B
MW will join the American
bagger fight next year after
unveiling the brand new K
1600 B.
Based off the same engine
and chassis platform as the com-
pany's K16 range, the K 1600
B will pack a 160-horsepower
six-cylinder punch and neo-retro
styling that BMW says embodies
the "Spirit of the Open Road."
That includes the traditional
bagger-style high-point fairing
and deep-set side cases, as well
as new rear lights and chrome
plated mufflers in a backward
sloping/teardrop rear design.
The B will come standard with
the BMW electronic suspension
(Dynamic ESA) in "Road" and
"Cruise" modes. "Road" gives a
slightly stiffer setting to "Cruise,"
whose damping rates have been
softened to provide optimum
comfort in slow speed cruising
situations.
Also on the B will be BMW's
Shift Assist Pro (up and down
quickshifter) and a reverse assist
feature, actuated by a button on
the left handlebar. CN
FIRST LOOK
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//2017 BMW K 1600
