Bmw Grand America Top Speed
09-01-2018,04:53 PM #1
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Is top Speed limited on K16B?
Read that there�s a 101 mph limiter on this bike. Can anyone confirm? Can it be defeated (after warranty runs out of course)?
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09-01-2018,05:24 PM #2
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I believe it's 105. Haven't heard anything about a mod.Joe
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09-02-2018,11:20 PM #4
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I believe there was a thread on advrider that claimed the Grand America is electronically limited to 101 mph, not because of powertrain limitations but rather potential handling instability with the top box. The powertrain warranty would therefore probably not be the major concern if the limiter were to be somehow disabled and the bike ridden above the current limit. Personal safety would be.Odd the bike has a 170mph speedometer, though. Nearly half of it will never be used.
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09-02-2018,11:20 PM #5
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09-03-2018,06:29 AM #7
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Am I the only one that would find that limiting. I am by no means a speed demon, but when passing I routinely hit 160 km/hour (100 mph) and often exceed it. Mostly it is due to the acceleration possible with the wet heads. In the short space of time it takes to get around vehicles, a wide open throttle gets you well in triple digit English units in a hurry.
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09-03-2018,03:19 PM #9
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The BMW USA website shows a max speed of Over 125 MPH for the Bagger.
Originally Posted by earthling
125MPH for the Bagger although the manual recommends a self limited lower speed of 111MPH if you have footboards installed.
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BMW normally does not quote a top speed, they only show Over 125 MPH.
When checking the S1000RR they only show Over 125 MPH.
Lee
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09-03-2018,03:22 PM #10
Debbie's Servant
Same thing for me and my wife.
Am I the only one that would find that limiting. I am by no means a speed demon, but when passing I routinely hit 160 km/hour (100 mph) and often exceed it. .
If dealers would not disable the limited, it would be a deal breaker for me.
Lee
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MOA # 30878
Past BMW Bikes: 2016 R1200RS, 2011 K1300S, 2003 K1200RS, 1991 K75S, 1987 K75T, 1984 R100RT
09-03-2018,03:31 PM #13
Debbie's Servant
Looking at the specs I see the K1600GT and K1600 Grand America have the same steering head angle and wheelbase.
It would be interesting to know the reason for a limiter on the Grand America.
The Grand America fairing looks similar other than the shorter shield.
Lee
2022 R1250RS
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Past BMW Bikes: 2016 R1200RS, 2011 K1300S, 2003 K1200RS, 1991 K75S, 1987 K75T, 1984 R100RT
09-03-2018,03:45 PM #15
Debbie's Servant
Oops I meant to say Grand America
As far as I know the limiter on the B model hasn't changed since introduction....but, the Grand America iteration has a 101mph limit
I corrected my post.
Lee
2022 R1250RS
MOA # 30878
Past BMW Bikes: 2016 R1200RS, 2011 K1300S, 2003 K1200RS, 1991 K75S, 1987 K75T, 1984 R100RT
Source: https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?93010-Is-top-Speed-limited-on-K16B
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