BMW k1600GT Test Drive

[@kennethjacobus7311]

That is not s flat six . It is a inline Six. The goldwing has a flat six

[@royj8549]

Technically a slant 6

[@jacobneal5388]

@@royj8549 which is a slanted straight six 😂

[@sokodad]

What is it 30 degrees? Can’t remember. Dealership has a 2014 just like this with 18,000 miles. I’m probably going to go look at. Was considering an R1250RT but starting to like the GT more. Either one would be a great bike.

[@erwindeleon618]

Hard to find an inline motor thats not slanted on a motorcycle. Maybe the 2-3 cylinder vintages..

[@kinderutz]

Flat 6 means horizontally opposed 6 cylinders.....3 on one side, 3 on the other....like Porsche or Subaru....this is an inline 6.

[@casey360360]

You do know you can clutchless shift in these right?

[@bryanohlsson4689]

Nice to find the channel. I traded in a GSA for a K1600GT Rocket ship a few months ago. An amazing bike. Comfortable on long rides and easy in the city. The balance is great at all speeds. The power is insane :) One bike be extremely careful on, when riding on the freeways. Most cars don't stand a chance and a Corvette is breakfast LOL! Great Video.

[@alexwencel3719]

This bike can also handle. I've ridden the devils highway two up on this machine and sport bike riders are amazed when I pass them. Just remember this bike can bite you if not respected.

[@dennism103]

But BMW's are liquid cooled And had fuel injection and abs and shaft drive cruise control and heated grips and seats before anyone. They are the king of innovation honestly, u gotta give them that...

[@babayaga1767]

invented hydraulic forks in 1927 too. doing 125 mph in 1927. harley made a big deal about hitting 100 in 1946, btw, the 1946 knuckle looks suspiciously like the 1923 r32 oddly enough right after we raided the german factories after the war hmmmmm

[@morrisdennis]

I've had 2) 1200LT's they were insanely fast and smooth! Thinking about leaving hd and going back 2 bmw?

[@davidgreve1081]

This Bike is everything you claim it to be and so much more than that! Id love to have it in my garage! If I could talk you into using it as your daily rider until I can gather up the money to get it, I sure would. What a Bike ! What a beautiful color too!

[@kevinkuster5255]

I love the way you can take trunk and side bags off in about a minute. I own one and love it. The versatility of it makes it the best bike I’ve ever owned. And I have owned a few over the years

[@EricRShelton]

That's why I always laugh at Harley riders and the notion of a "bagger". What kind dark-ages tomfoolery is that?! Bags go on and off in the blink of an eye and when they're off the mounts aren't obvious eyesores. Brilliant!

[@thollingsworth4910]

Hey Kevin, how has your bike been over the past couple years. I'm considering buying one but I would like to know if they're reliable.

[@kevinkuster5255]

@@thollingsworth4910. No problems at all.

[@ChrisK-uo3fd]

Hi buddy, I bought one 3 months ago and it is amazing owning such a great bike. I wonder why you would sell such an amazing bike if you have ridden one of those. Do you still own yours now ? Let's talk some more about the bike 🏍

[@jacobneal5388]

Bmw made a 170hp 2.2L or 2,200 cc straight six that they put in the 3 series and this bike has a 1.6L or 1600cc straight six making a 160hp. This bike is insanely powerful for its size.

[@jetstream454]

It is impressive, though keep in mind there are 1000-1400s making closer to 200hp...but those rev nearly twice as high.

[@chrissmith7669]

An M7 Coupé on two wheels. I love that bike.

[@dantanner1721]

New to the channel, great review's and my kids can even watch it, awesome job.

[@Baldhills]

The driver heated seat is in the menu. The passenger seat is the switch you turned on on the seat with high low and off settings.

[@RichDunn]

The K1300S had 175 hp. The K1600GT has 160 hp and is heavier. I don't recall anybody complaining the K13S didn't have any punch!

[@TheFlemmo123]

I do not own this bike, I have never ridden it, still I know that it has 160hp, its an inline 6 engine, the seat heater for the rider is turned on in the menu, you turned on the passenger heater. Its actually NOT reliable, BMW fixed alot of problems on warranty. There's no way you could ever get it from 0-60 in 2 seconds.. Still it is a nice bike and it deserves a serious review I think.

[@jausher]

Your clutch reservoir isn't level. Compare it to ur brake reservoir. No biggy. I just noticed it.

