2022 BMW K1600 B Vs Honda Goldwing | Which IS Best?? (Part2)
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- The BMW K1600B Vs the Honda Goldwing (standard). Two bikes at the top of their game when it comes to touring comfort, but which one is best? All will be revealed
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From owning 2 of k1600, I moved to back in 2020, new Goldwing DCT Tour, I will never look at a K again. Honda really nailed it good with the Wing. Superb bike on 2 wheels, DCT is magical with the paddle shifter, easy to work on, cheaper parts which always around to buy, dealers are all over the USA, I have extended coverage for total of 8 years which cost me $750.00. You can't go wrong !!!!! Simple as that. The most comfortable bike ever for me in 35 years of riding.
I went through a similar process last year. I’m lucky enough to have another bike but wanted to do more touring and thought I’d test both of these wonderful bikes but the fully dressed versions. Once you get used to the scale and weight, which doesn’t take long, they are both very impressive. I found the Goldwing more comfortable immediately, the leg position on the K1600 is more like a sports bike. The luggage and the tank capacity of the K1600 is slightly better, but in the end I went for the Goldwing Tour DCT. Having a bike like this is a privilege and was to suit a specific need. The DCT was the key differentiator and suited the big, touring package perfectly and along with the Apple/Android made the decision easier.
I’m absolutely torn between the 2 bikes. 1 minute 100% sure it’s the beemer, next minute, changed my mind. 😩
@@martingalli2786Same. Still can't choose one over the other.
Great video gents, loved the format and the interaction between you - Greg seems like a top bloke with apparently excellent RUclips tastes....I can't comment on the outcome of the video as I have my own K1600 v GoldWing video coming up on Feb the 1st and I'd hate to put out a spolier (yeah right!!).. Happy New Year you two....looking forward to more great entertainment from you in '23.....PS If either of you ever fancy a go on the GoldWing Tour - complete with heated seat and electronic suspension - you know how to find me....
Thanks Andy appreciated buddy and Happy New year! 👍👍🍾
Good review Guys, I would agree with most said having owned the k1600 and now the Wing DCT, as I 99% of the time have a passenger on board would give the wing the 👍
Much easier to control in traffic and at slow speed, also you can never stall it and it's always in the right gear😉☺️
REALLY like you two working together - for this type of test , great. Let's have more as & when. Liked the hovercraft! Happy new year to the both of you, your families & all viewers🎉
Wow, the cockpit tour of a hovercraft was an unexpected bonus. Nice one gents! I'm sure there's some massive barge analogy between the bikes and that leviathan :)
Haha yes, all three huge and very fast! 😆👍
Outstanding assessment.The two of you together work a treat.Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Really enjoyable videos! It's great listening to both of you chatting away, it gives a different perspective on the bikes. They are bloody big barges, but look like fantastic rides. Lots of tech onboard too. I think I'd have one if I had a few (many!) spare thousand laying around. Great to see inside the hovercraft and hear how it all works. Brilliants stuff, Chops!!
The Wing is coming up on its 50th anniversary and its been the benchmark in the category forever. Honda engineers have been perfecting it over all those years and it shows. My bucket list has a GW on it to tour Canada and the US from coast to coast when I stop working and when sportbike time is over and touring time arrives it will be a GW. Watch Fagan and Mossy for additional fun on this topic! 😄
I'm 36 had sports bikes and a bandit 1200, since I was 17.
My Dad has had a Harley Heritage Classic for the last 4 years. I took my wife out on it last summer and we had one of our best riding days ever. Truly amazing day at steady speed, chatting, stopping to look around etc. It's truly made me want a tourer, however not a Harley...
I think for me the K1600B with a backrest for the missus would be perfect. I just need a double garage!!!
I have the 2022 k1600b. Beautiful engine,very stylish bike ,easy to handle for every day use and for touring. Wish it had a slightly better wind protection and some more room for my phone. Other than that,I love it.
Getting the tour screen helps
I have the same model but with remus exhaust, u can check my videos
I ordered a 2022 Goldwing bagger, but the importer didn't have a quota for me (which I found out 3 months after ordering). So I went to a BMW dealer and he had the first two bikes of the new K1600 series. I could choose a crate with the K 1600 GT in white-blue-red or a crate with the K 1600 B in this manhattan matte. I didn't hesitate a moment and picked the pre-configured bagger in almost full kit. Later I added a center stand, Option 719 quilted saddle and chrome mirror covers. And replaced the dark low wind shield with a less dark taller one from Wunderlich. I don't regret the lack of a DCT in the end, although I had a nice ride on the Rebel 1100 DCT last year because the Quickshifter works perfectly.
