2021 BMW K1600B REVIEW | EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Full walk round @ 28 mins 10 seconds.

[@RD-wg2nt]

I don’t even ride, but the idea of that big bike presence on the road together with comfort, power and tech seems like the safest way to enjoy motorcycling…

[@danmangan966]

Put 100 miles on the 2021 K1600 today, your review is pretty much spot on, this bike only had 445 miles on it, saw another review which mentioned back pressure when the screen was all the way up which I did feel the first time I raised the screen which is like some wind pushing you forward, but it seemed like it depended on wind speed and direction, not a deal killer, my first bike with quick shifter, smooth as silk except if you're lazy going from 1st to 2nd it could end up in neutral, no big deal, reverse gear is nice to have moving around in the garage, took the antenna off, good machine...

[@deathgaloomba6492]

your review of the K1600B is absolutely AMAZING! I test rode it 4 months ago and they way you describe it is SPOT ON! This is my next purchase FOR SURE! 😎

[@GearTorque]

Great to hear! Ride safe buddy. Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 🏍🏍🏍👍

[@nizamubin6352]

Love your review of the bike. You've touched all of the important aspects, and did that without being too technical. Thanks a lot. I'm getting my Black Storm Metallic Grand America very, very soon.

[@GearTorque]

Thanks for the comments Niza. Hope you enjoy the Grand America. Ride safe. 🏍✌️

[@youwhatnow]

I’ve owned a K1600 bagger for a couple of years and really enjoy it. Yes the dash is dated but it does a lot that my other bikes don’t. The panniers actually do take open and full face helmets but not flip-front. I considered the Goldwing bagger which is also a lovely machine but the Goldwing panniers are much too narrow for any type of helmet and that was a deal breaker. Definitely recommend the K1600B!

[@sadvery8105]

Nothing beats the golding bagger

[@UnApologeticPatriot]

@@sadvery8105 Except the other bikes that do...

[@quidestnunc9238]

Laminar Lip attachment to the top of the K1600 Bagger's windscreen will solve your buffeting issue.

[@jamesgrant]

Thanks for this review! I've done a handful of SS1K's on my Bagger and it's a fantastic bike. I've had it on the freeway, small back roads, and even plenty of gravel roads. It will handle anything thrown at it.

[@GearTorque]

Hi James. Thanks for sharing! ride safe buddy

[@Roadhogg24]

Thank you, great review, I live in Chicago and after watching your video, I think a purchase might be in the future for me, I really like the looks, the speed, amd you actually sold me on it, I was seriously considering a Goldwing, Yamaha Venture star, but NOW, this changes everything! Thanks again, enjoyed your wonderful presentation! Good DAY!

[@GearTorque]

Thanks very much for your comments Saul. Great to hear from the other side of the pond. Hope you get to own one of these. Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. Keep a look out for our review on the k1600GT coming soon. Ride safe brother.

[@bunshoft]

Awesome vid! Very few reviews by vloggers with so much time in saddle! It says volumes that you still are having a blast after 1000 miles...

[@GearTorque]

Much appreciated comment. Ride safe brother. 🏍🏍🏍✌️✌️✌️

[@dougm659]

I’ve had my Bagger for a year and it is everything I need and want in a bike; fast, comfortable, hugely well equipped, drop dead gorgeous looks…I upgraded the windscreen to a taller one which improves the wind protection enormously! If you find an ex-demo for sale, chances are it’ll be fully loaded with all the extras such as the foot boards which are fantastic on long runs! Btw, the USB port in the right pannier does charge your phone, or other device, very handy indeed on long trips! Finally, unless you have a huge melon head, a full face helmet WILL go in the panniers, I do it all the time when I don’t want to carry it around all day.

[@reddog8145]

I keep hearing the panniers are not big enough for a full face helmet. Turn the helmet on it’s side and it fits in, close side and hey presto the helmets in the pannier . I have a SCHUBERTH and I pop it into a cloth cover before putting it into the pannier . Go on give it a try.

[@GearTorque]

Thanks for the comment Mark. Ride safe buddy.

[@ZUBEYIRKILICARSLAN]

Which model is your schuberth ? İ have c5 . Can i fit in it?

[@reddog8145]

Sorry for the late reply. It’s a C4. Regards.

[@eddiebenzz]

Excellent review ! ( you’re a genius 😁 ) Bought mine in Jan. 2019 I have 41,000 miles on it and I’m as happy as a lark ! 😁😁🤙 Best damn cruiser / Tourer money can buy . This is an airplane ✈️ on two wheels ! I’m really happy with this Hi Tech modern machine 🤙 I’ve test ridden the other top brands , far as I’m concerned they don’t come close ! ✌️

[@danmangan966]

Great review, just traded in my 22 Rocket 3GT on the same bike you reviewed, put 10k on the Rocket, love it but trying to check all the boxes, BMW was just delivered, haven't ridden it yet, wish BMW had made the bags removable with a quick disconnect for the signals, between the bags and huge silencers the rear wheel maintenance looks to be a challenge

[@robertcorbett4720]

Great review……I’ve got one coming next week and although my test ride felt really positive, given I’m moving across from a string of Boxer engined BMW’s and trading my glorious one year old 1250RT…….I’ve been racked with self doubt about have I made the right decision. Your experience and video narrative was extremely positive and calmed my nerves it’s going to be a great choice of bike….thanks 😉

[@jwwhetzel2737]

Great video. Btw the small TFT will display the speed if selected. I use this primarily

[@etmbcrew]

excellent review on an excellent bike stu... well enjoyed

[@MegaFarre]

Thanks a lot for your complete review. With your review and help i decided to buy my dream bike. Thanks one more time.

