Comments on: Short Reflection on the BMW K1600 GTL Experience (More to Come)

By: irondad

irondad — Mon, 23 May 2011 03:01:18 +0000

I prefer to ski boat to a cruise ship. Made the mistake of taking Katie for a ride on a borrowed GTL. She fell in love with the accomodations. This is going to be a problem in a few short years. Oh, well.

By: Poppawheelie

Poppawheelie — Mon, 16 May 2011 22:04:25 +0000

Steve: LOVE the lonely tree photo. I've been thinking of making a calender of "Lonely Trees," across four seasons of course.

SonjaM: I once took a test ride on a Boss Hoss, an exuberant experience I will never forget. However, 650 about the size I prefer, after 48 years of riding.

By: Rogier

Rogier — Mon, 16 May 2011 07:05:46 +0000

The exact location should be visible on the map on my flickr page. It’s taken in the Netherlands in the city named Sittard.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 15 May 2011 23:59:29 +0000

Anonymous: Having recently ridden a BMW R100/GS I know exactly what you mean about the K1600 GTL in comparison. Night and day. While the K1600 isn't the most powerful motorcycle I've ridden (last week I had the chance to take out the Ducati Diavel which nudges past the BMW by one horsepower or so) but it is definitely the smoothest operating machine I have ever experienced. Your observations about it being super-tuned are right on.

I'm hoping to get to the first part of the review sometime this week.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 15 May 2011 23:49:51 +0000

Rogier, What a great shot. Where did you make that picture?

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 15 May 2011 23:48:36 +0000

Low Buck Rider: Lust for a motorcycle is a terrible place to be. I’ll try and dissuade you with my review.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 15 May 2011 23:46:51 +0000

Ghost Writer: That landscape could definitely use a Christina. Next time I’ll put the self-timer on and assume the role.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 15 May 2011 23:45:22 +0000

Mike: The RT and K1600 definitely feel different and I think your pulse analogy is accurate. Will delve into that idea. Thanks!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 15 May 2011 23:43:27 +0000

SonjaM: It is a big jump to the 1600. Most noticeable in the slow speed stuff.

Methane digestors! Just what everyone wants next door. Not sure why that particular operation isn't exploring it. They certainly have enough raw material!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 15 May 2011 20:45:45 +0000

I can’t wait to read your review. I just test rode a K1600 GTL and compared to my old 33 year old R100/7 it was a very demanding bike. The brakes, the throttle, the balance were all super fine tuned — the slightest touch got more action than anything I had ever ridden before. It was also the smoothest, most powerful, most stable and most comfortable bike I ever rode. Even though usually I only ogle vingage bikes, I can’t stop thinking about it….