2018 BMW K 1600 B | First Ride | Review

[@tiborhorvath7359]

Credits due where credits due. Dear Sir, it was your video that inspired me to buy the K1600B almost 2 years ago now. This Motorcycle is all that you say it is and more. Each time I return from a ride I’m left with an overwhelming feeling of luxury and opulence. It’s a wonderful getaway from the mental stresses which involve my profession, Commanding a Jumbo. The two are actually quite similar in that they are both the pinnacle of human endeavour/ engineering and dare I say it..... dreams. So thank you for your great and in-depth reviews. Leben sie wohl, und tchuss. Tibor

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you Tibor, It is for guys like you that I do this channel, guys that ride for the joy of riding. Thank you for the long-term feed back on the bike, it is a great bike. I wish you many more miles of smiles! Ride safe, Scott

[@tiborhorvath7359]

NothingToProve Good Evening Scott. Riding motorcycles demands great discipline and self restraint. I’m guessing you wore a uniform once and that helped forge the person you’ve become. Your calm and collected manner forms as an education to younger riders. So your videos have a double message. May you continue to make these videos for many years to come. I’ve searched for you on patreon / PayPal... but alas was unable to find you. Take care and ride safe. Best T

[@realajmarini]

I get my full face in the bags without issue. I put it in topside first, facing the rear. I don't know if it fits all shapes, but it definitely fits my Icon and my Shark helmets.

[@jamesspencer406]

Good job on your review. I own one here in U.S .The cruise mode does feel like riding on air.I owned both f6b and new gen goldwing .I prefer this BMW against the wing.Much sporty and suspension are better Of course the power is strong.I will say the wing is no slouch.It makes decent power and they are more reliable. However I ended up eventually with this bmw 1600b .

[@jeffandrews6225]

Great bike, great video, love yor calm relaxed honest opinions👍👍

[@eddiebenzz]

I grew up on Japanese bikes . Much as I hate to admit it ... Goldwing doesn’t measure up at all . This bike is a work of art ☝️. I just purchased it 1/11/19

[@steveh4564]

How do you like it? Riding one tomorrow

[@loudog9153]

TODAY I just traded in my 2017 Harley Ultra CVO for a 2019 K1600 B from San Diego BMW. First test rode this bike over a year ago and I just could not get the ride out of my head. So when BMW offered ZERO PERCENT financing for 60 months, the Harley and the 5.99% rate I was paying was kicked to the curb. Rode my first 126 miles after I left the dealer and I am BLOWN AWAY at the ride, power, torque, handling and technology of this bike. I am 60 years old and have ridden and owned a shitload of bikes, including 11 Harley’s ......not looking back..

[@jamesspencer406]

Yes sound like me ,this motorcycle is amazing

[@eddiebenzz]

Steve H how do I like it ? In ❤️ with this Beemer ! Superrrrr Smooooooth , but POWERFUL ! 🤙🦅🦅🦅

[@scout14j]

Lou Dog road one of these and a 1260 GS Adventure. Ending up getting an adventure. Both great bikes, GS was just more fun. Not faster, but felt like it if that makes sense. Came over from Harley too. Love HD bikes, but they’re pricing themselves out of a lot of buys.

[@rkhairajani1]

Your style is just growing on me. Just loving it. You just got one more subscriber. On a side note I think that the GS 1250/1200 has become more road biased than in the past don’t you think that also gives these tourers a strong competition. What’s your take on that ? Regards

[@NothingToProve]

Hi Rajesh, the big adventure bikes have always been road biased. Simply because 90% of the people only ride them on the street. It's really the 10% rule that the OEM's have to accommodate with the big adventure bikes. I know quite a few BMW GS riders that never go off road...or only do so for say 10 km per year and the other 10,000 km on road. Greetings from Germany

[@AMPJ08]

As always well done. Now for the RT

[@moody9931]

Goldwing Bagger is the competition here. Try one it's a belter.

[@RobbieKiama]

How would you compare this to the new goldwing? Maybe a vid on GW is coming? :)

[@NothingToProve]

Sorry Roberto, probably not. GW's don't sell well here in Germany so I won't see one as a demo bike. :(

[@lawnranger3432]

Roberto,.......I have not owned the 1600 B, but this past spring I traded my 1600 gtl for a 2019 Gold Wing DCT tour. First thing I noticed is the BMW has a lot more power and has quicker steering. The GW is far more stable than my GTL was on freeway riding. Even though the GW weighs more than the k1600, low speed handling is a lot better on the GW. Comfort on both was pretty much equal for me. Brakes are excellent on both bikes. The Dual Clutch Transmission on the GW is a game changer. huge plus for me. The K1600 is a sportier ride than the GW. Overall, I would by another K1600 in a heartbeat, but I am not sure I would give up the Wing. I feel the K1600 is more fun to ride, but to each his own. Only you can make the decision which is best for you.

