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BMW K 1600 GT (from 2011)
BMW K 1600 GT: sports tourer, from 2011. This page covers 2 powertrains from 160 to 160 hp: Petrol. Each version’s dates help distinguish changes within this generation.
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Engines
GT: BMW K 1649, 160 hp (118 kW), 2011 to date GTL: BMW K 1649, 160 hp (118 kW), 2011 to date
Maintenance
Typical interval: oil change every 10,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Brake fluid every 2 years. On chain-driven models, lubricate and adjust the chain every 500 to 1,000 km. Plugs, valve clearance and air filter depend on the engine: see each version.
Body style and inspection points
On a motorcycle, tyres, final drive and brakes matter as much as the oil change. Check the tyre manufacturing date, steering-head play and fork-tube seals; an oil film on a tube means a fork seal needs replacing. A notched steering bearing can be felt when braking at low speed.
Maintenance: choosing the correct powertrain
The guidance below applies to the versions named in each group. Individual pages identify the engine and gearbox; this editorial guidance is not a manufacturer schedule matched to a VIN. Petrol — GT 160 hp (from 2011); GTL 160 hp (from 2011) • Oil and filter change : ≈ 10,000 km or 1 year • Brake fluid : Every 2 years • Fork oil : ≈ 30,000 km • Shaft drive : ≈ 20,000 km • Spark plugs : Every 20,000 km • Air filter : Every 40,000 km • Valve clearance : Every 20,000 km • Coolant : Every 3 years