Black Forest Motorcycle Touring On The K1600 GT - Where The Locals Ride.

Welcome to our exciting motorcycle adventure as we explore the breathtaking Black Forest on the powerful K1600 GT. Join us as we embark on a thrilling journey through some of the best roads in the Black Forest, where the locals ride.
In this video, we take you on a motorbike trip to Germany, specifically through the mesmerizing Black Forest region. Known for its stunning landscapes and winding roads, the Black Forest offers a motorcyclist's paradise.
Get ready to experience the adrenaline rush as we navigate hairpin turns and tackle twisty roads that will leave you breathless. Our trusty K1600 GT provides the perfect companion for this exhilarating journey, offering both power and comfort.
Throughout the video, we share our firsthand experiences and showcase the incredible scenery that the Black Forest has to offer. From picturesque villages to dense forests and panoramic vistas, the Black Forest will captivate you at every turn.
Join us as we ride through the charming village of Todtmoos, an idyllic destination that should be on every motorcyclist's bucket list. Discover the hidden gems and local favorites that make this region such a special place for motorcycle touring.
Whether you're a seasoned rider or just getting started, this video is packed with valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your motorcycle touring experience. From recommendations on the best routes to suggestions for pit stops along the way, we've got you covered.
So, buckle up and get ready for an unforgettable adventure through the Black Forest. Hit that play button and let's explore the best roads in the Black Forest on the K1600 GT, where the locals ride. Don't miss out on this incredible motorbike trip to Germany - it's an experience you won't want to miss!
Leaving Wolfach - 00:00
House of Cuckoo Clocks - 02:58
Black Forest Road Block - 04:02
Titisee, Germany - 05:35
K1600 Montage - 09:56
K1600 Review - 15:02
The road at 11:13 is the L146: By Aule Sankt Blasien
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The Road at 11:22 is the L148: between Wehr and Au
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[@patrickstahl5862]

I live in the north of Baden Württemberg and it always amazes me how cool it is in the Black Forest, thats 100 km down south and a total different landscape...so cool

[@SeanandEmily]

A nice place to live 😎👍. Yeah the landscape around the Black forest is so diverse, it's a great place to ride and a cool landscape. Looking forwards to the BMW biker days!! Thanks for watching

[@raystewart365]

Emily is spot on the Black Forest has everything you could ever want in a bike tour, cant wait to go back.

[@SeanandEmily]

Yeah it’s a super place!! Glad you enjoyed it too! 😎🙌🏻

[@neilbeatbeat]

Wow! Kudos guys. We loved every minute of this. You look so cool. All in black. That's how we've always styled ourselves. But you guys have youth on your side...damn!!Seriously though we just love your work to bits. Keep safe and keep on biking Neil and Belinda xxx

[@SeanandEmily]

Thanks again Neil and Belinda! That was a fun trip on that bike -although our own bike Shadow completes the look with all black accessories and panniers 😎 Thanks again to you both and we are looking forwards to your future thoughts 😊 Cheers guys! S&E

[@Dazmpower]

Great series and definitely a place to visit. Good review on the bike, also great commentary on the tour.

[@SeanandEmily]

Hi Daz, Thanks very much! We don't usually review bikes but thought we give our thoughts on this one 😊 Glad you enjoyed it hopefully we will be taking some other bikes out this yeah too.

[@kimvanuytsel8462]

Great vidéo and review from your trip and thé K1600 GT!!! Next week I should be able to pick up my 2023 GTL model. As you can imagine, I can’t wait to start riding it!! 😊

[@SeanandEmily]

Congratulations on the new bike 🥳 we had a lot of fun on that bike and wow did it get to high speeds quickly -had to keep checking the Speedo as it was really smooth too 😁. Thanks for watching and we wish you all the best with your new machine! 😎🔥🔥🔥

[@pj1lorens]

We were in Todtmoos for 2 nights on our RT ( from Gibraltar ) 3rd of June and got soaked in a heavy shower,, really enjoyed the roads and couldn't believe how many bikes there also doing the same. Great review on the K1600, think I might have to arrange a test drive with my local dealer soon,, cheers for now.

[@SeanandEmily]

Sounds great! We really enjoyed our recent trip to Gibraltar-such a great place! We haven't actually tried the RT but I reckon it's probably an awesome touring bike. The k1600 is for sure worth a test ride -that 6 cylinder engine is a lot of fun! =) Cheers and catch you again.