[@ayoubmansouri3355]

WOW , GOOD REVIEW

[@MR-ms1jl]

Scott, when are you testing the new BMW K1600-range…? And please do the B and GT-versions…:-)

[@NothingToProve]

When they start shipping them to the dealers, hopefully early spring. And I don't have a choice as to which I get to ride :(

[@MR-ms1jl]

@@NothingToProve Okay, thanks. Looking forward regardless of the version, actually. Do your thing…☺️

[@tango165]

Great video, keep up the fantastic work!!

[@charlesschwab1858]

Beautiful Scenery :)

[@gopher1471]

I would have the GTL in a heartbeat but not this , sorry just not my taste, shame you can't test the wing, I have and with DCT it is amazing. In USA I would go wing tourer, here GTL, to me the BMW has the handling edge. Have you tested the K1600 GTL as I can't find it on your channel, if not , hopefully you will. Stay safe and excellent review as always. :)

[@beardedbiker2647]

How does this compare with an RT?

[@alp3781]

To all out there who are use to a heavy or semi heavy bikes, please ride one. I have been on a bike for 30 years. This is the first machine that makes me not wanting to get off !!!!! Super addiction. Once you start going, you DO NOT feel the weight. The power and comfort is like no other....period. Going from zero to 60 reminds me watching a jet taking off. Warning, this beast should not be ridden as a FIRST bike !!!! Just do not do it.

[@edmaluf]

I'm super curious about one thing you do on your videos: how do you make the camera follow the bike? From 1:30 to 1:37...

[@NothingToProve]

I do that in post. Software and shooting in 4k.

[@edmaluf]

NothingToProve pretty cool. Thanks for the answer.👍

[@dpourkesali]

@@NothingToProve You can also do it using an Osmo Pocket. Nice review.

[@NothingToProve]

@@dpourkesali Yes, I have an Osmo Pocket but the problem is that when you turn your head more than 90° to the left or right it looses the fact tracking. Then I have to stop and walk back up to it, hit recenter and start again. I tried it in two of my videos and I never used any of the footage from it because it kept getting lost...it was a pain and made shooting very frustrating and very time consuming. So I won't do that again.

[@slobodangligorijevic4385]

It will be my FIRST EVER bike that I will sit on. I was driving just scooters. DO YOU THING THAT IT WILL BE A HUGE PROBLEM OR MAYBE NOT? Thanks

[@NothingToProve]

Hi Slobodan, this is definitely not a first bike. I cannot recommend this for any body as their first bike. It is just way too big and way too heavy for a first bike. This bike even has reverse, any bike that has that tells you that I'm big, I'm heavy and in fact I'll help you back up. LOL!

[@dougfitch3649]

Hi Slobodan, I agree with the other guys. I think a smaller , lighter motorcycle would be more fun and easier to deal with. A giant bike hads its advantages but small bikes have their own advantages too! Have fun and be safe!

[@markfosseth8047]

Good video but some alps, city and highway test is needed

[@NothingToProve]

If BMW would give me one for a whole week, then I'd be happy to do a video like that. :)

[@EricS59]

Hi, thanks a lot for this review. This will be my next bike. On a side note, what microphone are you using to shoot your review? Thanks.

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you, the microphone is a Sony ECM-CS3. Ride safe, Scott

[@EricS59]

NothingToProve Thanks a lot, you do the same.

[@ernesthogan8448]

👍👍👍

[@traeucity6087]

I'm in the market. This bike or the Yamaha FJ1300ES?

[@NothingToProve]

Sorry, I have not ridden the FJR as of yet, well it's been almost 2 decades ago, when it first came out, so I can't give you a fair comparison. Although this is in the touring category and the FJR in the sport/touring, so the FJR is lighter and faster, more nimble...etc. Ride safe, Scott

[@traeucity6087]

@@NothingToProve , Thank you for your fast, considerate reply.

[@SanandanDA]

Would you be riding the bmw 850 GSA and the new 1250 GSA?

