MY FIRST EVER VLOG BEGINNER - REVIEW BMW K1600GTL SPEZIAL OPTION 719

[@stephenscott1518]

I've ridden so many different bikes and have mostly owned sport bikes. Love carving up a turn. But I also ride it to work on the freeway. (The balancing act with the tires, ha.) About 250K miles on bikes. For over 15 years I've been following sport touring for my wife and I. I'm 55 now and want to tour with her and still carve it up. At first, I was set on the Honda ST1100. The GW was always in my mind but I've ridden older versions and didn't like the weight and living room feel and turn clearance. Plus, people turn them into 3-wheelers and pull trailers. Unbelieveable. No offense, but that isn't me. Then I heard about the K1600 GT and GTL and 5 years ago I decided to get one, even after many rides on Road Kings and Ultra Limiteds. (Beautiful bikes but not me.) Nope, I'm saving for the BMW. So this past August, I did it. I bought the 2020 K1600GTL, fully loaded. 160 HP and 130 ft/lb of torque. I got it in black but I wanted blue but there was only 1 in the USA (NH and I'm in CA). I looked at the revised GW and read the reviews (didn't ride it). The GW is a much better looking bike than the GTL but if that were my main concern, I'd of bought the HD Ultra Limited. No, what I bought it for is exactly what it does. Everything is so well designed and put together. I really hope it's dependable because this bike is amazing. Simply amazing. I get about 39 mpg, has so much power and control. Went up the coast to Oregon to visit friends. Very stable in the turns along PCH. I feel the weight when I stop, but nothing at 5 mph and absolutely smooth at triple digits. I'm spoiled for any other bike. If you love to ride and you've ridden bikes for many years, I can't imagine you not loving the GTL. Keeping the rubber down.

[@FastnCurious]

Thanks for sharing Stephen they are a beautiful bike that’s for sure 👍💥

[@leifandersson6808]

Hello, Nice bike you’ve got there!! I bought one just like yours new, late August -18. Planet blue metallic, brown leather seat , reverse, and all options but the racingrims. Magnificent ride👍😄 Just recently made the 10000 KM service. This one is a keeper for sure Would like to ride it long distance more often. Drive safely and take care!!! Greetings from Sweden Leif

[@FastnCurious]

Leif Andersson Hi Leif, great stuff and hope you’re enjoying the ride. Very well engineered bike for all round comfort and style. I bought mine very similar time to you. Now have around 3500 k’s on mine. Safe riding and thanks for the message, cheers Dean, Sydney Australia

[@moose3971]

Fantastic looking machine. Hope the riding is goin well!

[@FastnCurious]

moose3971 thank you very much very enjoyable. Ride safe and hope you’re well. Cheers Dean

[@grahamsavage4994]

Good review mate , love the bike. I am a big fan of the K 1600 B

[@FastnCurious]

Graham Savage Thanks Graham my first video so could have done better I think. Love the bike though awesome ride. Safe riding 👍

[@grahamsavage4994]

I like the hear your thoughts after a few more clicks on the bike , and the fact that it’s an Australian review is good. I will not be getting a new bike until next year and the BMW is on the top of the list . As I am not a young man anymore and after comfort when I ride more so now then in the past .

[@FastnCurious]

@@grahamsavage4994 yes I'll have to do an update video it now has about 3000ks on it, still beautiful. Cheers Graham!

[@stephensmith1034]

That is one beautiful bike. If I owned that, I'd want to sit and look at it all day too. Enjoyed your review.

[@FastnCurious]

Thanks Stephen that was one of my earlier reviews, cheers for the kind comments buddy. Watch the 4 Days, 2 Mates series on the channel. Some great footage! Stay tuned for more 👍💥😎

[@FastnCurious]

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[@barrymorkan2383]

Beautiful bike . Blue looks amazing and seat is very cool. I want one. And i will have one..

[@FastnCurious]

Barry Morkan thanks very much. Highly recommended and such a pleasure to ride too. Cheers!

[@deandoucette7206]

Very knowledgeable review and scenic vista. Enjoyable viewing. Thank-you.

[@FastnCurious]

Hey Dean thank you for your kind words much appreciated. Stay tuned more to come. Ride safe 👍💥

[@deandoucette7206]

@@FastnCurious I subscribed.

[@FastnCurious]

Hey cheers Dean that’s awesome hope you enjoy the vids mate! 👍💥

[@PauloMealha]

Congratulations on the new bike. I have a 2016's GTL Exclusive and I love it. The first thing you should buy is the engine protection. Just in case. Ride safe.

[@FastnCurious]

Thanks Paulo for your message, I like the exclusive very much and they are rare! Thanks for the tip and safe riding 👍

[@rolandomartinez2535]

Beautiful bike mate. I too have a 2018 K1600GTL..... Only suggestion is I hope you have added engine and pennier crash bars. Best investment I made to protect my bike.... I have dropped it once and they worked perfectly. Front engine bars I bought from bmw dealership and pennier bars I bought from a company called ilium works. Highly recommend mate. Happy riding, be safe...........messaging you all the way from Fresno, California.

