2024 BMW K 1600 GT
The 2024 BMW K 1600 GT is available for tours from Paradise Motorcycle Tours, New Zealand's leading motorcycle tourism company and exclusive Official Partner of BMW Motorrad. Book now for the October to April 2024/2025 season
Gran Turismo. Travel in big style. That means combining dynamic performance and comfort - and transforming distance into free space. BMW Motorrad's vision was the essence of this philosophy - the pure sense of Gran Turismo. This vision has now taken shape in the K 1600 GT.
Bike Overview
The in-line 6-cylinder engines by BMW are legendary. A legend that has been realised once more in the K 1600 GT - but now more compactly than ever before. 1649 cc, 118 kW (160 bhp) and a maximum torque of 175 Nm. Even the facts are impressive. But the riding experience is even more inspiring. The transversely mounted engine delivers an extraordinary level of dynamic performance as well as refined running smoothness.
If the rider is in the mood for a show of sporty prowess, the engine willingly puts in a burst of speed even in the lower engine speed range, and it is in its element over high-speed stretches. Over 70% of the maximum torque is available from just 1,500 rpm.
Motorcycles can be picked up and dropped off at our Auckland, Christchurch bases. If picked up at one and dropped off at the other a one way fee of NZ$490 applies.
Bike Specifications
- Engine: Oil/liquid-cooled 4-stroke in-line six cylinder.
- Capacity: 1,649 cc
- Max. Output: 118 kW (160 PS) @ 7,750 rpm
- Max. Torque 175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
- Gearbox / Final Drive: 6 Speed / Shaft
- Unladen Weight (Fueled): 332 kg
- Standard Seat Height: 810 / 830 mm
Bike Features
- BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
- ASC (Automatic Stability Control)
- Dynamic-ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjusment)
- Riding Modes – Road / Rain / Dynamic
- Heated Grips
- Heated Rider & Pillion Seats
- Cruise Control
- Stereo System with iPod input & bluetooth.
Bike Inclusions
- Side Cases (Panniers) and Top Box.
- Removable Inner Bags for ease of packing.
- Tyre puncture repair kit.
- Comprehensive Motorcycle Insurance*
- Roadside Breakdown and Recovery.
- Unlimited Kilometers.
- Luggage Storage.
- Luggage Transfer between our base locations NZ$120 per suitcase.
- Maps and route advice if required.
*NZ$3,750 deductible on the motorcycle insurance for each rider
Peak Season: 1 December - 30 April
Shoulder Season: 1 May - 30 November
Rental Prices
Peak Season: 1 December - 30 April
Shoulder Season: 1 May - 30 November
| No. of Days | Peak Season | Off Peak Season |
|---|---|---|
| 3-6 Days | NZ 500.00Peak Season | NZ 450.00Off Peak Season |
| 7 Days + | NZ 450.00Peak Season | NZ 400.00Off Peak Season |
| 21 Days + | NZ 400.00Peak Season | NZ 350.00Off Peak Season |
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A tour of New Zealand on a motorcycle was top place on my bucket list, and had been for some time. We decided on the 25 day March option, and it proved to be the best thing we have ever done. This was not just a holiday, it was an adventure. From the moment we landed in Auckland, the whole process worked seamlessly. We were met, taken to our hotel. We later met with Trevor who gave us rider equipment to supplement what we had taken ourselves and our R1200RT, and the following morning, having met with Mike and Jo, we were off. The first five days we were on our own with Mike riding his motorcycle, and Jo driving the support van. It soon became four friends out on a ride. We toured the North Island, North of Auckland in that first five days, and although a seasoned motorcyclist of many years standing, and having ridden thousands upon thousands of miles in my 58 years, I was having the time of my life. The roads and scenery is nothing short of spectacular, and the local folks we met on the way were great. Mike and Jo did everything to make our tour special and nothing was too much trouble. We met up with 5 more solo riders on arrival back in Auckland and shared the next section of the tour of the North Island with them.
Chris P., London, UK
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