Side by side comparison format works really well. 👍
Truly superb professional review which was faultless in every aspect, thank you! IOW awesome place... King regards from Barcelona!
Great vid.
I bought the same Wing earlier this year and I love it. You can’t actually get the non Tour Wing in a manual-it’s only DCT.
I’ve had over 30 bikes in last 5 years and now just down to the Wing and an ADV350. Seems to cover most bases.
@@Diesel6Power I’m 6’1 (185cms) and its fine.It’s a bloody brilliant scoot. Will do 95mph and 75 mpg with huge underseat storage. Get a Givi top box to increase storage even more.It handles like a bike as has proper forks.Get one. It’s ace.
If I could afford $25-$30k for a 3rd bike I'd get one. Just not light and fast enough to be my only bike. Great stuff fellas. Can't imagine the valve check cost on the BMW, my R9T with only 2 cylinders is expensive enough.
The valve checks are free because no one ever gets them checked. They never need adjustments so everyone just skips it.
The 18,000 mile valve adjustment cost a little under $2000 with all fluids changed!👍💯🇺🇸😎
Really enjoyed this video, and especially the concept of two riders and doing a direct comparison.
As for the bikes....I have owned 2 Wings (most recently a GL1800) and as much as I truly love them, for me they are not a bike to own if it's the only one you have. Not a 'one trick pony' but just too heavy when you are only popping out for a Sunday blast, of just want to nip out for ten minutes to clear the cobwebs.
As such I reach the conclusion I need 3 bikes:
Gold Wing
V-Strom
Hayabusa
Best put some overtime in.....
Exactly my choice 👍 Although I've only got a Vstrom 😞 😉
@@kkiwi54 If I could only have one, it would indeed be the Strom....but 650 or 1000?
Best format ever, great work ATB Wayne......
I tested both bikes, took each for a whole day. And between this two I certainly would go for the GW, the DCT is fantastic, the comfort is superb. But if I were to choose , I would go for the BMW K1600 GT. For me, that’s a game changer and a completely different riding experience. The GT version is the one! I came from a BMW 1250 RT, and the difference is massive. The GW is generally flawless but I’m not prepared yet for that level of comfort on a bike that I would keep to have . One day, it might come the moment to accept that those days of rush are gone, but for now I immediately felt the absence of adrenaline, the absence of defying, feelings that I must be enabled to sense when I ride a bike, big, light, whatever. Even on a touring bike like this, that sensation has to be there, potentially. I love the DCT gearbox but I still enjoy to use my left foot to quick shift up, and blip down the gears . Doing that work is part of the pleasure of riding a bike. I like a smooth and fast ride, but it has to be a bit challenging at the same time, so that’s why my choice would be none of these two bikes.
Thank you once more for the excellent video. Loved the Overcraft boat, that was awesome to watch, it’s a beautiful piece of machinery, no doubts about that! 👌🏻
Can't beat a review wherein both guys actually rode both ultimate bikes and talk about it in real time. The words coming out are spontaneous and true directly from the heart (and mind). Can't be more accurate. I wonder how the opinions will change after 1k miles on each bike ... with the same persons.
Twoing and frowing between the bikes, you're like two guys trying to please two audiences! Very cleverly done. Thanks John and Greg! One thing not mentioned - what is the difference in the night time driving - what difference is there in the headlights between the Honda Gold Wing and the BMW K1600 on Full Beam and on Dip? Touring often requires nighttime riding....
Another thing, I think the next series of Goldwing models is only DCT, no more gear shifts on a cheaper model. Also, go back to a previous video which concentrated on the Pillion riding - the Honda won out there, and when touring, the other half often rides with you!
Another comparison I think I missed was the panniers... which one can hold two helmets side by side - in the side panniers? How much space/volume numbers in comparison?
Fuel economy comparisons? BMW screen raises and lowers doesn't it? No testing there...
Honda for gentleman touring, BMW for sports Touring, that's my understanding. Pricing comparo? G, NZ
Yes panniers bigger on the BMW but the central locking features of the Wing is brilliant!
Well done guys, enjoyed that. I think you summed it up perfectly at the end.
Thank you kindly! 😁👍
Great vid chops looking forward to more reviews with both of you guys 👍
Great day out. And two heads are always better than one. A treat to hear from both of you.