[@gavinpaton7885]

Thank you Sean and Emily,fantastic video and presentation. I am in the process of planning a tour for next year that will take me through the Black Forest on my way to visit My Brother who stays in Gelterkinden. and am now away to amend my route to take in a few of the roads you mention. Thanks again

[@SeanandEmily]

Hi Gavin, thanks for watching the video and we are really glad it's useful for your plans! Ah Gelterkinden -basically our neighbors =) If you are riding through Germany you might also want to stop by at the Touratech headquarters -they have a great restaurant too. Hope you have a great trip =) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKPco6t4nrKifLssi=DbJZX0oKIM1XeM2G

[@GSHants]

Another great vlog of your travels, enjoyable for us even if it was a bit chilly for you guys! And Emily we don’t get enough pillion reviews, as a long time pillion I for one always appreciate them, so thank you.

[@SeanandEmily]

Thanks so much! As always we really appreciate your comments =) Yeah it's something that is often overlooked and as it's the pillions ride as much as the rider's it's something we need more of. Cheers and catch you again. Sean and Emily

[@brankbrankbrank]

Awesome video yet again!

[@SeanandEmily]

Thanks! =)

[@badsport2008]

Was looking for somewhere to go next week and now I'm going there. Thanks for the inspiration from here in the uk

[@SeanandEmily]

Hi, that's cool. I'm guessing you are already there =) Hope your trip is going well -looks like the weather is good. Cheers Sean and Emily If you need some other routes in Switzerland there's some more here: kzbin.info/aero/PLl_mRzVHVQ0xALJgIW-v9KYiN3tASsNoq&si=OZymiZ5-pcu27Xhh

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

I feel for you Emily !!! My wife rides pillion and when she gets cold she lets me know by yelling in my helmet "Get me to a coffee shop" i'm bloody freezing 🤣🤣🤣

[@SeanandEmily]

Hehe that’s sounds like a technique I need to use more! 😁

[@ladyjrider666]

Great video. The reflection in your visors were interesting too. Both of you are fun together and lots of interesting facts. I think you may be going back for a cookoo clock. 😂 Ride safe, LJ

[@SeanandEmily]

Yeah the visors offer an almost 360 effect 😁. Thanks so much for you comment, we do have a lot of fun on these trips! Haha one day we might give in to the desire to own a Cookoo clock 😂 Cheers S&E

[@Carreraboy911]

Amazing roads and scenery! Enjoyed your video Again ! Super cool editing. Surprised you replaced these helmets, they look super cool 😎 what drone r u using? Cheers

[@SeanandEmily]

Hi, yeah a special place for sure. Thanks very much for your encouraging words! We haven’t replaced them just sometimes we are required to wear others 😉. We are using the DJI mini 4pro -new for this trip.

[@dean-does-stuff-81]

It is really nice to get the views from the pillion, as that is all ways forgotten. So a bug thanks to Emily... I am thinking about visiting that area next week or so, and you have given me some great ideas. My little Forza 350 will be more than enough to get me around the black forest, I am sure. Nice video guys... I will be following you both on your coming adventures. If you are ever headed to the Netherlands then let me know. I moved to Gouda from the UK 6 years ago.. I miss those surrey roads 😉

[@SeanandEmily]

Hi Dean, nice to hear from you. Yeah there’s very little out there from a pillions perspective so hopefully this helps. Glad it’s given you a few ideas -maybe head to Switzerland as well for a day or two. -there’s some Swiss blogs on our channel too that might help. The Forza 350 will be great to tour on! Those things are great! We will eventually get the Netherlands at some point so hopefully bump into you there 😎🙌🏻

[@dean-does-stuff-81]

@@SeanandEmily (heads up, the roads in the Netherlands are super boring and the max speed is 60mph every where during the day. So it is no fun on a bike) the roads only get better when you get to Germany.

[@Hogdriver88]

What a great place to ride. Interesting that you’re looking to get back on the GSA after riding this 2-up. I have a 1250 GSA that I love, plus a HD Road Glide Limited. Thinking of either an RT or GTL to maybe replace both bikes.

[@SeanandEmily]

Hi, Yeah it was a lot of fun and it's on our doorstep! We have toured with the GSA for many years and it just suits us perfectly, That's a cool line up you have there =) I think maybe (although i've not ridden it) that the RT would be a good bike to replace those 2 bikes -i hear a lot of good things about it. Hoping to take the RT out this year sometime. Cheers Buddy

[@huskaroar6869]

Ive always wanted to visit the black forest of Germany 🥲 thanks for showing us such beautiful sights. Truly a beautiful land. Maybe one day i will also get to visit Europe. And your bike is truly awesome 👍

[@SeanandEmily]

You’re very welcome, nice to hear that you enjoyed it! Hopefully one day you can see it too 😊. The K1600 is an awesome machine -we only borrowed this one but it was a lot of fun 😎🙌🏻

[@grogman1911]

Looks like you hadn't any problem winging it through the corners.

