BMW K1600GT breakfast run with superbikes

[@BLKnPrd67]

Wow! I was really impressed on how smooth the bike was on the heavy braking for the turning truck. Nice riding, oh and the wind and exhaust note is just perfect.

[@miragegp]

Hi Andre, it is very stable but you have to be straight up when you brake hard so the front doesn't wash out. Lovely machine, I wish it was just a little bit lighter. Ride safe!

[@824koumari]

Absolutely beautiful, I can't stop watching it, it so reminds me of the Breakfast run I used to be pillion on the road from Randburg to haartesberport Dam, back in the late 80's. Fabulous Sunday mornings, and just look at the stunningly beautiful landscape and sky of the amazing South Africa and what a beautiful bike and ride,.. Feels like I'm on the seat. Thankyou for posting.

[@miragegp]

Thanks Samantha! Are you still riding pillion?

[@824koumari]

@@miragegp no. Sadly in UK now and no bikes in my life anymore.

[@miragegp]

@@824koumari I had an accident so no bikes for me too.... But one never knows...

[@824koumari]

@@miragegp yes, I heard and read on other posts, and I'm scared to watch that video.

[@miragegp]

@@824koumari I try not to watch it too... Have raw footage still, about 2 hours... Video is not the whole story.

[@K1To749]

Awesome scenery and top class piloting.Bike rides like a dream.

[@miragegp]

Thanks a lot!

[@brucekendall52]

For its size,its a remarkable handler.The good rider helps as well,thks

[@johnsumser9743]

Nice riding. Yet another vid that makes me wonder what the purpose is of sportbikes off the track.

[@miragegp]

Indeed, I know more than few guys who ride superbikes on track only.

[@OZZIEMV]

South Africa?? I could have sworn that was in Australia. It looks so much like the run down to Phillip Is. Nice vid mirage, I'm stepping away from the superbikes (although I'm keeping the MV ) And the K1600 looks ideal for me now, thanks to your vid :)

[@miragegp]

***** Cheers !! ;-)

[@Visionery1]

+Stirling, I've seen many Australian videos that look like South Africa. We have the same trees here.

[@kdkd693]

I thought same at first

[@geewhite32]

Looked great fun, I have a fancy for a used one, I have a 2017 XT1200ZE at the mo, not a fan of it, think big tourer for next bike, K1600GT now fits the bill after seeing this vid. Cheers

[@miragegp]

Cheers mate.

[@chrissmith7669]

The sound of that 6 is one of barely restrained power.

[@miragegp]

I loved it - M3 like sound!

[@bradleywilmore9927]

Outstanding riding mate. As another post mentioned, you ride hard and fast, but w common sense and safety.

[@miragegp]

Cheers Bradley! Ride safe mate!

[@08turboSS]

I've actually read someplace, that the K1600gt can keep pace, side to side out of the hole from 0-130 kph, and 0-100 kph of 2.6 sec or 2.7 sec, but that's for a 14' or 15' MY. Impressive.

[@miragegp]

It's very strong bike.

[@Αντουαν264]

Dengerous. bro! May god with you 1 like from GREECE

[@miragegp]

Thanks mate! I love Greece, used to go for holidays there in the '80's, areas around Thesaloniki!

[@Αντουαν264]

@@miragegp thnx brother for answer Be careful bro the life is to short and precious

[@miragegp]

I had an accident though... check in the channel, there is a video...

[@voyagesdedavid]

I have a 2011 GTL. Most amazing machine in the world. Where was this video shot, please? The scenery is gorgeous.

[@miragegp]

Thanks for you comment - this is South Africa, Gauteng Province. Ride safe!

[@ferdinand12347]

nice riding bro, and awesome motorcycle

[@miragegp]

Cheers Mauro, thanks bud.

[@zunaidkajee4540]

I must say you certainly do have balls of steel to ride like that. Unfortunately I don't. I just traded my K16GT for a 2019 GTL. I find lots of drivers on unfamiliar roads will see something last minute on the side of the road and suddenly slam on brakes to have a closer look. That's what scares me, so I rather keep a safe distance behind them. Maybe I am getting old and my reflexes are not the same.

[@miragegp]

Nothing wrong with that approach. In general, I like to be a step or two ahead of whatever might happen. But sometimes, you throw caution to the wind and ride on reflexes/skill only. After my accident, I'm not sure how will I ride again. Time will tell.