I’ve been debating as to whether I should bite the bullet and get the Goldwing DCT, this series of reviews have settled my mind… definitely going with Goldwing. Brilliant content, wonderful information on these two bikes. Thank you sir!!
Thank you fellas being a former Goldwing rider now a Beamer rider. I really enjoyed this, especially the hovercraft part. Thank you.
Welcome Terry 👍
Fantastic video guys, more of this sort of thing. Great to hear both your views, and it's a good watch as I'm currently in bed with covid. Thanks guys.
I have loved your latest vids, i am a massive touring bike fan, 50 now but have always been into my sports bikes, the only thing i would say is that the K1600 GT SE would have made the better bike to compare as the Goldwing is not a Bagger but the Beema has been built to take on the US market.
The GT is more similar in ride position, big screen but does go round corners well 😂😂😂
Love the format, beautifully done gents!!! I’ve avoided the GW bagger for years due to the matt paint, can’t for the life of me understand what Honda’s thinking. What marking research indicates that GW buyer wants matt finishes? It’s beyond me but I’ve never been accused of being brilliant. I actually called Honda customer service and asked WTF they were thinking, the POC agreed and said he’d push my request up the chain. He too found it odd it was only offered in one color. I just got off the phone with my detail friend asking if he’d film (PPF) the GW if I purchase it, he said he would. Added cost of course but it would eliminate the un-repairable scratch issue. Rant over, thank you both for sharing as it was perfectly timed as the bike I’m looking at in place of the GW is the K1600GT. Well done!! Cheers.
This was the best side by side comparison I've ever seen THANK YOU!
Thanks 👍
The DCT gearbox is design perfection. When I test rode one, the Honda chap who’d been around the country demonstrating it said just leave it alone and I couldn’t believe how good it was. Over 45mins on a variety of roads it was always in the right gear at the right time. Whoever programmed it knew exactly what a rider wants and as you say it matches a bike like the Goldwing perfectly 👍
Truly superb professional review which was faultless in every aspect, thank you! APART, from the amnesia, where were the winding-up comments about the difference in 2-up riding, the BMW could have been any big bike with the riders shoved up against each other whilst the Wing gives each rider their own space!!!!!
Brilliant couple of videos. Really relaxed style and hugely enjoyable. Thanks guys and just in the process of buying a 2018 K1600GT so hope it’s as good as the newer one👍
I’d want a bike to be sporting once I’d reached the destination - K1600B for me.
Great videos guys, thank you!
The K1600 is like some sort of odd touring Hayabusa, with more tech. It's a very unique bike. Because it's big, really big. And you don't expect it to be as quick as it is. Then you give it a twist and it's like "damn, where did that come from". It's a cracker.
I'm surprised you guys didnt use one of the BMW's best features in all that cold riding. That bike has a very nice powered windscreen swith on the left side bar controls.
I've got a matt black Kawasaki Vulcan. It's not as bad as I first thought tbh. However, I've not ridden it in almost a year. It's just wasting away sadly.
Great video chops
Cracking cracking vid chaps,,,loved the hovercraft bit tbh, I didn’t realise it was still running,, that is definitely a trip in 2023 to sample that uniqueness.
With the bikes,,,I’ve gotta be honest,, I’d love a goldwing, there was a chap used to bomb round Hawes on a 1800 goldwing that used to leave the Ducati lads for dead on the twisties,,, those hondas can hustle when needed.
And now it’s got a dct, well that’s the icing on the cake tbh..
Cracking vid lads,,busy looking at sailing times for the hovercraft
Great video loved the Hovercraft tour. I went aboard one years ago before the chunnel! No tour of it. Thing was Huge! Thanks again for the video's.
I am a K1600 fan and owner, but you both came the the right conclusion, baggers are an odd bike odder in k1600 guise more US boulevard cruiser than euro mile munching touring . 2 up touring Goldwing unparalleled, single rider touring k1600gt has it I think possibly, and engine has serious grunt. These reviews with both of you is a winner 🏆 hope for plenty more.
Brilliant honest review of two cracking big tourers.
Well, i went and paid the deposit yesterday on the Honda, delivery in a couple of weeks. one of the last 2022 models apparently left in the country and pipped a man from Gibraltar trying to buy it according to the dealer. Thanks for the review, it helped cement my own thoughts after riding both. All the best.
Enjoy it David 👍
Another great installment from yourself and Greggorio. Looking forward to the hovercraft vid as im a bit of a geck on those sorts of things. Hope you're feeling better mate, cheers👍
Thanks Jason, yes much better now thanks buddy 👍
Great vid Chopsy.The Hovercraft in the 70s seemed like all the best things about British Engineering.Im definitely gonna take a trip on it to the Isle of White like you both did.Shame they didn't catch on.