[@trevb1922]

great bike man.. love the GT series, .. the 2018 Goldwing 1800 DCT is a 7 speed, the manual is a 6 speed now.

[@MrButtons252]

that bike sounds cool, looks fun and comfortable

[@oceantri]

Put it in Dynamic mode and sport suspension, it’ll be a beast! I know I own one. 🙂

[@JJINTXS]

I never take mine out of Dynamic/Sport

[@oceantri]

I like to switch between modes and suspension setting every now and then, feels like I’m on a different motorcycle.

[@alexwencel3719]

Dynamic mode lessens the traction control and sport mode suspension is a bit too firm on this bike which causes the tire to leave the ground.

[@sunnymonkey6182]

Wondering if you still enjoy your motorcycle 2 years later? We are seriously considering a 2018 mode.

[@denniskarnes8680]

Dynamic mode, sport suspension, and turn off the traction control and smoke the rear tire like a top fuel dragster, I do it all the time😁, and it wheelies like a 400lb sport bike.

[@HavocStylesJoe]

11:24 I own one in Oregon, you will get wet in the rain but not as much. :) nice video.

[@seanpauldiamond9592]

I have now bought one thanks for the video

[@brianwright2008]

Great review as always! Keep it up

[@wildforg7564]

That bmw gt would leave the corvette for dust!

[@DakarBlues]

Please try to take a KTM 1290 SAS for a spin!

[@dennism103]

Honestly hd is a very desirable status symbol in Germany too. Actually worldwide.

[@bertadelaudebri7179]

Not everywhere, from Canada and recently tried a 2018 BMW GTL and shortly thereafter trade my 2018 HD (CVO). A friend of mine, also a HOG member, tried my motorcycle and is negotiating to trade his 2017 HD Ultra Classic Limited...

[@CODK-nb6mw]

16049cc 160BHP and 340kg wet, Z8 are rubbish get some Tech 01 or GT4's /5 rubber, please become familiar with the driving modes and suspension settings before leaving the garage so you don't end up dead! If tyre pressures are low it will show red on the display. This bike is easy to ride but is very powerful please leave in rain mode until you have learned what it can do! Head up read the road in front, no use "what's this guy going to do" after he pulls back into your lane and runs you off the road, no coasting round corners keep power on, keep traction on that big fat lovely back wheel....

[@johnstamper2965]

He rides zx 14's and Hayabusa's. This bike is powerful but not near that fast, I think he will be ok

[@bookeruzzell6213]

This review was 10× better than I thought!Keep it guy!

[@ianmcinnes9398]

Have you given the RT1250 a ride. While the big 1600 is very good I found the RT to be more manageable for my size (5'4" and 130 lbs weight). Every feature the 1600 has the RT has also. Have ran 2500 miles in my three years of owning it. Have you set the spring preloads to AUTO yet. You load the bike up with all your gear with the bike set on minimum preload, stand the bike upright with you on it and set the preload to auto. The ride height loaded is stored in memory and when you unload the bike the height stays the same, it's genius. PS the switch for the back seat heating is on the left hand side of the seat and the front seat is accessed from the menu button and the intelli wheeel.

[@MrSilus2000]

The main feature is that jet engine

[@wrczane]

I enjoy watching your videos. But please, read the owners manual next time before you ride a bike and tell us what the bike can do/button does? That "R" by your left knee was in all most likelihood the reverse button you nearly pushed whilst riding the bike. From what I understand, it operates of the starter motor. The radio would in all most likelihood be operated by the turning knob and buttons where your left hand is. Other than that, keep up the good work and ride safe!

[@laryangel4082]

mistaking the radio button for reverse gear

[@swenmeyer5651]

Dont need to use clutch...only for 1st gear

[@gatisspetersonss]

Wow, what a bike! Love it, gret review. Btw, what type of gloves you have? Any link maybe? Looks neat.

[@zypp33]

Worst nightmare, and seeing those random rocks where you landed was the final cringe ! Hope your recovery is as speedy as possible , I can see by your latest postings bikes are still in your blood stream ,like me,...sometimes I think it is a curse...ears prick up anytime a random bike screams up our near trunk road ! Keep strong.

[@lexrobspierre1129]

I have one just like that, 2015 fully loaded. Sitting in the garage for the last six months thanks to BMW reliability. No tax, no insurance, gathering dust. Hate the thing, wish I never bought it. Has put my off bikes.

[@mikeeyg1977]

Damn what was wrong with your bike? A lot of the older issues where fixed.

