Comments on: BMW K 1600 GT and GTL: BMW Previews Six-Cylinder Tourers (Bike Reports) (News)

By: mikeard

mikeard — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:21:21 +0000

I’m looking at the fact going cross the county (US), Canada, I’ve probably saved $2000 to $2500 dollars each trip compared to what I would spend on a full blown vacation ( airfare, rent car, hotel, etc.). Do that easily 5-6 times in the time you’d own the bike you’ve covered half the price of the bike (that is if you can avoid tickets). Especially if you purchased a used bike. It’s been worth it to me. But you are right… let’s see what they do to the price. The adaptive lights are way over due. I’ve always added HIDs and even Hella Micro DE HID Driving Lights to punch out further and flood the sides to help the night driving on twisties, you can see for miles on the straights, but on coming cages hate me. My Audi has adaptive headlights and they are unbelievable you can see around the corners.

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By: gary

gary — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:29:49 +0000

how on earth do some of you guys think this thing is going to be lighter than a current K1300GT? A gassed up GT is closer to 670lbs. It would be doing well to come in 50lbs heavier. 720-750 real weight with gas. Thats 85lbs lighter than the current bike it replaces. This thing is going in the right direction for what it is intended to replace. Lighter faster better handling. I cant wait to test ride one. As for the price I’ll have to wait 3-5 years and buy a used one for 1/2, still probably 12K.

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By: Ruefus

Ruefus — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:59:23 +0000

“IIIII KNOW!!”

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By: donmarco

donmarco — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:30:44 +0000

I’ve a K12GT and have taken it X-country three times. Performed with excellence. Same with two older RT’s, 1150 and 1200. Enjoyed an 84 R100rs as well, but so far the best was my 02 K12rs. Complete wow factor.

This new six could do the trick, but I’m concerned about the pricing. But a high price tag is also a risk for BMW, just as it has been for the M6 auto. I’ve a 650i convertible and it’s still a pleasure + to drive after 4 years.

The headlights on the K16 do hold interest. My K12gt has the xenon lamp which fries the eyeballs out of the oncoming, but having them active like my car would be extremely positive especially during those dark hours going through the mountains.

I wanna see this thing now.

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By: mikeard

mikeard — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:25:27 +0000

I was to young with no money so I missed Honda’s inline 6, I’ve given up on their V5, still have a BMW 03 K1200GT. I’m sure there’s a lot of us who fit this profile out there. Ready to buy, but not ready for a Goldwing, or want something different. I will buy the new BMW 6

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By: mikeard

mikeard — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:03:35 +0000

A bigger Guzzi motor? Did he say push rods?

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By: Vroooom

Vroooom — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:57:41 +0000

The info is missing the one thing I was curious about, the wet weight. I’m guessing at least 600 lbs. No matter how cool this thing is, the $25K price tag (WAG) is going to be out of my range. Don’t get me wrong, they’ll advertise 540 lbs and a $18K price, but with options that the dealer actually stocks and an actual scale my guess stands.

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By: Ruefus

Ruefus — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:38:31 +0000

So…..they’re on to what amounts to a steel-framed, American-made VFR or ST1300 depending on your point of view. Except a 1650, direct-injected pushrod engine.

Sounds great. Truly – it does. I’d love a solid entry from America in something other than an aging cruiser maker. Hopefully the motor is the real focal point. But their competition is SO highly developed, SO heavily refined and SO heavily entrenched that no matter who they’re financed by, it’s going to take nothing short of a Cinderella/Rocky Balboa story to get it done.

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By: Denny

Denny — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:24:56 +0000

My objection is against concept, not conduct jimbo. All I say is this does not resemble, in my mind motorcycle by its conception.

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By: Wingman

Wingman — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:37:42 +0000

I hope they get the seat height down to 29 inches or lower and get the center of gravity down. The current K1200LT and the twins are too tall and too top heavy for me. I am 5 foot 6 inches and wear a 29 or 30 inch inseam. My 2003 Gold Wing GL1800 fits me fine. I’ve been riding Gold Wings for almost 35 years and have had one of every generation beginning with the GL1000. The Wing’s flat six is a masterpiece.

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