[@claudiusdunclius2045]

@@miragegp Wow. I'm just... SHOCKED that you had an accident that may leave you never riding again. Huh. Couldn't've seen THAT coming! Schadenfreund. Best thing you could do is recant this asinine video and make another one explaining that you've learned your lesson. Only problem is... I suspect you haven't. Next time, you may not be the only one who suffers for your childish stupidity. PLEASE grow up! Or cleanse the gene pool of your foolishness AWAY from the rest of the population, so you don't take anyone else with you!

[@mohamedelbadry1529]

This bike is well designed by BMW so you seems to choose the best only, with your expert & safe riding it is a nice entertaining video, I enjoyed with, thanks man.

[@miragegp]

+Mohamed El Badry Thanks Mohamed !

[@beemersyb]

A good video to watch.. just shows how capable the 1600 is. I would not want to throw that down the road though, a bit expensive to repair.

[@miragegp]

Very expensive but at those speeds I don't think I would be worried too much about the bike ;-)

[@NovaScotiaImages]

Wow, it sure has some SERIOUS stopping power...ok..and a bit of acceleration too ;~)

[@dalefrahm9060]

That was an awesome video, giving me chills just watching. To bad this bike is out of my budget.

[@miragegp]

Dale Frahm You never know, in year or two you may be able to find some great second hand deals. It is great machine, I like it.

[@mikeb8342]

Now it's '21 and I just bought a '12 GTL for $10K with 26k miles on it. Pull the tour pack off and wa la, I have a GT. Of course I couldn't get it in red.....

[@markedmondson66]

Excellent - great riding!

[@miragegp]

+Mark Edmondson Thanks Mark !

[@johnwebstet8132]

Miss it so much bikers paradise!

[@miragegp]

Missing bike or roads - or GP?

[@Visionery1]

I've watched this numerous times, enjoy it every time. How difficult is it cornering at these speeds, i.e. overcoming the bike's gyroscopic tendency to stay upright?

[@miragegp]

You have to wrestle it a bit - lots of body movement and you need to almost yank on the bars to get it to turn quickly. But it's fun :-)

[@RobbieKiama]

@@miragegp have you ever tried any of GS bikes? How would you compare handling of a K1600 to a GS?

[@miragegp]

@@RobbieKiama K1600 is faster and more stable, GS feels very light on it's feet in comparison. I have ridden GS for few years, until my crash - check one of the last videos in the channel.

[@RobbieKiama]

@@miragegp yes since asking this question - I've seen your video with the crash. Feel terribly sorry, hope you be back on 2 someday. If you had to choose between these 2 bikes, what would your choise be today?

[@a.r.t.4611]

Watch these. Cornering Clinic - with Glenn Julian Police motorcycle training in Wales on Honda ST1300's Bends are basically the same anywhere in the world.

[@miragegp]

You are aware that speeds are completely different ?

[@NotesofNate]

nice sound (wind engine) thanks!

[@miragegp]

+solostream Cheers !

[@santo.8177]

BRAVO K1600GT💪👍🇪🇸

[@miragegp]

You really like that bike hey! ;-)

[@stevea2980]

What happened to the music with this video?

[@a.r.t.4611]

Whatever the speed the principles of advanced riding remain the same!

[@miragegp]

You can not expect any decent rider to take same lines through corners when there is huge difference in speed/lean angle. You are searching for better grip, you tend to go deeper so your head doesn't stick out over barrier line etc...

[@nocalsteve]

Best part of this video is stopping to let the truck turn. A lot of dumb riders would have tried to pass at high speed.

[@miragegp]

nocalsteve Sadly, lots would try to take a chance.

[@rickpearson3018]

Best part of the video. Damned good riding.

[@Edison73100]

Nice road.

[@miragegp]

+Edison73100 Thanks Edison.

[@jspope2008]

Nice one!

[@miragegp]

Thank you!

[@nexe8268]

Nice job man,but where is this location?i love it

[@miragegp]

Gauteng Province, SA.

[@vincewillems6379]

You've Outdone Yourvelf. Hey how's it going?# overflow pale What do you think, guys.1. !

[@miragegp]

+Vince Willems That's old video Vince ;-) Happy New 2016 !

[@regispotasio4657]

.Fantastic

[@miragegp]

Regis Potasio Thanks !

[@motofun4.345]

Bravo monsieur 😎😎😎

[@miragegp]

Thank you!

[@schooder]

Sorry if I missed it , but where was this shot?

[@miragegp]

Somewhere in South Africa ;-)

[@bowhunterxxx]

I can tell it South Africa but my god it looks so much like the southern part of Western Australia every time I see red earth i want to jump on a bike.

[@miragegp]

This is not so far from Johannesburg ;-)

[@rafalromanowicz7452]

This ideo looks like it was filmed in South Africa

[@miragegp]

That’s correct!

