Had a fjr 1300, nice bike. By the way I didn't get nicked speeding, nothing came in the post😊. I'm more than happy with my k1600, nothing can touch on performance and power on a touring bike. Safe riding dude.👍
Great review, this inline 6 is butter smooth, it’s unbelievable. I test drove the 2023 model today, K1600 GT. In 2 minutes I felt right at home, and I’ve never been on a BMW bike before, the sales person recommended I run out the 350 kilometres of gas the tank had left 😂. I wish but no way, since they had taken my visa before the test drive, just in case something was to happen. I have never, ever, in the past 18 years of riding motorcycles rode one without the proper moto GP outfit/gear. Frankly, I could not believe the sales person utter the words,” I wish you can test drive the bike but you have no helmet.” I was like what! But this is the best motorcycle and motorcycle gear store in the country 🇨🇦 . So after 15 minutes I was hooked, on the highway I felt like I was on a jetski, the bike is so planted, effortless and it was on rain mode. It had rained a few prior, just to get to the store, it was a 150 kilometre drive for me. So I could not turn down his welcoming offer. So easy to ride, I honestly felt the nimbleness of my Gxsr 750 and beyond the power of my 109R. Just superior in every way. Smooth like Michael jackson moonwalk, like the,” Luke, I’m you father 🤣. Wow just amazing. The one think I didn’t Ike was when a trelease the throttle, I felt some kind of engine braking. That I found weird. I assume it was because of the mode I was on. Ride safe everyone. I pray to God one day I can get the 2023 model GLT, for the wife and I.
Brought my k1600 from Balderstone in 2015. Had a pan 1300, great bike but weren't going to update. The revised goldwing no, I'm not ready for the armchair yet. Love the k1600, just missed out on reverse. What a machine. Great video dude.😁👍
This was massively enjoyable.....Your commentary on the bikes maintenance expenses were interesting. MORE! MORE! Showing us some of your UK countryside was very different from what I am used to seeing here in the States. Please feel free to include a lot more of that in your future videos..............Liked/Subbed
Enjoyed your video on k1600. Got mine in 2015, 1200 miles on the clock when purchased. Big service around a grand this year, not the cheapest bike to have. Another down side is your license, unfortunately i got caught a week ago, waiting on that letter through the post😟 third time in 6 years. Had a pan for years if they had continued the bike i would of probably got one. Goldwing i want to try but a big old bike and expensive to buy. Never had issues with using oil. Thought i might change the windscreen when carrying pilons get a lot of buffeting. But hay what a bike, i love it. Ride safe dude. 👍😁
I've been a cruiser guy for nearly 20 years now, and I've been looking at getting a more comfortable long-haul type bike. Several years ago I had a friend of mine, a motorcycle state policeman, mention he would get a BMW if he had his pick. My in-laws have been long term Goldwing riders. I've watched several videos on the K1600, but this video has convinced me. Time to get away from the good ol' American V Twin and upgrade. Besides, my middle aged body is getting too old to take all the bumps nowadays. Thanks for the good content! By the way, the blurring of the speedo is a good editing trick, lol!
Really enjoyable review. You didn't mention what happened to the end of the clutch lever and 6 years of ownership and one fog light still doesn't work. I'm now one of your 75K subscribers.
Ah yes, the bit about the clutch ended up on the cutting room floor. Prior to converting my entire back garden into a motorcycle shed, all the bikes had to squeeze into the 'garage' (if that's what you can call it with these new builds. They don't actually fit cars in them whilst retaining the ability to open the car doors). Unfortunately, whilst pulling out the Triumph, its front 'scaffolding' caught the tip of the clutch lever and snapped it off. I think the clutch lever is made of chocolate. Regarding the fog light, I'm way too disorganised to fix myself. So I've left it for the BMW servicing department to spot it and fix it. After six years, evidently, fog lights do not form part of the maintenance checklists and can't be a requirement for the MOTs. This is only a bit of fun, I like the people at the service department. Thanks for subscribing!
I had a K1200 for 10 years, and loved it. The engine was like an electric motor, quiet, smooth and pulled in any gear. It sounds like the K1600 engine is similar.
Thanks for that comment. And yes, the bike has had more than I expect in issues and, having 6 cylinders, it's not cheap to run. All forgiven by me for the ride experience.
I have always been drawn to these incredible machines but ultimately always put off by the bikes bulk for when (for example) you get up into the gnarly twisty narrow lanes of the Scottish Highlands. Nonetheless, if I had room for a 4th bike in my garage this would be a strong contender for that last space....Enjoyed watching this, and as such I have subscribed, not only because I enjoyed it, but also because just lately it seems everyone 'vlogging' seems to have a West Yorkshire accent and I frequently cannot understand half of what is being said by-gum ay-up, bar-tat, pass thee watta, reet-greet...
