2022 BMW K 1600 B First Look (8 Fast Facts + 30 Photos)

November 30, 2021

The BMW K 1600 four-motorcycle lineup enjoyed a wide-ranging assortment of upgrades for 2022. We covered the changes that apply to all four 2022 BMW K 1600s earlier this month. Now, it’s time to focus exclusively on the 2022 BMW K 1600 B—the bagger of the four Ks, and the least expensive base model in the 1600 line.

There are three flavors of 2022 BMW K 1600 B: Standard, Exclusive Style, and Option 719 Midnight. Each finish gives the B a distinctly different look, and BMW has a short little “one” description of each. Here’s what BMW stylists did to differentiate the versions:

Standard (aka “The straightforward one”)

Body in Black Storm Metallic
Frame, engine, and seat in black
Tank center cover, slipstream deflector trim, and front of front fender in Black Storm Metallic
Engine spoiler in Night Black Matt

Exclusive Style (aka “The exclusive one”)

Body in Manhattan Metallic Matt
Frame, engine, and seat in black
Tank center cover and slipstream deflector trim in Black Storm Metallic
Front of front fender in Manhattan White Metallic
Engine spoiler in Night Black Matt

Option 719 Midnight (aka “The elegant one”)

Body in Meteoric Dust II Metallic w/ water transfer printing
Frame and engine in black
Tank center cover, slipstream deflector trim, and front of front fender in Meteoric Dust II Metallic
Option 719 seat in black w/ diamond top-stitching and B logo
Engine spoiler in Night Black Matt
“Midnight” badge

If you get the B with the Grand America Package, it’s a Grand America! Here’s what the Grand America Package includes:

Top case in body color
Audio System 2.0
Floorboards
High windshield
Keyless Ride
Central Locking System w/ Anti-Theft Alarm
Quickshifter
LED fog lights
Engine protection bar
Centerstand

The Bagger Package is a subset of the Grand America Package. It includes Keyless Ride, the Central Locking System with the Anti-Theft Alarm, quickshifter, LED fog lights, engine protection bar, and centerstand.

There’s a Comfort Package that pares down the accessories further. This one gets you the Keyless Ride, Central Locking System with Anti-Theft Alarm, and quickshifter.

The Tour Package focuses the B in a different direction. It includes Audio System 2.0, an auxiliary LED headlight, an engine protection bar, floorboards, and a storage compartment.

If you don’t want to add a Package to the 2022 BMW K 1600 B, many goodies are available a la carte. You can get the Option 719 bench seat, Option 719 forged classic wheels, forged handlebar, floor lighting, or high seat (+2.0 inches to 31.5-inch seat height). Audio System 2.0 is also available as a stand-alone add-on.

With customization an essential component of the bagger world, BMW points you in the right direction with cleverly “one” named suggestions. “The casual one” suggests you get the four chrome-plated pieces—case cover, mirror caps, wind deflectors, and slipstream deflection. “The cool one” insists you get a short tinted windscreen, touring case impact protection, and a liner for the touring case. BMW assures us that these “BMW Motorrad accessories give your vehicle a very special look and will certainly attract admiring glances.”

The 2022 BMW K 1600 B arrives in BMW dealers in February 2022. Be prepared to drop $22,545 on the table to get started on your B, though we’re sure that the variants, packages, and accessories will be provoking you to open your wallet up a bit wider.

2022 BMW K 1600 B Specs

ENGINE

Type: Inline-6
Displacement: 1649cc
Bore x stroke: 72 x 67.5mm
Maximum power: 160 horsepower @ 6750 rpm
Maximum torque: 132 ft-lbs @ 5250 rpm
Maximum speed: 124 mph (Grand America: 101 mph; GT and GTL: 125+ mph)
Compression ratio: 12.2:1
Valvetrain: DOHC; 4vpc
Gearbox: Constant-mesh 6-speed w/ helical-cut gears (quickshift optional)
Clutch: Hydraulically actuated multi-disc
Final drive: Shaft

CHASSIS

Frame: Die-cast aluminum w/ extruded aluminum subframe
Front suspension; travel: Non-adjustable BMW Motorrad Duolever w/ central spring strut; 4.5 inches
Rear suspension; travel: Semi-active BMW Motorrad Paralever; 4.9 inches
Wheels: Cast aluminum
Front wheel: 17 x 3.50
Rear wheel: 17 x 6.00
Front tire: 120/70 x 17
Rear tire: 190/55 x 17
Front brakes: 320mm floating discs w/ 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear brake: 320mm disc w/ dual-piston floating caliper
ABS: Cornering-aware ABS standard