[@bebonote]

Very Nice Video , I want To Ask You Please What Is Max speed this bike can do and if you have face any problem with this bike ? i really think about buy BMW GTL Exclusive Thank You

[@miragegp]

There is one more video in this channel - search Panigale vs K1600GT top speed run. K1600GT does around 260km/hr on the speedo. GTL is heavier and slower.

[@bebonote]

Thanks For Your Help

[@miragegp]

Ehab Hassan Mohamed Hassan You're welcome.

[@pascalrider2136]

Tres bonne maitrise du K16 ...bravo : ;)

[@miragegp]

Thank you!

[@rickpearson3018]

I've never seen a place with so many hot bikes and no cops.

[@miragegp]

South Africa, we love it!

[@popaj012]

is that your only bike? if yes will u recomend it to some1 who wants to buy 1 as their first bike? if not what bike u drive daily? ty

[@miragegp]

Where are you from Sava ?

[@popaj012]

miragegp Serbia. why?

[@miragegp]

Pa onda mozemo i srpski ;-)

[@popaj012]

:D mali svet. :D

[@miragegp]

Sava Djurcinovski Potpuno se slazem. Hoces da kupis K1600GT ili GTL ?

[@toineleuverink9905]

Wow...did you really jump at 5:31??

[@miragegp]

Completely airborne, both front and rear.

[@claudiusdunclius2045]

@@miragegp Well, aren't you special! Your braggadocio responses indicate that you learned little to nothing from your crash. Please, grow up dude, before you hurt someone other than yourself... You demonstrate with this video NOTHING other than extraordinarily poor judgment and lack of maturity. Go get your KZbin ego stroked and your dose of bro testosterone some other way. And yeah, in case you're wondering: I've ridden for 40+ years and own a K1200GT.

[@amapolishplummer]

Wow what country is that? Those roads seem amazing!

[@miragegp]

South Africa.

[@amapolishplummer]

miragegp Beautiful country. Need to head there some day.

[@a.r.t.4611]

Like it.

[@cyrilmenant201]

super bravo

[@miragegp]

+cyril “jobill” menant Thanks Cyril !

[@cyrilmenant201]

+miragegp 👌✌

[@Lamusicainfinita]

Great machine

[@miragegp]

Yes it is.

[@bigred8438]

South Africa? Australia?

[@miragegp]

South Africa mate.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

AS ALWAYS RIDE SAFE??? THANKS FOR RISKING YOUR LIFE FOR THIS VIDEO CLIP SHARE!

[@miragegp]

+fidel catsro I didn't risk anything. When you learn to ride motorcycle, it will be easier to understand.

[@Accurize2]

@@miragegp Yeah ya did. At any time you could have hit an animal, freshly dropped liquid or gravel and wiped out. Or just a driver making a sudden unexpected stop or turn. It may have not been your fault, but you can be right…dead right.

[@campplace5]

Thanks for removing the music!

[@miragegp]

+campplace5 Cheers !

[@g1981c]

i don't think this bike was designed for this but it seems up to it.

[@miragegp]

+g1981c Bike didn't mind. Rider was happy too ;-)

[@luizbot15]

Ride safe ! in my country 240 km / h you lose qualification for 1 year and respond to a criminal process. good video.

[@miragegp]

Cheers my friend, it's old video, I am not riding as fast now. In fact, I have crashed, going to upload that video soon! Ride safe!!!

[@luizbot15]

MirageGP a friend died driving at this speed, crashed into a truck as it is in your video. Abraço! Bons ventos !

[@miragegp]

Same here, my friend was riding (not fast) on motorway and he collided with stationary truck. He died on the spot :-(((

[@DanielBannon]

@@miragegp ...and I raced a Gixxer 750 three seasons in California USA, with AFM, and had a medium-nasty crash my third race but none further after. Push hard, things happen. I had some epic street rides like that depicted in WA State (illegal, but lot of open road), California (ditto), and South Africa (no one seemed to care). I don't anymore, but a highly-capable rider (seems the guys pictured were highly capable) probably won't do too much stupid stuff. Yes, the unexpected happens, it's rare but true. I chose to live with that risk, putting 50K miles (80K km) on a 1999 Honda Blackbird as my everyday ride. Then I went Adventure Bike. Now, I am real close to buying a used K1600GT just for giggles. Good video, shiny side up.

[@gopher1471]

Nice fast ride on a pretty awesome bike, and for the haters if the rider screws up he only gets to kill himself so whats the problem.

[@miragegp]

gopher1471 Only small problem, cause I was the rider ;-) But I hear you, lol.

