Comments on: BMW Six-Cylinder Tourer: Official Pics and Specs (Updated) (Bike Reports) (News)

By: Denny

Denny — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 02:32:13 +0000

I bought a new K1200 LT in 2001 and ran 40,000 miles onto it with nary a problem. As far as the plastic is concerned, if you have ever spent a day or few in a toad strangling rain, then you already know that BMW builds em so you will be out of the flow if you are moving. This mega horse power cross continent screamer is what the touring world has been waiting for, IMO. I traded my K 12 LT for a new Wing in 2005 and then traded that one for a new 2008 and now I may have to think about returning to the MOA fold?
Denny

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By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:50:13 +0000

I think the bike looks bloody great except for the top box. Six cyliners sounds exciting and the ergonomics of the bike appear to be good. Now let’s wait a year or two for a continuing list of service bulletins and pissed off customers! I own three Beemers and purchaced them after a few years of improvements. They still have their own little niggles but I can honestly say they suit me well and have this timeless feel about riding them. Let’s just hope we don’t have middle cylinders overheating and the electronic crap breaking to often.

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By: jimbo

jimbo — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:47:42 +0000

“marketed toward old men”

That would be the 450MX and the 1000 ultra-sport I suppose?

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By: Daryl

Daryl — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:14:26 +0000

You do undestand it is a tourer, not a moped.

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By: Foster

Foster — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:38:12 +0000

Absolutely no tip over protection provided and you just KNOW a bike this size will go over at least once. In keeping with the name though – Bunch o’ Money Wasted!

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By: bfa

bfa — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:34:57 +0000

……….waiting for the dual-clutch transmission

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By: Montana

Montana — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:55:03 +0000

Just what America needs, another overweight, over-powered, over-priced, over-complicated and therefore problem-prone touring barge. What will a tow from Death Valley cost, or a parking lot tip-over? I’ve been told it’s manufactured primarily by Kymco (Kwang Yang Motor Co.) in Taiwan and is merely assembled in Germany.
Like the Can Am Spyder, this is a product for people who don’t like motorcycles; better they should buy a loaded SUV.

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By: Tom B

Tom B — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:37:47 +0000

Can’t wait to hear prices!

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By: Kjazz

Kjazz — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:02:58 +0000

So there’s three ride modes to choose from:

1) Rain
2) Road
and
3) Dagnabbit!!!!

sorry, dont know what that means, just thot it was funny…..

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By: Don Neilson

Don Neilson — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:29:52 +0000

With rare exception BMW has always made ugly motorcycles. It is their tradition. It is, apparently, a core value. This bike is no exception.

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