[@conanlive3784]

Very nice touring bike! These are speed-governed at 125 mph (I have heard) due to the aerodynamics of the bags. Can you confirm?

[@lancepayne7528]

Well done Sir! Enjoyed every minute !!!! I will have a 1600B one day!!! Your vid sold me on it!!!

[@BMWKB]

What a great review! Funny and informative as well, very entertaining. Thank you very much! 😉👍🏼

[@Antimortem]

Lovin it! You just prove how good this bike❤️ best bike EVER!

[@umakantgajjewar8898]

Very very good review. Wow, what great review of a great motorcycle ! I just loved both the review and the bike ! Amazing how BMW manages to make such a motorcycle. Very impressed and very much want to own sometime in future/near future. - Very good information - Very good drive. - Very good realistic perspective. - Very good, direct narration. So, thank you for all that.

[@jansing327]

I like the styling of the bike a lot...this is not an old man's bike..it has the looks..

[@laszlocsiki524]

You are amazing you did a fine job not only with the video but you thousand-mile Journey🎉

[@Chris-qx2cy]

Great review, love mine, only covered 2500 miles, can’t fault it, the floor boards are well worth the extra, funny enough it’s the aerial that attracted me to the bike lol.

[@GearTorque]

🏍🏍🏍✌️✌️✌️👏👏👏

[@andrewedmond7738]

Great review mate, thank you. The RT1250 is my desired bike as it has a little less weight, and it is somewhat sportier. Each to their own of course. Beautiful bike for eating up the highway miles in style and comfort. Appreciate the review brother.

[@GearTorque]

Hi Andrew. No problem 👍 Ride safe brother.

[@jansing327]

They're both very nice bikes...the RT 1250 as well as the K 1600.

[@clarkmorehouse9382]

I'm on the fence between Gtl or Bagger. Helped me understand the B a little better. Thanks

[@bazzjedi2686]

Hi GT Nice review totally agree. I had nice long test ride on B. 1 1/2 years later I have just done deal for K16 GTSE 2018 and get it Wednesday. The B was not quite for me but GT is. Funny enough getting it from Allan Jeffrey's. Simon done a great walk round and been so good with it all, totally recommend AJ they gave good fair price for my bike not like some others.... This is my first distance purchase as I am 5 hours away down in southwest. 😎🖖

[@GearTorque]

Hi Baz. Thanks for the comment. Hope you’re having a great time on your new bike. Ride safe buddy

[@skaa63]

Great review, booked a test ride this Wednesday morning then the goldwing bagger in the afternoon……. decisions decisions ahead???

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

It’s a beautiful bike for sure I’m looking at the Grand America maybe next year. But there are rumours they might be dropping this model all together 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ I follow a mechanic that works on BMW’s he’s at one of the busiest BMW dealers in the western USA, he mentioned there are rumours it may be dropped from the line. He’s had to work on lots of issues on this model over the last year especially full transmission rebuilds. I have the Trophy SE in western Canada and I’ve had zero issues but it’s tough getting these European bikes serviced here!!! I paid $1800 for the 32,000 km valves service in Canada just crazy prices. Ride safe nice to see a full review 👍👍👍👍

[@GearTorque]

it’ll be so sad if they do drop it. thanks for the comment Colin. ride safe buddy.

[@JP1970]

Wow, great video. My buddy just gought a GSA 1250, and he has been trying to get me to trade my Gold Wing for one of these BMW baggers...thanks again. New sub!

[@wardroland270]

Thanks GT. Great job. Good info. God bless. Happy trails.

[@GearTorque]

Thanks, you too! consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 🏍🏍🏍👍

[@wardroland270]

Liked & subscribed.

[@zunaidkajee4540]

Hello Sir, from South Africa 🇿🇦. Loved your review on this fine machine. I purposely bought a 22 model GT, not the LCI model. I think this bike will become an icon and a bike to collect, in the not too distant future. I prefer the classics dials, and becuase the new model does not have active cruise control, imo its not worth the extra dough. I think that becuase all manufacturers are moving to smaller capacity engines, it's a keeper. that inline 6, is like nothing else. ride safe Sir

[@andrewedmond7738]

I always forget something!! Subscribed!

[@freedom6919741]

Great review. Thanks

[@terryfong2906]

I have a 2018 K1600B with 15k miles. Absolutely the best bike I have owned. What camera system are you using.

[@GearTorque]

Hi Terry. Drift ghost x on the helmet and a little GoPro on the bars. thanks for the comment. ride safe brother.