Very interesting vid thanks and how good was that hovercraft. I bought a k1600gtse new in 2016 and had no wind issues at all with screen fully up I'm 6'3".
I have a matte Indian Chieftain Darkhorse in Sagebrush Green. People will tell you its expensive to keep clean but a weak solution of regular dish wash soap and warm water is all you need. I miss polishing my 2022 Goldwing Tour No scratches on it thus far and I love the way it looks different. It's understated and in that respect kinda cool. However I am going to buy a new Goldwing this year and I will be happy to polish it again.
That was really a LOT better than I thought it would be, realy close. I have never tried a DCT and I lean towards the beemer, though tbh I hadn't considered either as "in my head" I am not that old, although I have a few years on you Chops so thanks for the wake up! (its' happened I like the look of Goldwings, shite, Shackletons High Seat incoming...) 😊👍🖖
Cracking review d go for the Honda DCT it’s got everything you need plus the reliability factor shame it’s not got heated seat😀👌👍
I had the CB650R in the matt blue they do. Definately not too bad to keep clean and scratches were no trouble either. matt laquer is just as durable. There's a hovercraft used by the RNLI at Hunstanton. I had a good chat with the guys there about it and talked in depth about their engines that they actually offered me a job as a maintenance engineer for them i laughed but they were dead serious, sadly i live too far for that.
Great honest review John and Greg also very interesting insight into how a hovercraft works
Sally and I are really enjoying your videos with Greg, only one complaint! Greg's left glove! Can't you get Knox to help him out? Happy New year guys! Keep up the good work! 👍
Haha thanks Murt 🤣👍
I’m glad you two came to the same conclusion as I did.
If you want that kind of bike, get the Goldwing. When you’re in the market for a big continent crusher so you can ride up and down motorways and autobahns all day, you don’t want to be messing about with clutches and gears all day. You want to waft along effortlessly, and the Goldwing’s transmission is the one for the job.
Top speed on that kind of bike is irrelevant. I’d rather sacrifice the BMW’s top end for a more relaxing ride.
Honda Goldwing FTW!!
Top work Chops. Paying that money I would want bespoke. That’s the Honda. And the sound of that flat six! Had DCT for 9 years and would not having a big 2up touring bike without it… 36k and it’s always in manual though, PlayStation generation lol.
Funny, but everyone mentions my K1600B is awesome looking! I don’t see the GW as being that attractive, but hey I think you guys got the rest right. Both are great bikes!!
Great review, it's interesting and I have also found that even though the K bike is a "better bike" than the RT people still prefer the RT, I do too!?. And I have been wondering about the new Honda thinking it would be like the RT in that way maybe not "better" but just more of what you need making it a better choice!?
Great video I really enjoy hearing from guys with two different bikes. I'd like to see this test on the full touring models with the trunks. I have heard the full touring BMW has some stability issues I don't know, it's on the Highway, something to do with the wind and the bike not wanting to stay straight. I'd like to hear both of your reviews comparing the two top touring bikes.
You sum up why I bought the Wing beautifully.. but if I was only going to own one bike, then I doubt it would be either of these. The matt paint on mine is a pain, but it does look good.
A great comparison gentlemen, thank you.
Nice video lads! Informative and entertaining as always.
Great review fella’s and agree you work well together. always said I’d end up on one when the time is right which it now kinda is at age 50, such a difficult choice for me as I’m a huge bmw fan, I think bmw excel on build quality and tech such as ESA, Adaptive headlight, TFT etc, if the bmw had auto transmission it would be my choice of the 2 for sure, disappointed with Honda that a 25K bike doesn’t even have electronic suspension? however where the wing carries its weight and the fact it has the proven DCT I’m heavily edging towards it, residual values also seem much better on the Honda.
Great video again 👍 Would you be able to do a similar video, but in good weather - I'm wondering if the BMW's sportier nature would sway the outcome ? What sort of range consumption did you get Mr Chops ?
I get late 40's to 50+ on my K 1600 Dependent on right hand😃
We didn't do too much on fuel consumption as didn't do huge miles. But both bikes were pretty reasonable 👍
Thanks gents 👍
Great vid & comparison Chops. Really enjoy the you & Greg vids, they just make sense & are a good watch. Both are clearky cracking machines & you can't go wrong with either seemingly. Although I think out of the two bikes I want the hovercraft!