Ha, Thanks for the comment & subscription! I have ridden the Devil's Staircase in Wales loaded with camping gear and it's balanced enough. It's just half as wide as a car. Not done gnarly twisty rods in the highlands so not sure how they compare.
You can change the Digital display in the settings, It will replace the radio Display, But you cant have the two of them on at the same time, it will only give you the speed in the radio wiindow.
Great review. I appreciate your honesty and enthusiasm. I fancied a K1600 but finally opted for a 2018 FJR1300 which is awesome. Nice twisty roads you were riding. I recognised Kimbolton. What other places did you pass through? Is that a Simon Weir route you followed? Safe riding dude.
Thanks for the comment. The route was predominantly the B645. Arrived at Kimbolton from Huntingdon across to Abbots Ripton, Sawtry, Glatton, and Catworth. Turned right at Kimbolton and went up to the A6 & turned back to Kimbolton, then turned off towards Graffham at Staughton.
The biggest mistake I had made is buying the GA, new back in 18. I wanted to love this machine and nothing but issues, once I reached 15K on her. Damn...man. How many times should I run to the dealer in one season? If its not sensors and engine light, its reverse issue and recalls and shutting down while riding and on top of that, the bike was horrible wobbling hitting DIRTY AIR. No wonder why they limited the speed on her. I just had enough. The head mechanic at BMW had told me that they can be finicky, at times. Thank God I had coverage. Sold it and bought a new Goldwing Tour. This Wing is incredible and cheaper.
Yep, I'm a bit suspicious of BMW's reputation as top shelf when bits and bobs on the bikes do go wrong. More so I have found than other brands in personal experience.
@@trident999 Its a shame cause the K1600 is fun to ride, sexy looking, power house block, shift assist is wonderful.....BUT the issues killed me. I never saw the Honda dealer since I got the Wing. Not once. I have 17K now. Zero problems.
Yep. I've never had problems with the Hondas I've had unless self inflicted (err crashed) or the CB450 I had for commuting to London back in the early 90's. That bike was assembled in Brazil and suffered from leaking head gaskets.
What you pointed was an oil radiator, so water cooled bike was overheating due to oil radiator damage, sorry but it sounds weird to me. I have GTL and yes radiator can get blocked due to dirt from the road and even get damaged by stones but in most of the cases all you need it just pull radiator out, pretty simple and give a good cleaning and it works fine, done on my bike couple times, currently have 61 thousand miles on the clock.
Apologies for the confusion. The water radiator required replacing not the oil radiator. The dealership advised the need to replace it. I was surprised they advised it couldn't just be cleaned.
Reverse, radiator, gearbox, pannier, burning oil…. He may not have had a final drive failure (yet), But come on. I’ll be the first to admit the BMW makes a beautiful machine. They also ride incredibly well. When they are running, which is, of course, the huge caveat. I got burned on a GSA that had the final drive shit itself at 26,000 miles when I was on my yearly vacation and I was 300 miles away from a BMW dealership. Took a day to find a way to get the bike to the dealership took another day to get the bike to the dealership then I had to sit for a week and a half for them to get the final drive replaced. It ruined my vacation. I will never forgive them for it.
Check the oil when you come back from a ride, not before next ride. Come home, put on center, wait one minute, check oil....if you don't have oil on the floor before next ride then you know it's level is good :)
I had a 2017 model. It ised oil so the dealer changed the engine and 4 thousand miles later the gearbox went on it . Clunky gears and electrical problems were enough for me so i bought a 2019 goldwing . 19000 miles later and everything still works . It doesnt use oil its not had any warranty work done and they go and handle better than you think . Apple carplay and android auto work as they should and so does the biluilt in sat nav . If BMW built bikes as reliable as hondas then id go back to them but i doubt it .
I'd never buy a new BMW these days very overrated and expensive the old airhead boxers were fantastic but give me a Japanese bike anyday Honda Yamaha bulletproof
I was considering onf of these , but after you listing all tge problems youve had, anc reading comments on other people having a lot of problems, i don't think ill be getting one
Why didn't you consider the FJR Yamaha 1300 IV had 2 the first a 06 with 164000kms and a 2012 with the heated grips it's what I own now it's got 41000kms and will probably be the last bike IV also got a Honda CB 125E for commuting
It must be inflation; my 18,000-mile service, including valve clearances, was £1K. It needed tyres on top. I did wonder whether it would be better to swap it for a new one at that price point.