[@jrey9832]

Just purchased a 21 K16B GA. Wondering if you have had any “twitchy-ness” at highway speeds. If so, were you able to alleviate with tire pressure, different windscreen, tire brand or…? Any preference for pre-load on suspension or tour vs. road? I love the new bike, but need to figure out this very strange, but clearly prevalent issue with dirty air and nuisance “instability”. Thanks!

[@steveb2618]

Thanks for the thorough review..

[@GearTorque]

Thanks for the comment Steve. Ride safe buddy.

[@captain348]

Excellent review. Btw, calipers are still brembo on those…

[@highhplainsdrifter9099]

An very impressive touring motorcycle. I wonder, however, how reliable it is & if it's pricey on servicing & repairs??? It's a BMW after all.👀🤔🤨🥸

[@jbrucksnc]

Nice review, "wheel" done

[@minasdemetriou2527]

Great vlog , I won’t one now . It my be time for a change

[@tdog2225]

Well done, great video and very informative. Wow! you must have covered everything up to the kitchen sink. From where you entered the M62 you are a few miles from me. I am looking forward to getting my thingy america ooooo whats its name, lol. Oh yea! Grand America, so i can take the wifey for a ride or two. Many thanks again.

[@rodneymain2871]

Thanks for a very informative review, as I've just traded in my R1200RT LE for one of these beauties and found your review one of the reasons I wanted to complete my trade in... 😀 Regards Rod

[@GearTorque]

Hi Rod. Thanks very much for your kind comment. Hope you enjoyed the new bike and have many happy journeys together. Ride safe buddy.

[@bunshoft]

Interesting. Not many videos comparing the R1200RT to the K1600s. I've got a lot of time on the R1200RT and I am super curious about how the K1600 compares...

[@Sirsethtaggart3505]

Amazing bike, but is it really a bagger???

[@jorgemtds]

WTF!!! That consumption is excellent. On my Yamaha FJR1300 I get an average of 6.4 L/100Km (36.7523 mpg). I do however have a very "aggressive" riding style... some times... I think I need to wait for the 2022 K1600 Grand America and find a way to get the money for the damn thing.

[@richardtremblay7646]

Great review…I think a long time between buying a 1250RT and the 1600 bagger for finally choosing the 1250 . The reason behind was my day to day uses. Driving more on small roads than highways and weight for my size 5 ‘ 6 . I really like the engine sound compare to the boxer who is really horrible at low speed or when climbing mountains road. Don’t get me wrong I like driving my 2021 1250RT but the engine sound need an ajustement and I am not used to it yet. Question, I am trying to find an helmet that will block the wind sound in my ears. I drive my bike mostly with open helmet I have a LS2 Valiant 399 modular and the wind is very disturbing. Is your helmet modular ? If yes when riding is it good for the wind noises ? Maybe someone know what I am looking for. Thanks again

[@GearTorque]

Hi Richard. thanks for the comment. hope you have many happy journeys together. ride safe buddy.

[@chrisrobertson9264]

Nice bike it’s the service cost that is the downfall

[@GearTorque]

Ain’t that the truth! Ride safe buddy. Thanks for the comment.

[@markjensen3932]

I bought one and can’t agree more

[@MotorcyclesTVOfficial]

It's look good bike

[@GearTorque]

🏍🏍🏍👍👍👍

[@gxgnsk]

...about the aerial... it is not dated... it is "retro" or "vintage"...

[@robertparisi8016]

Does that in line 6 motor whine ?

[@torqueofthedevil8145]

I read the coil packs keep failing on these

[@steveh7108]

Based purely on riding pleasure long distance on highways as well as curvy roads I would choose BMW K1600 series over any other bike. But because of the reliability issues and lack of dealerships in the US. I would have to go with the Indian Challenger. The Honda Goldwing and the Yamaha FJR would have to be a close second place. Because of BMWs lack of reliability and lack of dealerships and how complicated it is to service anything on your own it would fall to at least a distant fourth choice.

[@GearTorque]

Hey Steve. Thanks for the comment. Sadly Indian dealerships are few and far between here in the uk so we can’t, as yet, get our hands on one. Ride safe buddy.

[@hirzirazak4340]

Full itam dari atas sampai bwh....isteri saya pun saya

[@sadvery8105]

So you are doinwhat 70 miles in england. That bike was buit not for a silly 70miles. Come to germany and take it for the ride it deserves. Having said that nothing beats a goldwing bagger or tour.

[@GearTorque]

I did an iron butt challenge on it. You must’ve missed that bit. Would love to try a goldwing out though. Thanks for the comment. Consider subscribing, if you haven’t already. 👍

[@wombal177jim]

wow you are a traffick officer captain ATB tea pot is your friend

[@tjzulu1]

Not a bad video, but being titled "...Everything You Need to Know..." and it's an amazing machine, but there sure was a lot you didn't know about...and that's disappointing!!

[@GearTorque]

Such as?…

[@tjzulu1]

@@GearTorque Something so basic as whether the display is LED or LCD....not knowing something so basic as the real weight of the machine.....shall I continue??

[@GearTorque]

@@tjzulu1 please do. Then we can pass on the knowledge. 👍