BMW K1600 GT Review: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

[@troyrucker2659]

2012 k1600 GT. Great for me, but wife misses Harley Road Glide Limited 2 up. Bike is easy to work on if you don’t mind the many layers of panels to get to one thing. 😊

[@Costema37]

I have had a 2023 KGT for nearly a year, covered 8k miles. Lost count of bikes I have had, I also have a 2021 GW bagger. Best bike I have ever had, yes more expensive maintenance but it’s a premium bike. Silky smooth power, 2 up is good but obviously not as roomy as GW or GTL. But it is the most sportiest K1600’s. It handles so well. My only gripe which is personal is foot pegs are a bit high for me, sat nav is temperamental but does work. I am getting about 42 - 46 MPG. Service pack is definitely worth it if you are doing the miles. 18k service is around £900 the same cost of a 3 year service pack. Brakes are also good. The screen is ok for a sporty ride but not great on long motorway riding. I’m 6.3 and 100 KG. The GT is more of a sport tourer so not really comparable to the GW. The GW is also an amazing bike but out there on its own. If you want a sporty comfy tourer the GT is great. No not ideal for constant city use but is so well balanced as soon as it is moving the weight has gone. Feels lighter than a ST1300. Weight is lower down. Feels similar to a FJR 1300.

[@techandmotor]

@@Costema37 It is a great bike 👍👍👍 safe driving and enjoy

[@RiverWhiskey07]

I have a 2024 K1600GTL, and its no heavier than some Harleys. Lighter than a Goldwing, lighter than a Road King. If you are smart, then you would have purchased the 3 or 5 year maintenance package that should have been on offer. I bought the 3 year one, with options of extending before the 1st 3 years expires.

[@techandmotor]

@@RiverWhiskey07 a maintenace Package Should i have done but i didn’t. But on Problem. It is for me a Great bike. 👍🏻👍🏻💪

[@RiverWhiskey07]

@techandmotor Yes, they are a great bike, and if looked after will serve you well.

[@zul1964]

My is 2023 model.K1600GT Black.

[@zul1964]

Do you hear any tappet sound around 2000 to 3000 rpm around 40-60 km/hr?

[@techandmotor]

No i don't have any strange sounds