BMW has just announced that the K 1600 GT, GTL and GTL Exclusive models get an update for the 2016 model year, including new color options. But as of model year 2016, the K 1600 GT, GTL and GTL Exclusive will not just be available in new paint finishes. With a view to enhanced motorcycling safety, their range of standard features is extended to include the banking-optimised ABS Pro and the dynamic brake light.
2016 BMW K 1600 GT
One of the most important updates on the model series is the new dynamic brake light. This additional brake light function warns following traffic in two stages when the motorcycle in front brakes hard or makes an emergency braking manoeuvre. Stage one is activated when the motorcycle decelerates from speeds above 50 km/h. In this case the brake light flashes with a frequency of 5 Hz. As the motorcycle approaches standstill (< 14 km/h), the hazard warning flashers are also turned on in the second stage. These remain turned on until the motorcycle accelerates again to a minimum speed of 20 km/h. A similar system is already available on some European premium cars for years.
2016 BMW K 1600 GTL
The dynamic brake light is available as an option ex works in conjunction with ABS Pro. The K 1600 GT, GTL and GTL Exclusive luxury tourers will get this safety feature as standard from model year 2016 but the package will also be available for the models R 1200 GS, R 1200 GS Adventure and S 1000 XR.
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Compared to conventional ABS, ABS Pro goes a step further offering increased safety when braking in bends by allowing ABS-supported braking when banking. Here, ABS Pro prevents the wheels from locking even when the brakes are applied quickly; this reduces abrupt changes in steering force on shock-braking manoeuvres and stops the motorcycle from rearing up unintentionally. The benefits of ABS Pro to the rider are a sensitive response and a high level of brake and ride stability together with the best possible deceleration on bends.
2016 BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive
An overview of the new features in the K 1600 GT / GTL and GTL Exclusive:
ABS Pro and dynamic brake light as standard features (dynamic brake light currently for EU markets only).
New paint finish Cosmic blue metallic / Black storm metallic (GT).
New paint finish Ocean blue metallic matt (GTL)
New paint finish Sparkling storm metallic (GTL Exclusive)
The paint finish Sakhir orange metallic / Black storm metallic is no longer available (GT).
The paint finish Magnesium beige metallic is no longer available (GTL).
The paint finish Mineral white metallic is no longer available (GTL).
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