[@NothingToProve]

When it gets here, I'll do it happily!

[@dendenzhu]

dream bike

[@travelinben1966]

What do you think of it compared to the 1250 RT?

[@NothingToProve]

Hi Brian, well, they are two different bikes aimed at two different riders. One pure laid back touring and the other, lighter and a little more sport, if one can call the RT sporty.

[@travelinben1966]

NothingToProve Thank you for the feedback.I think the K bike is a bit too much of a monster for me.I’ll be a sport and ride the RT!😂

[@towdybartlett9747]

Looks like your riding gear is top of the line!!! Could you respond with what suit gloves boots & helmet? Thanks

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you, it's a collection from over 25 years of riding, one has a tendency of gathering a lot of stuff over the years. BUT in this video I am wearing, jacket = AlpineStars Jaws, jeans = Trilobite Agnox, gloves = Icon Pursuit, boots = TCX WP Rush, helmet = Schubert S2.

[@zwei-zylinder]

That's one thicc bike

[@maggotsinthecrosshairs7632]

I own a 2018 RT. Just for shits and giggles, I test drove a K16B today. The only thing I didn't like about this motorcycle was the view from the rear view mirrors. Sort of a strange view of what's going on behind you. Otherwise, this bike gives a whole new meaning to plush and cushy. Not a canyon carver, but literally a silky beast on the highway. BTW, I've also test driven a new GoldWing. No comparison. Not even close.

[@beardedbiker2647]

Richard Rauch how does the added weight compare with an RT?

[@ashengineer]

Hilarious?! You mean awesome

[@LokkieF]

The sound of the engine is not a thumb up...

[@NothingToProve]

Yea, not much you can do with an in-line 6 cyl.

[@streetglidesteve7315]

I’d take this over the new Goldwing

[@zunaidkajee4540]

@@eddiebenzz hi. Are you still enjoying the bagger ? I am also caught up between this and the wing. I can test ride the bagger, but there are no demo wings available for test rides.

[@eddiebenzz]

Zunaid Kajee Totally In ❤️ w/ this Beemer. Crazy acceleration ! Sports cars on highway / freeway get taken to school ! Hahaha 😂 in the CANYONS .. this bike is unbelievable , automatically increases your own skill level by 30% due to its handling & traction capabilities. I owned a BMW 318i in the ‘80’s. One thing is that the Germans have perfected handling & traction on their vehicles very well ☝️ prior to my last test ride of the GW ... I went on a group ride at the Long Beach Progressive Motorcycle Show in Long Beach Ca. I rode a white full dresser DCT. I fell in ❤️ with it ... and was awed by the acceleration also ! I said , “ this is the bike I want ! “ Until ... I test rode the k1600b !! To ME ... it was night & Day ! I had NO question my clear choice was going to be the BMW. The GW is still a fine motorcycle. The audio is a blast ! Way better than the Beemer . GW BAGS are smaller though . I’m sure the reliability factor goes to the GW. The Beemer rides wayyyy smoother though ! Creamy smooth ride ! You sit “ higher “ atop the GW. “ lower “ in the beemers cock pit. Looking back ... the DCT model I realize now would have been a mistake for me personally. I need a CLUTCH !! So much more fun ! Plus ... a clutch is going to offer you WAY BETTER HANDLING ☝️ ( many times using the friction zone is very advantageous , you are in COMPLETE control of your motorcycle. NOT SO w/ an automatic transmission. If you hurry .... BMW is offering a HUGE incentive right now ONLY on 2018 models . O % Down O % APR ! For 5 yrs ! Must have at least 700 Fico Score Good luck 👍 on you’re choice You’re gonna be happy either way 🤙

[@zunaidkajee4540]

@@eddiebenzz thank you for your swift and in depth reply. I think I will go for the beemer. I also dont want to feel like I am riding a "big" scooter. Btw I am in south africa, so those deals wont apply to me. Once again, thank you kind sir and be safe out there. Regards.

[@eddiebenzz]

Zunaid Kajee Great 👍 have fun on your new beemer ! You won’t regret it ! Will put SMILES on your face 😁😁😁

[@BlackHeart_YouTube_Channel]

I don't like BMW and I don't like japanes bikes. But I think the new Goldwing looks 1000 times better.

[@potatosalad9519]

those bags are a deal breaker for me.

[@marcus165]

You sound like Trump’s high energy cousin.