[@dennism103]

They are uber dependable

[@tommyhunter8197]

You probably should have watched a review, before giving one!! But don't really matter can't go wrong with the 1600 GT

[@theonlyredspecial]

Yeah loads of mistakes. Quite surprised it went up

[@zunaidkajee4540]

How did the heated seat work for you? Toasty? Lol cause u switched on the rear heated seat. Your one is controlled from the menu setting. Get your fact rights bud.

[@stephenmwyatt2]

it is WAY leaned over, so could be called flat inline 6 or slant 6

[@stuartcrooke5743]

I love the videos from SRK but man some of your facts are just nonsense. Keep up the good work the you beardy dude

[@deandoucette7206]

I get the sense that he hasn’t done his homework. Some of his specs and claims are inaccurate which throws everything else he said into doubt.

[@mr3748]

That thing is insane and it sounds like a z4 from the early 2000s... But man those dials look stupid to be honest, they rathet look like something that will indicate speed on a train or a submarine.

[@TheG60528XiJinPing]

Submarine gauges are a pretty sick description ngl

[@dennism103]

I've had 3 BMW's but just bought my 1st hd road king and luv it. BMW's are really nice. I'll probably stay Harley Davidson most likely.

[@russiaKGB]

Cuz u getting older 😏

[@darkdestroyer6634]

The K1200GT & K1300GT are faster than the K1600GT most of the time - they just have much better power to weight ratios but none of them are close to 2seconds for 0-60 times. I've ridden all of them and owned a K1200GT, K1200S., K1300S and K1600GT Sport (same as the one you're riding). The K16 is an impressive beast and a lovely motor but compared to the previous 4 cylinder bikes you can feel that the performance is blunted by the extra weight. They're all fast bikes but if it was a race between them I'd take the K1300GT, if money was an issue I'd take the K1300GT again, otherwise then yes I'd probably take the K16GT - it is fast and capable and quite special.

[@alexwencel3719]

Dark Destroyer You failed to mention how uncomfortable the k1200s was, but a darn fast bike, faster than the 1600.

[@BobJones20001]

I would have agreed until we did some drag races. I love the power delivery of the K12/13/16s. But the 16 simply smoked the 12 and 13 when we had them altogether recently. It was actually a real surprise as apart from the massive low rev torque of the 16 they feel similar. The 16 feels a lot heavier around the carpark, but that disappears very quickly once underway.

[@alexwencel3719]

Dark Destroyer I too have owned the k1200s and now own the k1600 gt sport. The 1200 s was a great bike but reliability was always a concern and it really was not a touring machine with those funky bags. Moreover the 1200 was not a two up machine nor was it comfortable. Engineering moves on and the 1600 is world class.

[@lzmartin7003]

this us awsome wow i gave 2 sportbikes i have a harley sporster 1200 just couse i wanted a harley was thinking about a road glide but this is like a sport bike bagger i can use my same gear and gloves from my sport bike lol... and have the prestige Of A Bagger! with out the chrome but i get the sportbike overall feel yes.....!

[@sokodad]

What is major differences between GT and GTL? I’ve seen tour pack on the GT and thought it was a GTL.

[@denniskarnes8680]

Seat, bars and foot rests are different, same motor, suspension, wheels etc.

[@superduty131]

Flat Six???? Wrong!!! Inline six man, comon!!

[@nathanielsmith3371]

OH, we are now going into English language skills---geeeeee grow up and accept different people have different ways in expressing themselves----- not everyone can be as perfect as you are.

[@duncanorr5926]

It has 142hp and it's 0-60 is just under 5 seconds. Get your facts right man.

[@honorswift]

@@duncanorr5926 it has 160hp and goes from 0 to 60 in just 3.5sec

[@jetstream454]

@@honorswift Lol one of the markets (probably US again) seemingly got a limited power model. I think that's what happened with the E36 M3

[@MrSilus2000]

Shhhh stop crying like a kid

[@grappler562]

“Cham-pagg-nain” 😂😂😂😂 great review man!

[@talkingrock7011]

keep it and ride it

[@paulmendenhall5226]

Do they have factory radios

[@russiaKGB]

Great machine ✔

[@MannyScoot]

Doesn't Goldwing have a 7 speed ?

[@samestuffdifferentday5712]

Yeah that’s a sport bike with luggage packs on it. No goldwing is going that fast old or new.

[@garybailey618]

Why did you stop the word of the day? Nice bike!

