BMW K 1600 GTL vs BMW K 1600 Grand America (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW K 1600 GTLstacks up against the BMW K 1600 Grand America. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW K 1600 GTLBMW K 1600 Grand America
Model year20252025
Price
Engine1649 cc1649 cc
Weight358 kg367 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Tires120/70 ZR17 / 190/55 ZR17120/70 ZR17 / 190/55 ZR17

BMW K 1600 GTL vs BMW K 1600 Grand America — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW K 1600 GTL and the BMW K 1600 Grand America usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW K 1600 GTL brings its published horsepower in a 358 kg package, while the BMW K 1600 Grand America counters with its own power figure at 367 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: