BMW K1600GT on the track

[@ciarlienchi]

the 6 cyl on the high rev sounds amazing....

[@miragegp]

Like old M3.

[@Suecoloco1]

You rode that land Yacht like a boss. Loved it.

[@miragegp]

Cheers mate, thanks!

[@miragegp]

It's good to know the limits. Safely, best place to explore it is the track.

[@saladinallah5299]

This bike is simply incredible! Got mine in 2013 (GT). Could never get anything else.Thanks for posting this.

[@miragegp]

saladin allah You're welcome. Glad you still love and enjoy your bike.

[@santo.8177]

Das die K1600 Gt so ein Geiles Sound hat , habe ich es mir nicht gedacht.Bravo.

[@miragegp]

Thanks Mr Lee. Bruce Lee ;-)

[@MrBartboy34]

Firstly. You rode that bike, that big heavy bike, like a boss. Well done. Secondly I cant believe how many riders sucked in that group. Thirdly I cant believe they let guys on the track there without leathers. Wouldnt happen here in Oz. Impressive video. Well done

[@bigboi9611]

Tracks don't accept textile? I'd be fucked. I'm fat,leathers would cost more than my bike

[@MrBartboy34]

@@bigboi9611 At Phillip Island its leathers regardless of conditions. Other tracks will let you wear textiles

[@newsouthwhaler]

Great ,keeps me warm on a winters day when the bike is locked away. Great riding and film work

[@miragegp]

newsouthwhaler Cheers mate - I have to finish 5 more videos. Will edit and upload before New Year.

[@miragegp]

Absolutely. But I was really riding at the limit...if you focus on engine sound you will hear many times as I start to bring the bike up on acceleration, rear would slide. Front wheel would also skid slightly (easiest to spot those moments is when you see screen going left right when bike is leaned over). I like to get the feel for bike on the track - then you know the limits when you take it on the road.

[@miragegp]

I keep on thinking what would it be if BMW made HP version of this engine and dropped in lighter frame...

[@SFolkes97]

Very impressive, I'd never have thought such a big bike would carve around a track so well.

[@annelizevanzyl117]

Can you believe...I sit in Australia and watch this. After 3 laps it started looking familiar and then I saw "Zwartkops" Bring back some good memories on a CBR1100XX! Nice to be able to run around the other guys...Enjoy!

[@miragegp]

Hendrik van Zyl Cheers Hendrik !!! Hope Australia is treating you well !

[@michelod.i.y.5202]

Racing while being really comfortable, cool.

[@miragegp]

Definitely!

[@divedeepinside-JK]

enjoyed it very much , the camera position was excellent like we have been riding it :) superb

[@miragegp]

Thanks!

[@esco1578]

I can't believe the least angle you can get with this bike. Now that I'm older but still wanna have fun. This looks like a great option.

[@miragegp]

Go for it - it's great motorcycle.

[@twodozeneggs]

This bike is so fast and handles very well for its size, extreme fun. It is surprisingly nimble in city traffic once you realise how well balanced it is and you've gained its trust. When you park it just be careful of pebbles, sticks and oil etc under your boot. Just relax and think ahead.BTW, it handles the dirt roads with confidence too. Tight U-turns in the city are a snack as long as you provide a smooth throttle and not afraid to lean.

[@miragegp]

eric gibson It's great bike but it is VERY heavy.

[@rleon8339]

miragegp And still 150 lbs lighter than my Harley-Davidson Road King :-( I want a GT.

[@miragegp]

Then you must get one ! ;-)

[@nordmoretruck6208]

Fantastic bike with a skilled driver. :)

[@miragegp]

Thanks!

[@TheSaneRider]

Track looks like it flows really well. Nice riding.

[@miragegp]

+TheSaneRider Thanks mate.

[@EMTinVA]

Best parts are where you loft the front in 3rd as you hammer it. Wonderful motorcycle.

[@GRequinBlanc]

what an interesting video. I did track days but it was always we a lead and a tail ensuring the group stayed cohesive - it was about techniques, not including passing. We also had to tape up anything glass including our speedometer and mirrors and we had to remove our panniers (luggage) including Top Cases. It if was built in then it was ok as long at they were secured nicely. What i learned during those days was SMOOTH IS FAST. Mr Mirage GP is smooth!

[@miragegp]

Hi Richard, on normal track day we would do the same but this was BMW dealer sponsored track day, that's why you see top boxes and mix of bikes. Thanks for the compliment, I was actually riding with pillion, son of my good riding buddy. All 3 of us felt very brave that day! ;-)

[@GRequinBlanc]

MirageGP awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@miragegp]

Cheers Richard!

[@08turboSS]

One must have on-track experience before ever attempting this on any sport touring machine. This is a seriously experienced rider. Nice and impressive. I've read that the newest 14-15' K1600gt's have no trouble keeping even wi 1000 cc sport bikes from 0-100 mph. The GTL versions are a full sec slower but still. The 15' K16GT clocked a 0-60 mph of 2.6 sec and 0-100 of 5.2... Amazing. The Concourse KZ14 Kawi was the 0-60 and 1/4 mi king till the 14' or 15' K16GT came out. That Kawi Concourse did 3.4 sec 0-60 and 10.8@131 in the 1/4 in 12'...

[@miragegp]

08turboSS Of course, it's not just about acceleration figures... I did my best to do it justice and I think track is the perfect place...engine, brakes, suspension - everything is put to the test.

[@miragegp]

I was on Road Dynamic (minimum traction and ABS intervention) and suspension was set up for 2 passengers/sport (firmest setting).

[@MidnightMagic]

this video proves it not all about the bike, but the skill of the rider. at around 310kg you handled this beast like a boss. well done

[@miragegp]

Thanks - I have one more video to upload, latest 2014 model, on the track again, scraping pegs every single corner ;-)

[@MidnightMagic]

miragegp :D i subed, lol really wanna see it

[@nicocallaway]

Fully agree with you. Track days are great!

[@nicocallaway]

Really nice video. Touring bikes can kick ass!

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Great video. Great riding. Great bike. I'm in process of getting a GTL right now. As good as the K1600 performs, a good rider on a sport bike will eat it's lunch... but they can't ride 280 miles with luggage, cruise control, and Bluetooth sound system :-)

[@miragegp]

Exactly :-)

[@scottc3]

Impressive riding on such a big bike. Shows just how capable they are! 👍

[@miragegp]

They are but its hard work. Bike excels in long sweepers.

[@Boneman131]

Just got a 2011 GTL....inspiring!

[@miragegp]

Enjoy !

[@FourFingersofDeath]

Great video! We have one in our club, the owner calls it the Bismark!

[@becool1967]

I just purchased a '15 GT, my first experience with a 6. All I can say is OMG, smooth and powerful! You don't notice the weight once you get going, in fact it instills a little confidence on the highway because you feel 'substantial'. The only time I feel the weight is when I'm putting it on the center stand...

[@miragegp]

Bike is heavy but it rides well, I agree. I was hoping for a lighter version but nothing yet from BMW and they have presented their line for next year already. Can't wait to try new XR.

[@JeanJeanBolide]

miragegp Can't wait for the XR too - Should be a blast on the track and on the road -

[@truckersteven]

I'm a newly licenced rider not new to bikes, THIS bike-is what I crave.

[@brucekendall52]

Remarkable for a such a big bike,thks

[@miragegp]

Bruce Kendall Cheers mate, thanks.

[@michaelurban5920]

This is an impressively skilled rider. The machine is awesome on its own. Place a skilled rider on one and this shows what can be accomplished.

[@miragegp]

Thanks for compliments Michael!

[@KinariCuzz]

Looks like great fun! Whats it like around the corners? I can imagine it being a bit like my 7series hehe, got all the power in the world but feels heavy. Once owned a bmw F 650, really agile small bike.

[@Jluck78]

Great riding, what tires were you using? How did they look afterwards?

[@patrickcrowe5106]

I understand they have traction and suspension control. Did you have any of that tuned in or was this day just a 'learning the limits' day?

[@TheCcponyboy]

Track day and the guy on an ST with a top box!! Very impressed and great engine sound. You should have the stereo on playing "March of the Valkyries!"

[@Richierich90000]

you've convinced me. im getting one. What tyres were you running?

[@miragegp]

Metzeler Roadtec Z8

[@Mycarnoises]

You really got balls, this bike is so heavy, and a crash should easy total it.. Awesome sound

[@swansongBR]

Track Day with the friends is very cool.

[@fat_biker]

OK, I'm impressed :-). I test rode on of these as a potential replacement for my K1200GT and I thought 'pretty amazing how chuckable it is for how heavy it is, but it's too heavy for a daily all round ride, and I bet it all goes wrong if you start having too much fun'. I still think it's a bit of a lump for nurdling round town on, but judging by this video, it really can boogie like a sports tourer, can't it!!!

[@miragegp]

Cheers Philippe, thank you !

[@GIGABACHI]

U were beating on that engine like a dead horse and I LOVED each and everytime you did ! Way to go man ! \(^_^)/ It sounded so sweet !

[@pariah7724]

hey what exhaust do you have oNn that thing I DONT THINK IT's STOCK?

[@TheVegasbud]

Man that was some goood Shhhhh Right there nice ride , sounds like you needed a few more laps . You just started too make it sing lol

[@JeanJeanBolide]

what gear are you using? 3 and 4?

[@RobbieKiama]

Have you tried S1000XR, how would you compare the 2?

[@miragegp]

They don't compare at all... I have ridden XR on the road only (there is a video in this channel) - K1600GT is much more supreme tourer than XR. Even GS tours better. XR is predominantly sporty ride.

[@miragegp]

Thanks.

[@santo.8177]

HAST DU BESTIMMT AUF DYNAMIK MODUS EINGESTELLT.👍

[@miragegp]

I ran out of battery on camera, last session I was grinding the pegs :-)

[@ghosthunter1336]

nice bmw k1600 gt

[@miragegp]

👍

[@tvojootec]

Amazing ride.

[@miragegp]

Thank you. One more video coming soon...faster ride on brand new 2014 model.

[@santo.8177]

Was von Reifen hast Du auf die K1600gt drauf????👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@miragegp]

👍

[@dikketwigt]

How would you compare this to the r1200rt in terms of handling? I saw you rode the same track with that bike.

[@miragegp]

RT feels like a scooter compared to GT, it's much lighter and more flickable.

[@arvindsingh4685]

Saw this K1600 vid and your 1250RT. Which is more capable on track? Also please take an R18B on track (not R18)🙏 would love to see how you push her around 💪🏽🏍

[@miragegp]

Hello mate - I haven't been riding for a while now - had an accident - look for Anatomy of the accident video in the channel. RT is more capable, any time.

[@Dreadydreams]

imagine the dudes on the cbr's and the r6's when they get passed by this beast of a bike. Btw great driving man

[@youngboomerragevictim8857]

You will have to imagine

[@SpayNeut.Always]

Dude - you are awesome. riding a 700lb bike like its a 600cc.. love it..where is track btw.

[@miragegp]

John More Hi John, track is in Pretoria, South Africa.

[@petarrudelic4131]

Bomba

[@miragegp]

Hvala!

[@andrewbye8793]

mint I was riding with you and giving it some ! well done good vid m8

[@miragegp]

+andrew bye Cheers Andrew, glad you enjoyed !!!

[@TristanDesnos]

Oh If i were on the guy on the S1000RR i would not be a happy man at all ;)

[@GojiraMotorChannel]

K1600GT Power & Perfect Ride.. Thanks.. :)

[@miragegp]

It's the rider mate, the rider :-)

[@MiriamBordeaux]

what is your maximum speed?

[@youtubuzr]

Who else thinks they need to make a K1600S ?

[@miragegp]

I do ;-)

[@ThePerfectOwnage]

There is already one!

[@miragegp]

ThePerfectOwnage What have I missed - I don't know of K1600S.

[@miragegp]

Thanks :-)

[@miragegp]

Front is rather vague - you have to ride it a bit first to get confidence and feel. For what it is though, I can't complain, bike is over 300kg.

[@santo.8177]

Meine nächste Maschine.👍

[@miragegp]

Thanks Mr Lee! ;-)

[@mr112254]

May I refer you to the Ducati 1200S on track day.

[@miragegp]

+Zeno Guy I'm not sure I understand you Zeno ?

[@mr112254]

+miragegp It's a You Tube video.

[@miragegp]

+Zeno Guy Thanks. But they are completely different class ?

[@mr112254]

+miragegp Both sport/adventuurer/cruiser. No?

[@miragegp]

1600 6 cyl vs 1200 twin ? I don't think you can compare the two.

[@mmakkaya]

Helal 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@pariah7724]

Sounds good and nice riding but check this out...> GPR's system, there"s a good link on you tube for your bike

[@miragegp]

Like old school BMW M3.

[@askaryambus]

all this while listening to music, signaling at every turn, carrying his wife in the back, and groceries in the bags. :D

[@fabioditommaso170]

Moto che nonostante le sue dimensioni.. si fa valere.

[@mociczyczki]

nice ride

[@santo.8177]

💪🏼💪🏼

[@miragegp]

It is stock exhaust - you just have to rev the bike :-)

[@0ParisFrance]

You're the best !

[@miragegp]

Something like that, yes :-)

[@ALIENdrifter66]

nice riding. Superbikes vs Sportstouring bike and you drive faster

[@sudolea]

Are you a professional rider, or ("just") an amateur (a damned good one, then) ? Whichever, I think you are an "a-typical" tourism bike rider. These sportsbike riders, needlessly hanging next to their bikes, seemed as if they were standing still... One word : nice :-)

[@miragegp]

Let's say I'm an enthusiast :-) To make things worse, in my quest to run away from speed, from touring I turned to Adventure bikes. Result is plenty videos of fast GS rides :-) Thanks for the compliment, I hope to bring video of new XR soonest.

[@miragegp]

Just checked your channel - you're riding one of my all time fav bikes - K1300S. Pity that BMW has stopped developing that platform, it's fantastic machine.

[@sudolea]

miragegp Yes, it's a nice bike, I enjoy riding it. But until now, I never rode it on circuit, though. And it's limited to 106 HP, it costs a fortune to register it otherwise, unfortunately :-(

[@miragegp]

Are you in France ?

[@sudolea]

I'm from Belgium (Flanders, i.e. the northern part), close to Flander's Fields, if that sounds more familiar to you...

[@miragegp]

2, 3 and 4

[@miragegp]

On this video around 190km/h

[@Jungleland33]

Strange..... Nobody is waving at each other. Oh, they're all on BMWs.

[@miragegp]

And they are on the track...

[@santo.8177]

MICHELIN ROAD 4??? O 5?????

[@miragegp]

Continental...

[@santo.8177]

@@miragegp THANK YOU 👍💪🏼

[@dmsfour]

Just found this. A VERY instructive and informative video about this motorcycle. First, No cool down lap?!? (wtf). Secondly, IMHO, rider is a wolf in sheep's clothing on 'amateur, track day' - those were laps consistently ridden on a racing line (braking,turn-in, and apex consistently 'hit' each lap (although looked like first time on a 'new/borrowed low-ground-clearance-bike - riding 7/10 (bike looked more like 9/10) - respectful control manipulation, lean angles, and distance from apex?). Therefore, I figure you are an experienced roadracer. I never 'got' your line for Turn 2? (Right hander with 'tower' on the left). It doesn't seem 'right', unless..you normally back-it-in?. Do you have a vid of you using this line on a SuperSports or DOT tire class (or is it a 'slick' line). I've never seen that track, nor have I raced in years, so forgive my impertinence. ;-) Questions... How did it feel - Obviously, you pushed it near 'a' limit. Was it your limit of comfort on the bike - until it felt out of place; an intangible (the owner was watching/you just bought it); or, what on the bike told you 'enough'? I assume you had the suspension full-hard, and the t/c and ABS at least-intrusive settings? I'm obvously NOT looking at this for a 'race bike' - but this is the first video I've seen of one of these 'tracked' by a competent rider - and I saw a lot I liked. Is the power controllable/usable? Will it lift the front tire, or just spin the back? When you spun the back tire a little, there didn't seem ANY drama, the back barely looked like it moved wide - nor did the bike seem to 'chop' the power and want to throw you over the bars (correct?) You did most of your braking upright. Will it brake and turn in without feeling like it will plow? Does it warn you it'll do that? Did you invoke the ABS? Did the brakes (or rather how much did the brakes) feel 'hot/soft'? Stock brake pads? What tires? Stock? I'm pretty sure they went 'off' (I'm sure I saw the front end washing out just a bit when you began 'following with intent' that other BMW!). Again, on camera, looked like a non-event, actually - but how much of a moment was/were it/them in real time? What 'feeling' did you have leading up to the front sliding - I assume you did? Did the tires come 'back' for the ride home/rest of lifespan, or were they toast?. And finally, how much lean angle in reserve? I assume 'good warning' from pegs, before something inflexible runs aground? Sorry for all the Q's - this bike (2014 or likely 2015) would be a significant purchase, and a change of style for me (to multi-day, 'exploration touring') - I'm 6'1", 240lbs Late 40's (will ride one-up). Again, thanks very much for making and posting this vid. You provided $many-hundreds of value to demonstrate handling one could never do on a 'test ride'.

[@miragegp]

Thanks for your compliments - I am going to reply later in the day, responding from mobile phone now. I have never ridden that bike before, it was dealers demo unit. Everything stock. I have really EPIC video in the making with also brand new, 2014 K1600GT with pillion with metal scraping every corner.

[@dmsfour]

Thanks! I look forward to comments & your upcoming video.

[@miragegp]

Video is rendering - will be uploaded within next 6-10 hours.

[@miragegp]

dmsfour Let's do this one thing at the time, what is the most important question ?

[@milly9710]

fine motorcycle, of course, there are better bikes on the track, but it must be a pleasure to ride it!

[@miragegp]

I wish they somehow make that bike lighter, it would be even more fun !

[@FourFingersofDeath]

Carving them up from the armchair!

[@miragegp]

Pity bike is so heavy :(

[@MCNoMuscle]

lol you owned them

[@Dirtboyindahouse]

didn't know you could track a boat....

[@miragegp]

It sound a lot like old M3. You're right, silencers are fake.

[@miragegp]

Something like that :-)

[@WE_OF_THE_NOV]

h....h......uh... damn.

[@brettsalmon5330]

Looks like you needed to get some junk out of the way!

[@miragegp]

Junk as ? ;-)

[@brettsalmon5330]

miragegp Junk as getting those slower scooters out of your way so you can crank up the GTL!

[@miragegp]

Brett Salmon I like traffic - it makes it more fun ;-)

[@peoplehavetherights]

It's certainly capable. Me...not so much. :-)

[@miragegp]

As long as you're enjoying it.

[@Smartieboks]

Leer daai sport fietse 'n les!

[@bryan50rogers]

Not since Al Bundy has such an impressive performance been givien by a person sitting on a couch.

[@miragegp]

Is that a compliment? 😂

[@bryan50rogers]

@@miragegp hellz ya.

[@KingGumboot]

Get an in-helmet microphone dude... impossible to watch

[@miragegp]

You think it's better ? I don't Vblog.

[@KingGumboot]

miragegp Yeah only because the wind is really strong and present. Everyone here (in the comments) seem to be fine with the video though so I wouldn't worry too much, just my opinion.

[@miragegp]

Sam Smith Cheers Sam, thanks.

[@laryangel4082]

I8

[@miragegp]

Thanks.

[@miragegp]

Thanks.