Had a fjr 1300, nice bike. By the way I didn't get nicked speeding, nothing came in the post😊. I'm more than happy with my k1600, nothing can touch on performance and power on a touring bike. Safe riding dude.👍
I own a fjr 2002 with 60,000miles its superb i hope i will make many miles because i love it the gtl is to expansive for me maybe in the future
My 2015 k1600gt has 118,023 miles and it’s still great
That's big miles!
Wow any problem??
Got 2015 around 20 k replace all engine crank bearing fail😢spent 10 k for use engine with 5 k miles
@@huzar777kosy3 no problems I have replaced the coil packs and the drive shaft around 85000 and it's been a great motorcycle
@@huzar777kosy3 nothing catastrophic I’m now at 120,000 miles I’ve replaced the coil packs and drive shaft at 85000 it’s been a good motorcycle
Great review, this inline 6 is butter smooth, it’s unbelievable. I test drove the 2023 model today, K1600 GT. In 2 minutes I felt right at home, and I’ve never been on a BMW bike before, the sales person recommended I run out the 350 kilometres of gas the tank had left 😂. I wish but no way, since they had taken my visa before the test drive, just in case something was to happen. I have never, ever, in the past 18 years of riding motorcycles rode one without the proper moto GP outfit/gear. Frankly, I could not believe the sales person utter the words,” I wish you can test drive the bike but you have no helmet.” I was like what! But this is the best motorcycle and motorcycle gear store in the country 🇨🇦 . So after 15 minutes I was hooked, on the highway I felt like I was on a jetski, the bike is so planted, effortless and it was on rain mode. It had rained a few prior, just to get to the store, it was a 150 kilometre drive for me. So I could not turn down his welcoming offer. So easy to ride, I honestly felt the nimbleness of my Gxsr 750 and beyond the power of my 109R. Just superior in every way. Smooth like Michael jackson moonwalk, like the,” Luke, I’m you father 🤣. Wow just amazing. The one think I didn’t Ike was when a trelease the throttle, I felt some kind of engine braking. That I found weird. I assume it was because of the mode I was on.
Ride safe everyone. I pray to God one day I can get the 2023 model GLT, for the wife and I.
This is THEE BEST owner review of a 1600GT I've seen so far 👏
Wow, thanks!
Brought my k1600 from Balderstone in 2015. Had a pan 1300, great bike but weren't going to update. The revised goldwing no, I'm not ready for the armchair yet. Love the k1600, just missed out on reverse. What a machine. Great video dude.😁👍
Thanks Peter
This was massively enjoyable.....Your commentary on the bikes maintenance expenses were interesting. MORE! MORE!
Showing us some of your UK countryside was very different from what I am used to seeing here in the States. Please feel free to include a lot more of that in your future videos..............Liked/Subbed
I have fancied one of these for nearly a year. big tall handsome bike
Enjoyed your video on k1600. Got mine in 2015, 1200 miles on the clock when purchased. Big service around a grand this year, not the cheapest bike to have. Another down side is your license, unfortunately i got caught a week ago, waiting on that letter through the post😟 third time in 6 years. Had a pan for years if they had continued the bike i would of probably got one. Goldwing i want to try but a big old bike and expensive to buy. Never had issues with using oil. Thought i might change the windscreen when carrying pilons get a lot of buffeting. But hay what a bike, i love it. Ride safe dude. 👍😁
Hard luck, always a pensive wait for the dreaded letter ... will it ... won't it ..... I hope not. Thanks for commenting!
Maybe try an Fjr 1300. Not discontinued.
@@rodneybarcus2233In the uk they’re discontinued
Wow, 1K + views!!!. You're on your way!
I've been a cruiser guy for nearly 20 years now, and I've been looking at getting a more comfortable long-haul type bike. Several years ago I had a friend of mine, a motorcycle state policeman, mention he would get a BMW if he had his pick. My in-laws have been long term Goldwing riders. I've watched several videos on the K1600, but this video has convinced me. Time to get away from the good ol' American V Twin and upgrade. Besides, my middle aged body is getting too old to take all the bumps nowadays. Thanks for the good content! By the way, the blurring of the speedo is a good editing trick, lol!
Really enjoyable review. You didn't mention what happened to the end of the clutch lever and 6 years of ownership and one fog light still doesn't work. I'm now one of your 75K subscribers.
Ah yes, the bit about the clutch ended up on the cutting room floor. Prior to converting my entire back garden into a motorcycle shed, all the bikes had to squeeze into the 'garage' (if that's what you can call it with these new builds. They don't actually fit cars in them whilst retaining the ability to open the car doors). Unfortunately, whilst pulling out the Triumph, its front 'scaffolding' caught the tip of the clutch lever and snapped it off. I think the clutch lever is made of chocolate.