[@FastnCurious]

Hey Rolando, great to hear from you mate! Thank you very much for that suggestion I’ll look into it for sure! Ride safe too buddy and stay tuned for more 👍💥

[@jameslewis5305]

Rolando Martinez, James Lewis from Clovis CA. Bought a 2018 K1600 GTL late July of 2020. I’m retired so I’m always dropping by Herwaldt email me [e-mail].

[@kevincraig8257]

Ive watched this video twice now the bike looks even better the 2nd time I want one maybe someday after my love for Harley fades the GTL is perfect

[@FastnCurious]

Hey Kevin, the GTL is a beautiful bike yes but I do love my Harley’s like you. Surprise coming to the channel stay tuned 👍💥

[@AlladatTv]

Amazing looking bike!

[@FastnCurious]

Thank you Phillip 👍💥

[@davesunderland1026]

Beautiful bike enjoy

[@FastnCurious]

Dave Sunderland Cheers I am enjoying it thank you for the message!

[@Mr120Man]

Absolutely Beautiful bike!

[@FastnCurious]

Thanks mate I do love it. Stay tuned for more 💥💥👍

[@OntarioAndrews415]

Very good review. Thanks for posting/sharing. Cheers!

[@FastnCurious]

Thank you very much appreciated. Stay tuned for more 👍💥

[@abraorodas1175]

Ultimate Bike

[@FastnCurious]

Yes it is Abräo thank you. Stay tuned buddy.Cheers 👍💥

[@funnyhunk]

I had Road glide. Now want to switch to GTL. My only concern is whether there is enough room for the boots to change the gears. The whole set up at the gear changing looks small. Do I need to bend my toe towards the gear to get a proper grip? How easy it is to change the gears if you have big boots ? I am comparing with Road glide where there is floor board and it is easy to change the gear. Appreciate your feedback

[@FastnCurious]

Hey Mohammed, yes your foot is on a different angle along with your whole posture on the bike. I am 174cm tall and found it comfortable without problem but would always recommend you test ride the bike first. You can also make some changes to the shifter if need be after buying the bike if you need to. Hope that helps somewhat 👍💥

[@davidharrington1133]

Not sure about the saddle colour but great bike. I ride the K1600 GT

[@FastnCurious]

Hey David yes a little controversial I wasn’t sure either but it grows on you. Cheers 👍💥

[@iveywin]

Blue Planet Metallic is the Option 719 for the 2018/2019 model year

[@FastnCurious]

Beautiful colour 👍💥

[@denniskarnes8680]

I have a 2013 K1600 GT.......and I am jealous 😁

[@FastnCurious]

Dennis Karnes that’s awesome buddy thanks for the message and safe riding!

[@rutkowsky1000]

awsome machine i was looking at a 2012 to 2017 honda goldwing but this bmw GTL is a amazing machine

[@FastnCurious]

Yes it is John stunning bike 👍🔥

[@zunaidkajee4540]

Hi buddy, from south Africa. I have the 2019 and my dealer just called me today to inform me they getting a 719 GTL same as yours in a few days. I always loved the option 719, hence thinking about trading in my GT sport for the GTL. One question about the 719 seat please, most folks swop out the standard seat for a RDL or sergeant seat, because it kills them on longer rides. With this diamond stitched seat, is the comfort level any different to that of the standard GT or GTL seat? Your response will be appreciated, and safe riding buddy.

[@FastnCurious]

Zunaid Kajee Hi mate, apologies for the delay in response. I find the standard seat very comfortable personally. I’ve now done quite a few 400-500 kilometre ride days and finish up just fine no sore bum. Not sure if you’ve already purchased but I also find the riding position of the GTL more comfortable with the handle bars stretched back a little more than the GT. Hope it all worked out well for you and either way they’re great bike both of them. Enjoy and ride safe! Cheers

[@Beybabasüvari]

Look fancier then goldwing

[@FastnCurious]

Yes Ercan it is I think so too. Cheers and stay tuned for more shortly 👍💥

[@sipinpaul]

Why did you sell it for a CVO Street Glide? Any problems?

[@FastnCurious]

Hey Sipin, not problems beautiful bike I just wasn’t riding it enough to warrant keeping it. 👍💥

[@sipinpaul]

@@FastnCurious thanks for the reply. 👍👍👍

[@GotLove4All]

Gonna buy my first 2020 GTL this year. Any suggestions?

[@FastnCurious]

Sounds great Lee!! Yeah get the reverse gear option cause trying to walk 400+ kilos backwards with luggage or passenger on even a slight incline won’t work. Beautiful bike, nothing compares with the luxury & capability of the ride from the GTL. Good Luck! Check out the other videos on Fast N Curious 👍💥😎

[@GotLove4All]

@@FastnCurious Thank you,will do!!