BMW K1600 Tyre Size
The BMW K1600 runs a 120/70/17 front tyre and a 190/55/17 rear tyre. You can click those links to see all the different tyre options for this bike. However be aware that not every tyre that can fit this bike is a recommended fitment. The K1600 is a heavy bike and so it makes sense to run the homologated tyres listed below.
As motorcycle tyre specialists, accredited by the major manufacturers, we can supply any tyre to you by mail order or you can have them fitted in our London motorcycle workshop.
BMW K1600 History
Released in 2011 to replace the K1300GT, BMW threw the kitchen sink at the K1600, with its 6-cylinder, 1649cc engine that provides effortless grunt and continent crushing power. The elephant in the room is its weight. At 320kg fully wet, it’s a beast of a bike and a difficult one to man-handle at walking speeds when two-up and full of luggage.
Still the K1600 is an engineering marvel and we can’t think of a more comfortable place to be when heading for the twisty roads and vineyards of Southern France.
For 2019 the GTL also gets Dynamic ESA Semi Active suspension as standard fitment. There’s also a Bagger version and a Grand America version too.
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BMW K1600 Stock Tyres
The K1600 came with the Metzeler Z8 as the OEM tyre, the K1600 GTL from 2018 came with the Bridgestone T30 ‘L’ fitment
BMW K1600 Best Tyres
Metzeler Z8 is one of the stock tyres and we’d recommend sticking with it as it’s homologated for the bike and is well-liked by owners. The Bridgestone T30 ‘L’ fitment isn’t a bad tyre but the mileage you’d get out of it isn’t great.
However if you aren’t a big fan of the stock tyre, go for the Pirelli Angel GT2 (A fitment) or the Dunlop Roadmsart III which are both officially homologated for this bike.
BMW K1600 Tyre Pressures
You can find your motorcycle manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressures in your owner’s handbook. You’ll also find a tyre pressure chart sticker on the swingarm.
If you have no idea what pressures to run, this is our general rule:
Scooter: F 30psi, R 30psi
Normal Motorcycle: F 36psi, R 42psi
Big Tourer: F 42psi, R 42psi
125cc Bike: F 33psi, R 36psi
You should always check your tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. Check out our range of motorcycle tyre pressure gauges here.
About Two Tyres
Our mission is to ensure we listen to every customer’s needs and ensure they’re riding on the right tyre. Out of the showroom, your motorbike is a compromise, designed to suit a huge range of riders and riding conditions. To get the best out of your bike in terms of handling, performance and safety, tyres make all the difference. In fact we think it’s the most cost-effective performance enhancement you can make!
We are based in London where we supply and fit motorcycle tyres and consumables in our workshop. We also mail order motorcycle tyres around the UK, across Europe and even to places as far-flung as the USA, Canada and Japan.
Need help choosing the best tyres?
Choosing tyres can be tricky. We’re here to help. We hold direct accounts with every motorcycle tyre manufacturer, so we’re well placed to give comprehensive and honest advice to help you choose the best tyres. If you can’t quite make your mind up, give us a call on 0207 205 2205 and we’ll help you narrow down your choices.
We are motorcycle and scooter tyre specialists, with over 25 years in the trade. Between us we fit 10 pairs of tyres a day in our workshop, so we have good real-world experience of what works and what doesn’t.
We ride to work, we ride for fun, we race and ride off-road. If it’s got two wheels, we’re into it.
Give us a call or drop into our London motorcycle workshop and we’ll do our best to help you.
Are your tyre pressures letting you down?
We couldn’t find a tyre pressure gauge that was well-built, easy to get on-and-off the valve without pressure loss and could stand up to day-to-day abuse in our workshop. So we found a manufacturer to build one to our exacting standards.
We’re confident this is the best motorcycle pressure gauge out there. That’s why it comes with a 3-year, no-nonsense, money back guarantee.
Whether you want a digital tyre pressure gauge or a good old-fashioned analogue pressure gauge, we’ve got a gauge for you. Now you can quickly and easily check your pressures, to keep your bike handling well and to ensure you stay safe.
Here at Two Tyres, we stock more than just tyres. Take a look at some of our essentials for any biker.
Motorcycle puncture repair kit – Our top-rated kit includes everything you need to carry out a roadside repair and get back up and running.
Motorcycle tyre pressure gauge – Our tyre pressure gauge has been rated in RiDE magazine and features a clever design to make it easy to get accurate readings.
Motorcycle first aid kit – a DIN-rated first aid kit that’s compact and also includes extras that are handy for any biker. A must-carry in some EU countries.
HyperCharge battery charger – The HyperCharge is a smart charger that can charge lead-acid and lithium batteries and it’ll charge bike and car batteries too.
Cordless tyre pump – Small enough to fit in your luggage, this tyre pump doubles as a powerbank, so you’ll never have a flat tyre or phone battery again!
All of these products have been well tested and are top-rated by our customers.