Thanks RR appreciated buddy 👍
Great stuff chopsy, gregorio is a natural too, thanks for entertaining us all year love the channel 👍
Thanks Lee 👍
Really good video. Not my type of bike but can't ignore the quality and refinement. The tour on the hovercraft was ace! Very special. 👍🏼
I’ve owned two matt paint bikes now, as long as you remember not to wash them with any wax products they are a lot easier to look after, I use glass cleaner as a quick wipe down, and you don’t have to worry about small swirl marks showing up
I had a test ride of the GoldWing with DCT and it is actually very comfortable in the city. The suspension is great. Unfortunately, I missed the excitement of this bike. Then I got on my VFR1200F and felt what I lacked on the GW. I decided not to buy it. Now I'm waiting for the test. BMW K1600B
That was a great wee string of videos. Both bikes are great. Hard to pick a winner
Great vid enjoyed it, definitely an eye opener into these two bikes.
Wow, really enjoyed the hovercraft section, didnt expect that in a reluctant watch of two lardy behemoths! 🤣🤣🤣
Oh come on Greg's not that big! 😁👍
Had k1600 Gtle, great for Europe and 60 mpg two up loaded
Now on my 3rd Rocket 3, got the 2022 R221
But, I love music on the moved so maybe the Wing 🤭🤔
Great review ! As always
Gra and Sandy N.Devon
Nice review keep up the good work lamb chop
Watching your footage reminded me of I Bikesafe day I was leading, 2 clients were on GWs with full luggage - my heart sank initially when I knew which roads I was going to observe them on. FECK ME !!!! The lads on them made them absolutely fly - I was v v impressed. I’d love to own one but sadly too expensive for me
The route we did was similar, in the same area you and Brucey boy did out to FF
Yeah you would be surprised! Expecially the BMW it doesn't go like it looks!!
Great content Chopsie especially the Hoovercraft! Thanks
Very enjoyable watch, thanks Chops 👍. Now, be a love and treat Gregorio to a new pair of gloves - his flappy tab on the left was playing havoc with my OCD 😂
They are not broken, it's some sort of cuff strap.. 😁👍
Awesome video guys
Another good video - I especially enjoyed the banter between you both :)
As I'm originally from the I.O.W, I have to ask, when are you bringing some bikes over to the island?
There's some great roads to test out bikes on, and lots pubs for lunch etc.
Plan was a proper day on the island but ferry were full. We will be over for a test this year 👍
@@LambChopRides yep, Shitelink are a ferry down at the moment. Take the 690 over for a braaaap! 👍👍
Had the K1600 bagger and swapped it out for a TMAX when the back told me to stop putting the K1600 on its centre stand or manhandling it into the garage. I still have most of the same luxuries and don’t feel intimidated by it at all. It’s probably the most baggery scooter available. Glad spell checker left that last sentence alone 🙈😅
I enjoyed that. I like the hovercraft and the review. The weather was a bit British but not much you can do about that and at least you're still out in it unlike a lot of fair weather riders.
How about a shoot out on track?
Instead of the latest 200hp things in Spain how about some old 80's/90's bikes around Cadwell or similar?
Great vid mate, bloody love Hovercrafts!
Thanks Dan 😁👍
Very good review,reckon it’s down to what’s your favourite badge👌
Good video Lamb Chop. Look forward to the Hovercraft video.
Thanks Lyn 👍
Great review chops .keep it coming
Nice work fellas, you do work well together..fer me the gold wing owns it. I had one for a week when my bike was in for repair. Tried the bmw K1600 some years ago, as for their Intended purpose the wing nails it. The beemer wins on switchgear.I couldn’t get used to the cruise control on the Honda!
Matte silver paint on my 2009 Triumph Street Triple - oddly enough the most durable and easiest paint I’ve ever had. Not sure what magic paint Triumph used….
Great video. I think I’m going to get a GL1800 Tour - need something comfy for the lady to ride on through the Rocky Mountains. No DCT for me though - need the blipping to satisfy my inner rider.