[@claudiusdunclius2045]

Ummm... no, unfortunately that's too often not the case. There are so many uncontrolled variables on a public road with ignorant, inattentive, or unpredictable drivers or others. I'm all for opening 'er up and having fun. Have gone that fast myself on my K1200GT. Just go find a road that NO ONE else is on! Not this. And please: don't post it on the internet as some badge of masculine honor with your 'mates.' You're just... not impressive. Not at all.

[@Jungleland33]

The trouble with riding in a group is that all but one are riding at a speed they're not comfortable with. I prefer to head off on my adventures on my own as a rule....... but that's because I'm an antisocial bollox. 😁

[@miragegp]

Lol @ antisocial. So am I sometimes - plenty solo rides in the channel, check them out! 🙃

[@TheBalrog111]

shame it's all highspeed road, dangerous with traffic and driveways not much of a showcase of what these 300 kilo wolfs are really capable of. ride safe baghat!

[@miragegp]

Thank you!

[@stevea2980]

MIrage I got your message but couldn't reply to it so hear goes! Resurrect this video with the music and I will buy you a beer! I know people from down under like that kind of persuasion! LOL Best Regards Steve A

[@miragegp]

I wish I could but I moved from Microsoft to Apple - raw video is gone - I'm sorry :-(

[@Visionery1]

Nice... but you already have one leg in the grave if you continue riding like this on narrow secondary roads.

[@miragegp]

I had an accident and almost lost my leg... video will be up soon... Had nothing to do with speed though.

[@Visionery1]

Has your riding style changed since the accident? Good to see how safe the K1600GT is at those, albeit illegal, speeds. I was looking at the new Gold Wing GL1800, but for R400k I can get almost three very nice K1600GTs.

[@miragegp]

Video with K1600GT was made few years ago, I had GS Adventure and GS since - decided to slow down and live longer. And then had really bad (first in all years of riding) accident . It happened over 6 months ago, recovery is very slow. Not sure when/if I will ride again. But I want to. Going to upload video of the accident soon...

[@a.r.t.4611]

The bloke on the 1600 needs to learn how to position for bends correctly.

[@miragegp]

Care to explain more about position ?

[@ciarlienchi]

UAU! it's incredible how this awesome bike can manage curves at 240km/h on an open road with all it's bumps and holes, you don't expect to see this with a so tall and heavy bike. But the driver took too many risk... I'm sure he is very talented, but me too have driven for hundreds of thousand of kilometers and I know what I say when I tell you that you were far beyond any possibility to avoid any other "clown" driver at that speed; and there are many other "clown" driver out there, and they deserve the right to be there at least as much as you, clever pilot. You also yelled at him like if you can do what you want, but not him.... you can speed, but he must stay within the lines... come on..... fly-down man.... the day you'll loose control for any of the thousands of stupid reasons that may happen out there you'll probably kill a family.

[@miragegp]

Can you please advise when ANYONE has to slow down, change his lane or driving line to facilitate space for motorcycle rider ? Has ANYONE been affected in any shape or form ? Clown driver was exactly that - clown driver, went over the line and started to break. Truck driver that was turning right - nobody said anything about him - he was doing the right things and it was riders responsibility to react and adjust accordingly. What are you riding ?

[@ciarlienchi]

miragegp Seems you didn't got my point; the clown driver did something stupid (trying to change line without an evident reason) and then he saw you, so he slowed down.... and so? My point was trying to explain that there are a lot of drivers (driving cars, trucks, bikes, bicycles, tractors, vans and so on...) and just a few of them are smart drivers which stay within the lines, carefully apply turning signals before slowing down, don't get scared when others approach them from behind on a loud and fast motorbike..... all the others just drive....... you can't complain if they slam on brakes without any reason (or may be just because a bee just entered the car from the open window ..... ) you have to consider that all the people have the same right to be there on the road (unless is doped or under the influence of alcohol) and you should drive respecting these ones at least as much as you ask for the same respect. Let's make an easy example changing the subjects: you are on your bike, enjoying the ride on a sunny saturday or simply commuting from home to your office..... an insect gets inside your helmet, you are just terrified as you're allergic to its puncture... so you brake hard and cut the lines trying to reach the side of the road ............ from your back I'm coming with my brand new RS6....... making a video for my YTfollowers......... pushing hard on the gas at the speed of light ..... should I f***k you off as you are cutting the lines like a dumb clown or what?? English is not my language so it's hard for me to explain my thoughts but I hope you got the point now.. Enjoy your riding and be safe for you and for the clowns too ;)

[@miragegp]

ciarlienchi I would keep the bee in my helmet and race with your Audi RS6 ! :-) Porsche, Audi, BMW and Mercedes (AMG only) are not clowns ;-)

[@nodesike]

I had the chance to drive one last week whilst my K1200rs was in repair. What a bike. The upright sitting position was not really sport touring so it felt strange in the corners. I liked when the plexiglass was pushed down at the highest speed. Nice riding skills, but I must say that the rider was the biggest clown in that blind corner crossing a white line with a clown car driver who proved himself already in the beginning of the corner to be completely unpredictable.

