11-03-2014, 12:15 PM
11-03-2014, 12:35 PM
I hear they are fantastic to ride, but large and complicated. I have seen one in person, have not ridden one. I'm sure there is a 1600 forum you can drop in on and lurk a bit.
11-03-2014, 01:21 PM
Complicated and first couple of years were trouble prone. Seems that if you get one that has issues, it has A LOT of issues. Six out of the last ten bikes I owned were BMWs. They are VERY expensive to repair. Notice I now own two Hondas. That's not by accident. You can read up a lot on them at bmwmoa.org
11-04-2014, 04:16 AM
(11-03-2014, 12:15 PM)hillbilly_imp Wrote: [ -> ]does anyone know anything about bmw gtl 1600 found a 2012 with 5000 miles
I bought a new 2012 model and have been very pleased with it. Had a couple of warranty issues that were fixed for free. BMW's warranty is valid for 36 months and is transferable. It's engine has a broad torque curve like our CB1100's - just a lot more of it. Heavier than our Honda's but you'll only notice that when pushing it around the garage. The bike actually handles more lightly than my CB. The K1600's have won numerous "motorcycle of the year" awards for good reason. Sounds like you found a low mile GTL - just be sure all the scheduled services have been done.
11-04-2014, 05:07 AM
hillbilly if you don't take it, send me the info, I've always wanted one ;-)
11-04-2014, 05:53 AM
(11-04-2014, 04:16 AM)Mike Bee_imp Wrote: [ -> ](11-03-2014, 12:15 PM)hillbilly_imp Wrote: [ -> ]does anyone know anything about bmw gtl 1600 found a 2012 with 5000 miles
I bought a new 2012 model and have been very pleased with it. Had a couple of warranty issues that were fixed for free. BMW's warranty is valid for 36 months and is transferable. It's engine has a broad torque curve like our CB1100's - just a lot more of it. Heavier than our Honda's but you'll only notice that when pushing it around the garage. The bike actually handles more lightly than my CB. The K1600's have won numerous "motorcycle of the year" awards for good reason. Sounds like you found a low mile GTL - just be sure all the scheduled services have been done.
I bought a new 2012 model and have been very pleased with it. Had a couple of warranty issues that were fixed for free. BMW's warranty is valid for 36 months and is transferable. It's engine has a broad torque curve like our CB1100's - just a lot more of it. Heavier than our Honda's but you'll only notice that when pushing it around the garage. The bike actually handles more lightly than my CB. The K1600's have won numerous "motorcycle of the year" awards for good reason. Sounds like you found a low mile GTL - just be sure all the scheduled services have been done.
I tested one when they came out - was just hanging out at the dealer after getting some service parts and the guy almost insisted I take a ride. It did feel very light once under way and the power was super smooth.
I actually like the R1200RT a little better. Lighter, nimble in the twisties and very known technology for a company that struggles with new stuff.
11-04-2014, 08:57 AM
A lot of people say they like the R1200RT better and I agree.
But until BMW gets their sh*t together with regard to quality control, I wouldn't own one unless it was under warranty. Even then, I personally know a couple of people that formerly owned a K16 and had lots of issues. One bike's engine would just suddenly cut off. It happened while he was in the left lane of an interstate and he was lucky he wasn't run over. After the bike spent three months at the dealership and they still couldn't figure it out, he traded it in on a GS. I've also heard that every K16 sold in the first year had at least one water pump failure, some people opted to carry a spare new pump in their saddle bags when away from home.
But until BMW gets their sh*t together with regard to quality control, I wouldn't own one unless it was under warranty. Even then, I personally know a couple of people that formerly owned a K16 and had lots of issues. One bike's engine would just suddenly cut off. It happened while he was in the left lane of an interstate and he was lucky he wasn't run over. After the bike spent three months at the dealership and they still couldn't figure it out, he traded it in on a GS. I've also heard that every K16 sold in the first year had at least one water pump failure, some people opted to carry a spare new pump in their saddle bags when away from home.
11-04-2014, 10:37 AM
I know of guys carrying extra final drives units for Beemers, but water pumps?
11-04-2014, 10:38 AM
(11-04-2014, 10:37 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I know of guys carrying extra final drives units for Beemers, but water pumps?