Comments on: Cozying up to the BMW K 1600 GT https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/05/cozying-up-to-bmw-k-1600-gt/ Exploring life on a Vespa, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Honda Trail 125, and a Kawasaki W650 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 21:33:59 +0000 hourly 1 By: Orin https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/05/cozying-up-to-bmw-k-1600-gt/#comment-5433 Sat, 14 May 2011 04:29:43 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=276#comment-5433 The K is getting to be like a Gold Wing… except in this case it’s half of a BMW 1-series instead of half of an Accord…

__Orin
Scootin’ Old Skool

]]> By: Conchscooter https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/05/cozying-up-to-bmw-k-1600-gt/#comment-5432 Fri, 13 May 2011 22:39:51 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=276#comment-5432 My buddy Giovanni took a hundred mile test ride and is ready to give up his 1200 GT twin for a water cooled BMW. If he gets it before I see him this summer I look forward to a test ride myself…But I’m sticking with my Bonneville.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/05/cozying-up-to-bmw-k-1600-gt/#comment-5431 Thu, 12 May 2011 18:05:23 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=276#comment-5431 Mr. Riepe: I think you will succumb to purchasing a new BMW before I do and this is the one for you. Imagine rides that used to take three hours on the K75 would be reduced to 90 minutes on the GTL. And the turbine like sound of the engine would have everyone clearing a path for your approach.

No need to test ride. Just buy one.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/05/cozying-up-to-bmw-k-1600-gt/#comment-5430 Thu, 12 May 2011 18:02:00 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=276#comment-5430 conchscooter: The K1600 would be a nice way for you to commute. More power than you would need but as close to riding in a car as you can get and still be on a motorcycle.

Maybe that’s not so great…

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/05/cozying-up-to-bmw-k-1600-gt/#comment-5429 Thu, 12 May 2011 18:00:07 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=276#comment-5429 Brady: I’m still surprised at my good fortune that Craig Kissell has allowed me to test ride some many motorcycles. Thousands of miles of fun.

The mechanical operation of the K1600 feels flawless. I’ll post my non-technical person reflections on this in the review.

Honda is probably at the drawing board figuring out if they need to respond.

]]> By: Jack Riepe https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/05/cozying-up-to-bmw-k-1600-gt/#comment-5428 Thu, 12 May 2011 17:46:37 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=276#comment-5428 Dear Mr. Williams:

I’m sure you will make the transition from the Vespa to the K1600GTL without a problem. It is the return transition I worry about. While the K1600 GLT will never have the ease and convenience of the Vespa, it is likely to tach you that ease and convenience do not produce life’s thrills.

Enough of this playing hard to get. Just throw in the towel and buy one of these things.

No dealer in their right mind would let me ride one of these things.

Fondes regards,
Jack • reep • Toad
Twisted Roads

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/05/cozying-up-to-bmw-k-1600-gt/#comment-5427 Thu, 12 May 2011 17:44:07 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=276#comment-5427 Schnarpsel: I’ll try and address the size issues when I write my review. It is definitely a big switch between it and my Vespa!

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/05/cozying-up-to-bmw-k-1600-gt/#comment-5426 Thu, 12 May 2011 17:31:56 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=276#comment-5426 Joe Wall: Having ridden the F650 GS a number of times I think I understand what you are saying about it not being that low. It is one powerful motorcycle.

A BMW F450A (airhead) would be nice!

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/05/cozying-up-to-bmw-k-1600-gt/#comment-5425 Thu, 12 May 2011 17:29:52 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=276#comment-5425 bobskoot: It is a big bike. Or at least seems that way. That bigness dissolved after a short time on the road. I’ll have a lot to say about that when I finally write the review.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2011/05/cozying-up-to-bmw-k-1600-gt/#comment-5424 Thu, 12 May 2011 17:28:46 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=276#comment-5424 Charlie6: I can see Mr. Riepe with it. Power, power and more power. Cruising all day at 90mph? No problem.

RichardM: Hah! I passed two or three bikes just this morning on the K1600.

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