[@SeanandEmily]

On roads like this the K1600 is in it's element, it's so smooth but at the same time feels like it could take these corners at double the speed without any issues. An impressive bike for sure!

[@grezallen]

Great fun review of the area and the bike Would love to know the location of that canyon road as I’m planning a trip next year

[@SeanandEmily]

Hi, thanks very much! We are really glad you enjoyed it and welcome to our channel. This was part of a mini series in case you are interested in the other episodes. For the locations, we almost always put the location of important places in the descriptions. I think these are the ones you are after: The road at 11:13 is the L146: By Aule Sankt Blasien goo.gl/maps/9wYBSXyL1dB3R4Tc8 The Road at 11:22 is the L148: between Wehr and Au goo.gl/maps/xzYpKpNuJx1ichZJ9 Thanks for watching and all the best with your trip! Sean and Emily

[@SeanandEmily]

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[@gl2856]

Great video throughout the last few days, an thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and roads , great review for potential customer’s of the 1600 too, where are we off to next , cheers , Graham L

[@SeanandEmily]

Thanks Graham!! It’s really interesting for us to try out other bikes too and hopefully it can help people considering one 😊. In the next few weeks we have a trip through Switzerland inti the Italian Dolomites including a few city stops like Venice and Ljubljana…… currently on the ferry to Norway 🤫

[@bikerintheblood]

Thanks guys. I’ve watched a lot of your fantastic vlogs! When did you do the ride past Titisee? Only my TomTom NAV isn’t showing any road closures now? We’re heading down that way early September 👍

[@SeanandEmily]

Hi, thanks so much for your encouraging comment! And we are really glad to hear you gave enjoyed them so far 😊. It was in July and they looked like they were nearly finished hopefully it’s all finished and open for you when you visit 😎🙌🏻 have a great trip!

[@filipemonteiro5504]

Fantastic trip, congrats. I did a few of 3k/5k kms trips around Europe, although never Black Forrest on both Harley Davidson and Africa Twin. I’m currently planning to buy a K1600 for added comfort and a few other perks, therefore I was wondering if you could let me know which gear (helmer, jacket, trousers, etc) were you using, as well as other as any advise you may additionally have. Of course indication of your original route would be fantastic as well 😉 Cheers

[@SeanandEmily]

Hi, thanks for your comment and we are glad you enjoyed the video. The K1600 is a really cool bike (we borrowed this one), be sure to test ride it first =). The gear was all from BMW - Sean was wearing the Rallye pro suit and Emily had the Pace dry suit on. The helmets where also BMW -the system 7 Carbon helmets. seanandemilytravels.com/motorcycles/adventure-touring-unpacked-seans-riding-gear Cheers Sean and Emily

[@bmwgsblackgus7636]

Great video, those roads and veiws were brilliant. Only just found your channel. I've subscribed and look forward to watching more 😀 👍 what are the crash helmets you are using?

[@SeanandEmily]

Hi, thanks very much for your comment we appreciate the feedback! Thanks for subscribing -lots more videos coming this year! It the BMW system 7 Carbon helmet with the mirror visors. Have you seen our recent trip to Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar? kzbin.info/aero/PLl_mRzVHVQ0yRXu9qeZuZWnHoS1KQV7_8 All the best Sean and Emily

[@olaeinairoda]

In tight turns, how is it related to gsa??? Also on the subject of windshield also related to gsa??? thanks

[@SeanandEmily]

Personally (having ridden a GSA for many years so very familiar with it) i find the GSA a lot more nimble in the tight turns -probably due to it's wheel base, but on the fast sweeping bend the K1600 is completely planted! As for the wind blast i would say that the K1600 offered better wind protection -especially at higher speeds (but being 6'2'' my head tends to be above the wind shield anyway. I hope that helps and you enjoy the rest of the channel. Cheers Sean and Emily

[@Peter-tu4ph]

Black bike, black clothing, black helmets - nothing like disappearing when it becomes overcast. Perhaps white or red helmets or even reflective jackets would be a good idea. Good vid though.

[@SeanandEmily]

Not our regular bike or gear (although our regular bike and gear is all black too 😁). Nothing like the LED headlight, aux lights and daylight runners on the GS to be seen. Thanks for your comment

[@Rene_Denkers]

Hello Sean and Emily. In this video between 11:35 and 15:05, you are riding on a road that i've riden on around 10 years ago (maybe even longer) and i really loved that road. But i can't remember what road it was (it's name) I've tried to search for it, but can't find it. Then i saw this video yesterday and i recognised it. Do you know wich road it is? I'm planning a trip for next year to go back the the black forrest. And i hope to ride this road again. Thank you so much in advance, if you could send me the answer!

