GTL buyers.  BMW says the pre-sale programme was initiated because product and delivery of the first bikes will coincide with the new riding flavor.  Early on availability volition therefore be slim, so if you're bent on being the outset in your neighborhood to have BMW's first inline-6 motorcycle, hit the spring and register.

BMW'southward new K1600 series bikes will offer the worlds narrowest, lightest, and most meaty inline-vi production motorcycle engines.  The slight but powerful inline 6 volition pack 160 hp and 129 lb-ft of torque, with lxx% of acme torque available at only 1,500 rpm.  The engine will counterbalance merely 226 lb and will measure 22″ accross – less than an inch wider than BMW'south 1300 cc inline-four!

This masterpiece of motorrad technology will also characteristic the world'due south showtime agile lighting organization that corrects for headlight dive as you lean the bicycle over in corners at night.  It will besides be the starting time cycle to off HID Xenon headlamps for added visibility and sharp style.  Then there are the regulars that no longer "print" but would sorely be missed on a long voyage: heated grips and seats, adjustable suspension, GPS to name a few.

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BMW'south large touring machines volition as well learn something from their manic little brother, the S1000RR: traction control.  The highly advanced arrangement will offer a selection of traction and power settings to brand rain-riding safer and sports touring more than fun.

BMWBLOG looks forwards to bringing y'all the latest on these new machines, including a full Ride Review once the snow breaks!

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