[@arnoldis24]

Gary Bailey I was wondering the same

[@Srkcycles]

+Gary Bailey I will be bringing the words of wisdom back. I'm still getting into the swing of things from getting back from my trip

[@garybailey618]

Thanks, cool way to start a bike ride!

[@pkngeny]

It's not what you are riding. It's where you are going 🤥🤔

[@paxwallacejazz]

This bike has the worst maintenance record the could all 6 go bad all the time at 500 a pop?

[@Accurize2]

What?? I’m not sure what you’re trying to say exactly.

[@dennism103]

Hd are far more expensive then BMW's, i use to say i ride a bmw because i cant afford a Harley Davidson. I guess it depends?

[@mfpix]

I ride a K1300 GT, I'd never say it lacks oomph or power

[@jessecompestine7861]

just bought a 2010 love it.

[@KsPilot-yg9po]

use the quick shift....

[@robertpolkamp]

There seems to be some confusion as to the speed limiter on the K1600 with some mention as low as 100mph like the Goldwing. Does anyone have some insight?

[@raymonddehaan7627]

No limit on K1600GT, 139MPH on K1600GTL. Not sure on the K1600B; K1600 Grand America is 100.

[@budmurftube]

I have this exact bike. Suggestion: Less chatter, more throttle !!

[@morrisdennis]

Badass

[@kennyphelps1160]

Nobody ever shows the radio on these I’d like to hear it

[@geonerd]

BMW so desperately need to 'save' their lovely engine and put it in a lighter bike. Chop 75+_KG off that whale and you'd have a brilliant sport-touring ride.

[@leifandersson6808]

The K1600 GT/GTL is a brilliant sports touring bike. I happen to know, cause a bought a GTL new, 2018. The best bike I’ve ever owned.🏍👍😀

[@michaelschutten5293]

175 HP... where are the missing 16 go than? ;-)

[@leifandersson6808]

160hk, 175 Nm 👍👍😁😁

[@MrSilus2000]

How do you keep your license riding a missile thats my only hesitation

[@lzmartin7003]

awsome

[@clfolsom1276]

Thank you for a longer more complete review like you used to do. Your 5 minutes and under videos were not really enjoyable for me.

[@goons123flofy]

T. rex cam - pag - na

[@michaelhoff1612]

So much bad info here. Don't know the actual specs, don't know its an inline 6, don't know the K1300 was smaller and quite a bit faster. I can't watch this garbage any further.

[@Srkcycles]

+Michael Hoff sorry I was actually referring to the older bmw k1200 not the k 1300. Yes the 1300 are smaller and faster

[@damianrowicki5528]

ładny motor

[@skyb.8411]

Wicked

[@Elliot_Vulpe]

Between this and Harley Davidson ??? I know my answer 😂😂😜😜😜

[@jeremykilgore7467]

I'm curious about what looks to be a RAM ball coming out of the end of the handlebar. Anybody know where to get that kind for this bike? I haven't seen them on RAM website.

[@raymonddehaan7627]

Wunderlich America.

[@sean6992]

Btw that's not a flat 6

[@khalid-5252]

😊👍👍👍👍👍✌️

[@dennism103]

I really luv all brands, but am partial to hd and bmw...

[@emak4558]

175 hp? So , you have no clue then?

[@dennism103]

Bmw dealers are hard to find hd are everywhere.

[@nearlyretired6440]

If and only if all else fails - READ THE BOOK.

[@donrumsey3816]

NOT a FLAT 6 its and IN-LINE 6 (aka I-6)! What a horrible review....its like he's learning as he goes....and misquoting specs that he doesnt know!

[@Jeremy-su3xy]

you should have said "race" rather than "fast". I don't sub for that.

[@darekprzekupek2855]

Problem bmw

[@dennism103]

I found bmw guys super arrogant and hd ppl seem more friendly and down to earth, from my experience...

[@michaelbayliss1794]

HD people spend all their time in bars , that's why they seem friendly .

[@russiaKGB]

Riding my Harley every other Harley rider ✋🖐👐 but while I ride my BMW they ignore me😐 In California

[@Accurize2]

I’ve never had a BMW rider not wave when they weren’t busy in traffic. HD riders have about an 80% wave rate it seems.

[@laryangel4082]

1

[@dennism103]

Bmw guys are arrogant af! Hd ppl are usually very friendly from my experience...

[@mhks68]

HD guys are ok. If you’re on a Harley and white!!

[@russiaKGB]

@@mhks68 Yep☻