[@SeanandEmily]

Hi Rene! That's really cool that you have been looking for that road and it's in the video! Yeah the road at 11:13 is the L146: by Aule Sankt Blasien goo.gl/maps/9wYBSXyL1dB3R4Tc8 The Road from 11:22 is the L148: between wehr and Au goo.gl/maps/xzYpKpNuJx1ichZJ9 If you start and finish with these two points that's the roads i think that's what you are looking for. I've added it to the video description in case you need to refer to it again. Cheers Sean and Emily

[@LKESBO]

Nice video bro ,, but why not gtl with backseat since ur doing very nice tours with ur lovely wife? Im planning to change my gsa 1250 going to new gtl ur feedback is highly appreciated thanks

[@SeanandEmily]

Hi, we were only testing a press bike from BMW and the GTL was not available. We totally agree that if you are two up there is no point in having the models without the back box/rest. As much as this bike is awesome with super smooth power delivery we were happy to get back on out R1250GSA. As our travels take us on poor roads and occasional tracks we wouldn’t consider changing. However for main routes on smooth tarmac it was a lot of fun -although sometimes too smooth if that’s possible. Here’s the full playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLl_mRzVHVQ0xyY9BfS6yzJ3uMACSrDrka&si=E4H7OzCNuG7NfB-0

[@LKESBO]

@@SeanandEmily great thanks,, yesterday saw Norway and Finland will continue the rest amazing content keep it up don't stop say hi to M 👍💘

[@Sunrazor]

My dream location to ride. So pretty and nice roads. The BMW is not my bike though. In my opinion the big tourers are the most boring bikes you can get. No matter the brand. Sounds like someone farting in a can and just whining from the engine. But whatever makes you happy. For me it's the wind, feeling of the bike disappearing beneath you, that flying feeling of a super naked. Yeah it's more of an effort sitting in the windblast but for me that is riding. 😁

[@SeanandEmily]

Hi, yeah these roads were lots of fun for sure! The K1600 is not actually our bike but we borrowed it for this short tour. It's an amazing engine and is really smooth and you can lower the screen right down to get the wind in your face but i do understand where you are coming from. I recently rode the M1000R and i can really see the appeal of a super naked -it was awesome!! Our bike is the R1250 GSA as it's perfect for the really long tours we do riding two up with all our gear. But yeah each to there own =) Cheers! Sean and Emily

[@Sunrazor]

@@SeanandEmily Yeah for those long trips I can really see that a Tourer may even be necessary. Riding 400-500km in a day on my bike would probably be tiring. The most boring bike I have tried was the FJR. It was perfect. Smooth, strong, no vibrations, comfortable etc. But it had no character. It just existed. Probably the perfect motorcycle in many ways. But it made it bland. But every biker to their own. Enjoy your rides. Great videos 😊👍

[@antoninogiordano3176]

What helmets ??

[@SeanandEmily]

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[@Unfunny_Username_389]

this took a long time to edit

[@SeanandEmily]

Hi, yeah the edits take longer than recording 😁 but it’s all worth it and thanks for your comment 😎🙌🏻

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

@@SeanandEmily i was thinking why are they cold - then said it was early June

[@SeanandEmily]

It’s was warmer the week before we left and then a cold spell came back just as we left 🤪

[@mrmr9767]

Don,t Mention The War. I did once when i was there. But i think i got away with it.

[@SeanandEmily]

You started it =)

[@mrmr9767]

you did you invaded@@SeanandEmily

[@duXieduX]

5:40 - breaking the law caught on camera. Failing to stop at a zebra crossing

[@SeanandEmily]

What a pathetic comment! Pedestrian didn’t even have a foot on the crossing .

[@g.b.agricola7362]

​@@SeanandEmilyKeep in mind, if you ever ride here in the Netherlands that you do have to stop when a pedestrian is approaching the crossing. You could be fined here if you don't stop.

[@SeanandEmily]

@g.b.agricola7362 generally speaking in Europe Drivers are required to stop when someone has moved onto the crossing as opposed to approaching, as traffic would have to stop for anyone even near a crossing 🤔 is this really so in the Netherlands?

[@duXieduX]

@@SeanandEmily It's also like that in Germany

[@g.b.agricola7362]

@@SeanandEmily If you see someone approaching a crossing with the intention to cross, you have to stop, indeed.