I had a matt finish Tiger 800 for four years with no problems at all 👍
I‘m English but live in Germany. I bought the R18 Bagger in November 2021. Took it in for its second service this month and got a K1600 Bagger as a loaner for two days. Took some kilometers to get used to it, but before I knew what was going on, was doing 190 kph on the autobahn. My R18 vibrates, even at speed. The K1600 is smooth a silk. I’ve got the Transcontinental screen fitted to my R18, as well as some other mods. I still get beaten up by the wind coming up through the forks, over the tank. The K1600 with the elevated screen and the fairing just deflects 90% of the wind. Would I swap? No, definitely not. My R18 has loads more torque, accelerates faster, and although it vibrates, it’s still the better bike to ride. I still like the K1600, but as you said, it doesn’t have the automatic cruise control with distance keeping, a shame for such a big bike. My R18 has that and it’s a blessing when cruising on the the autobahn or on long trips. If I had a K1600, I’d have the seat narrowed and lowered. I’m 6 foot but only just get my feet on the ground. Agree with the comment on matt paint. A real bugger if it gets scratched.
Great review... which i waited for eagerly. I have ridden both and agree with your views. The BMW is phenomenal on acceleration, but at just over 6'3' the legs are cramped, wanted to try one with a tall seat but can't find a dealer that has one to either put on. They all want your money and expect a large deposit to secure before the price rise in January of 1.5% but non refundable. I think it will be the Honda for me with the tour screen on. Thanks for assisting in making my mind up... Safe riding gents.
I have a GTL with a tall seat, there are cam rubber fitments under the seat that allow you to increase/ decrease the height slightly. Check online regulars for tall seats. The engine and handling on the K is fantastic. If buying second hand from a dealer insist on the tall seat, that's what I did they can swap seats out at factory cost.
if I had to choose between these two bikes, I'd take the hovercraft
although I don't know the gas mileage and insurance cost but I think it'd be cool to cruise around in London with that hovercraft
Hello iam 40 years old i had all kind of motorbikes. I had a GS 1250, stolen😂 then a bmw RT 1250.... I drived the Goldwing dct for a try i completly falled in love with it it's Amazing !!!!! Best bike ever for me... I will buy it in september 2024!!! Believe me don't even think...... It's the BEST EVER
All I can say just brought my HONDA GOLDWING DCT 2022 and I LOVE IT!!!!!
You know LC, you truly need to ride the new GT if you like the sporty aspect of a big bagger: not the GTL, but the GT! Additionally, I wonder what your collective impressions would have been in hot weather as the 1600 B has the wings that open for increased wind flow as well as the retractable windshield which goes quite low indeed. Finally, if you had dry weather, I would have loved to see you utilize these beasts as genuine performance tourers until they begged for mercy...
There's only very little details differences between the GTL and the GT. Like only your position. The performances are completely similar. You really need to be a very accurate pilot to exploit the difference.
The amount of times I stood watching the hovercraft as a kid but never went on it !
Great video chaps, I have the GW tour myself after trying out the BMW also. I liked the BMW but prefer the GW. Good comparison, I suggest everyone does the same. Thanks for the ride.
Hi chopsie I've loved this review looks like you both had a great time I'm with you I love the honda and have watched many films with tmf who's on his 2nd wing ....
Fantastic review, as to be expected from two experienced riders . For me the BMW gets it , Teutonic thoroughness and a bit different. More sporty , suits my style better. Great video both of you thanks for sharing. MC 🎄
Goldwing for me if my pockets was deep enough, seen a lot of footage from TMF channel and love the way it takes on the twistys and that flat 6 sounds is just musical to the ears. As for BMW I fell out with the brand since owning a GS1200 and a K1200R both bikes had things go wrong that simply you do not get with Honda, so just the reliability is a great pull me me personally, which is a shame because when a BMW is working they are great machines, just expensive to service or put right, and the biggest kicker is when you have to put it right and its a design fault on BMW part. As for the main sponsor of the video Bemoto I found them to be 2/3rd more expensive with like for like cover from other insurance groups( I am 48 clean licence and no claims, been riding since I was 17). As for the video great review and agree with all you had to say about the two bikes.
either one has its own merits but both have now been overshadowed by the Great Wall Motor Company's Souo S2000 bagger or the S2000GL or the S2000ST or the S2000 cruiser (depending on your riding preference. A boxer 8 wins over an in-line six or a boxer six. I have the K1600GT and the second I can get my hands on a Souo - I'm trading.
Man, Goldwings. Normally Id pick BMW in a heartbeat when talking bikes but when its these cathedral cruisers, Goldwing is king. They made these machines for 40 years, noone can compeat with them at this point. Its so much more focused than the BMW. Also Honda engines are sooo underrated.
Another great vid pal. Can you remind me of your discount code for litelok please. Ps keep up the good work 👏
Sorry I don't have any Litelok code, TMF does I think.. 👍
So close to 100k subs!
Yes very close now 👏🍾😁
Great 2 videos, excellent!