I saw an article on line about this on line and it peeked my interest. I checked out the BMW forum and asked some questions about reliablity of the K bikes. OMG I am staying with my ST.
new BMW K1600 due out soon
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Don't ask over there questions with color,,, and/or make a post bigger than normal...
You will thank me later... :crackup
You will thank me later... :crackup
Technically, you're not supposed to do that here, either Terry. It's in the n00b bylaws on the home page.
However, since you're no longer a n00b, and you feed us well every year, we tend to overlook your transgressions.
However, since you're no longer a n00b, and you feed us well every year, we tend to overlook your transgressions.
So,,, Did you post...MOONSHINE 2011 yet
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Found this link:
https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?outputChannelId=6&id=T0082008EN&l eft_menu_item=node__5857
https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?outputChannelId=6&id=T0082008EN&l eft_menu_item=node__5857
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If the K1600 GT comes in at less that $16,113,,, and Red,,, with optional Lasers it will be mine...
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If the K1600 GT comes in at less that $16,113,,, and Red,,, with optional Lasers it will be mine...
Looks like you won't be getting one of those.
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Sorry if I broke any rules. Thanks for the feed back. I really love the ST. I only wish you could get it with factory cruise control. I looked into the audiovox but don't like that option. I will keep my ST for another 3 year or so by then it will be 8 years old and I will be ready for a new bike. If Honda comes out with a new ST and offers cruise I will stay with Honda.
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If the K1600 GT comes in at less that $16,113,,, and Red,,, with optional Lasers it will be mine...
I'm pretty sure it won't have lasers since no one is as creative as you are Terry. Red may happen, but at $16,113 as the top figure, I'm thinking you best settle for one out of three here
. Maybe you could have them throw in a spare shaft drive to sweeten the deal. .JDP
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With the in-line 6 engine and the HID Adaptive headlight system, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz1pDehH5-g this is going to be quite a bike.
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Latest on the BMW 6. I thought I had read it was gonna be an extreme-narrow-angle V6 like the VW engine but this looks to be straight in line. Good details.
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Oh, my!
Terry,
Hold off about 5 or 6 years and you should be able to get a used one for that price.
Hold off about 5 or 6 years and you should be able to get a used one for that price.
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Terry,
Hold off about 5 or 6 years and you should be able to get a used one for that price.
I bet,,, a 2 year old bike with 11,000 miles on it,,, I can buy for that price...
At least,,, that is what I fall asleep thinking every night...
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On the horizon
Picked up a copy of Rider magazine to leaf through it while browsing the rack.
Came across a little piece on two upcoming BMW models, a 6 cylinder K1600 GT and the other model using the same engine will likely replace the LT.
The size of the 6 cylinder inline was impressively compact and not much heavier than the current K1300 GT.
http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/...torrad.com/com/en/bikes/tour/k1600/k1600.html
Is anyone excited
I for one can't wait to swing a leg over one at the first possible BMW demo days Not saying I will buy one, but I will certainly take one for a spin !
Picked up a copy of Rider magazine to leaf through it while browsing the rack.
Came across a little piece on two upcoming BMW models, a 6 cylinder K1600 GT and the other model using the same engine will likely replace the LT.
The size of the 6 cylinder inline was impressively compact and not much heavier than the current K1300 GT.
http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/...torrad.com/com/en/bikes/tour/k1600/k1600.html
Is anyone excited
I for one can't wait to swing a leg over one at the first possible BMW demo days
Not saying I will buy one, but I will certainly take one for a spin !
Re: On the horizon
BMW had to do something to compete with the Gold Wing. The LT wasn't the answer. So they upped the ante with a six - not quite as big as the Wing but with plenty of poke, I suspect. The price may well leave me gasping for breath but the Wings aren't cheap either.
I've been flirting with getting a new 1200RT but a couple of continuing mechanical issues that BMW won't address, and their cheezy 1-year warranty, have kept me away. Wonder if they will extend the warranty on their new luxo-tourer.
pete
BMW had to do something to compete with the Gold Wing. The LT wasn't the answer. So they upped the ante with a six - not quite as big as the Wing but with plenty of poke, I suspect. The price may well leave me gasping for breath but the Wings aren't cheap either.
I've been flirting with getting a new 1200RT but a couple of continuing mechanical issues that BMW won't address, and their cheezy 1-year warranty, have kept me away. Wonder if they will extend the warranty on their new luxo-tourer.
pete
Re: On the horizon
While I agree with you on BMW's unreliability, I think the warranty on the RT is 36 months.
While I agree with you on BMW's unreliability, I think the warranty on the RT is 36 months.
Dinkie Diesel
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Re: On the horizon
I am guessing this will be an outstanding, high-tech machine. I find it odd that BMW, king of the boxer, is building this one on the slant-six platform. Although I didn't read or see this to be fact, I am betting it has siamesed cylinders. Meaning there is no water jacket between the cylinders. They may have it perfected but I never cared for that idea on the old big bore, Chevy small block either. Oh well, nothing to fret over.
Hopefully it will be as torquey as they make it sound. I think that is one of the greatest qualities of the Goldwing making it such a good touring bike. Riding a GW and my ST1300 back to back makes the GW engine feel like a tractor. RPM at 70mph on the wing is considerably less and that makes for a relaxed ride.
Now for the hard part. Getting it to market under $30k.
I am guessing this will be an outstanding, high-tech machine. I find it odd that BMW, king of the boxer, is building this one on the slant-six platform. Although I didn't read or see this to be fact, I am betting it has siamesed cylinders. Meaning there is no water jacket between the cylinders. They may have it perfected but I never cared for that idea on the old big bore, Chevy small block either. Oh well, nothing to fret over.
Hopefully it will be as torquey as they make it sound. I think that is one of the greatest qualities of the Goldwing making it such a good touring bike. Riding a GW and my ST1300 back to back makes the GW engine feel like a tractor. RPM at 70mph on the wing is considerably less and that makes for a relaxed ride.
Now for the hard part. Getting it to market under $30k.