[@nodesike]

NoDeSi This bike feels anyway a way much lighter than I expected by its looks.

[@Baldhills]

Just a matter of time before your luck runs out. You have good skills but too fast for conditions.

[@miragegp]

I had a crash not long ago. Not speed related but it was nasty. Going to upload soon....

[@kravesnickers6885]

highway patrol troopers must be on vacation

[@miragegp]

+Adun Citadels Where do you see highway ?

[@tcclaviger]

If you just remind yourself that most of the "OMG YOU ARE SO DANGEROUS" "OMG YOU GONA KILL SOMEONE" comments are people who only ride Hardley Ablesons it all makes sense....

[@miragegp]

tcclaviger 100% ... And you can't really blame them because their bikes don't have brakes, handle like a cruise ship and have to acceleration to speak of after 100mph.

[@dagsadoo]

miragegp 100mph, mate I'm lucky to get 80 out my road king. ;-). Looking at adding either the 15 K1300s or GT1600 to the stable. decisions decisions. LOL. Personally, I think great riding. Does look like Aus, but over here the cops would be all over you.

[@erichpfenninger6053]

Where on Earth are you allowed to go 240 km/h on a public cross country road? Sure not in Switzerland. You would go to jail for hundred years, if the cops catch you at such speed.

[@miragegp]

Sure not in Switzerland mate, sure not... Where video has been recorded cops shoot to kill, so risks were taken!

[@erichpfenninger6053]

@@miragegp Wow. Real tough! Anyway, congrats to the BMW K1600 which is a fantastic bike. Bought one myself this summer and it’s from another planet! Love it! So powerful, smooth, precise in handling and and and .. Safe ride and greetings from Switzerland - the mountain paradise

[@miragegp]

@@erichpfenninger6053 I didn't want to be rude - there are places where rule of law is a bit different and we enjoy it while we can. Mountain paradise for sure...but have a look at this video, perhaps you will like it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWK2Z6WhhMZqmKc Ride safe!

[@mikeb8342]

At the end "as always - ride safe" 😅🤣😂 Running 125-160 mph on two lane roads open to public traffic is hardly safe. Fun? Sure. Safe? Uh, how 'bout no....

[@miragegp]

Safe as houses mate! 😉

[@motorart4670]

Very dangerous and irresponsible. I'm a motorcycle rider in South Africa and car drivers can't hear not see you coming at that speed. Just because it's a breakfast run, doesn't give you the excuse to drive at those speeds. No excuse you are risking thier life's and yours! Nothing to be proud about in this video. I'm surprised you haven't come off yet! Go on a track day if you want to drive at 260km, the correct place to do so.

[@miragegp]

No excuse Donovan. Where in SA do you ride?

[@enachi79]

Irresponsible riding. This is how usually bikers get killed. Plenty of hazards that might've gone so bad for both rider and drivers. They were so right to say that adrenaline is the worst drug ever.

[@miragegp]

Saying that, nobody died in making of this video. Sitting at home, having pancakes is safer but what the hell, we prefer to ride.

[@enachi79]

Listen, I am more than happy that nobody died. Still, motorcyclists get injured or even die very often, and one of the main reason is speed. And sometimes they take innocent people with them.

[@miragegp]

enachi79 Speed. Lack of training or skill. Road conditions. Stupid drivers. Incomplete protective gear. We can go on and on and on... We should have stayed at home - instead we decided to burn fuel, ride fast (irresponsibly) and made that hole in ozone layer even larger. Shame on us. Happy ?

[@TheToekutter]

Why are your honking annoyingly at the car driving normally, and not expecting bikes flying by at 100+ mph? As a long time rider, I find the behavior of fellow riders annoying as hell sometimes.

[@miragegp]

+TheToekutter You haven't noticed that driver slammed on the brakes and drove over solid line ?

[@fredglitz]

not to mention the number of times you passed on a solid white line!!!

[@miragegp]

That doesn't count, it's obvious.

[@TheMetalButcher]

Perhaps he was signaling he felt it was unsafe to pass him at that moment.

[@jamesspencer406]

The car driver had their head up their butt.Crossed centerline ,the rider did good job