Regarding the fog light, I'm way too disorganised to fix myself. So I've left it for the BMW servicing department to spot it and fix it. After six years, evidently, fog lights do not form part of the maintenance checklists and can't be a requirement for the MOTs. This is only a bit of fun, I like the people at the service department.
Thanks for subscribing!
I would never buy a BMW car, but their motorcycles are just tops. I’m even keen on the older twins. Beautiful road your on 👍
I had a K1200 for 10 years, and loved it. The engine was like an electric motor, quiet, smooth and pulled in any gear. It sounds like the K1600 engine is similar.
Good a real world 🌍 review of a few years of ownership and the problems with the model,, happy with owning it,, that's the selling point,,
Thanks for that comment. And yes, the bike has had more than I expect in issues and, having 6 cylinders, it's not cheap to run. All forgiven by me for the ride experience.
I traded my K1600B in for a full tour DCT Honda Gold Wing. I still miss the agility and performance of the Bagger!
Cracking real world review
Thanks, greatly appreciated.
I have always been drawn to these incredible machines but ultimately always put off by the bikes bulk for when (for example) you get up into the gnarly twisty narrow lanes of the Scottish Highlands.
Nonetheless, if I had room for a 4th bike in my garage this would be a strong contender for that last space....Enjoyed watching this, and as such I have subscribed, not only because I enjoyed it, but also because just lately it seems everyone 'vlogging' seems to have a West Yorkshire accent and I frequently cannot understand half of what is being said by-gum ay-up, bar-tat, pass thee watta, reet-greet...
Ha, Thanks for the comment & subscription! I have ridden the Devil's Staircase in Wales loaded with camping gear and it's balanced enough. It's just half as wide as a car. Not done gnarly twisty rods in the highlands so not sure how they compare.
It's a really beautiful bike for sure ❤
You can change the Digital display in the settings, It will replace the radio Display, But you cant have the two of them on at the same time, it will only give you the speed in the radio wiindow.
Great review. Love the sound track of that beautiful 6, sounds like a Formula 1🤩. Any desire to change the wind screen or seat?
Thanks!. Nope I like them as they are. The screen is massive.
Lovely bikes, a straight six in a motorcycle..... 😀 Warranty a must on one of these though
Big bike, big numbers ....
Gorgeous ❤
Yes, looks very nice. :)
Great review. I appreciate your honesty and enthusiasm. I fancied a K1600 but finally opted for a 2018 FJR1300 which is awesome. Nice twisty roads you were riding. I recognised Kimbolton. What other places did you pass through? Is that a Simon Weir route you followed? Safe riding dude.
Thanks for the comment. The route was predominantly the B645. Arrived at Kimbolton from Huntingdon across to Abbots Ripton, Sawtry, Glatton, and Catworth. Turned right at Kimbolton and went up to the A6 & turned back to Kimbolton, then turned off towards Graffham at Staughton.
The biggest mistake I had made is buying the GA, new back in 18. I wanted to love this machine and nothing but issues, once I reached 15K on her. Damn...man. How many times should I run to the dealer in one season? If its not sensors and engine light, its reverse issue and recalls and shutting down while riding and on top of that, the bike was horrible wobbling hitting DIRTY AIR. No wonder why they limited the speed on her. I just had enough. The head mechanic at BMW had told me that they can be finicky, at times. Thank God I had coverage. Sold it and bought a new Goldwing Tour. This Wing is incredible and cheaper.
Yep, I'm a bit suspicious of BMW's reputation as top shelf when bits and bobs on the bikes do go wrong. More so I have found than other brands in personal experience.
@@trident999 Its a shame cause the K1600 is fun to ride, sexy looking, power house block, shift assist is wonderful.....BUT the issues killed me. I never saw the Honda dealer since I got the Wing. Not once. I have 17K now. Zero problems.
Yep. I've never had problems with the Hondas I've had unless self inflicted (err crashed) or the CB450 I had for commuting to London back in the early 90's. That bike was assembled in Brazil and suffered from leaking head gaskets.
@@trident999 That's rare. Never had any major issues on any Honda in 35 years of riding.
It was a CB450 DX. I don't think Honda makes the same manufacturing choices now. It was a one-off.
What you pointed was an oil radiator, so water cooled bike was overheating due to oil radiator damage, sorry but it sounds weird to me. I have GTL and yes radiator can get blocked due to dirt from the road and even get damaged by stones but in most of the cases all you need it just pull radiator out, pretty simple and give a good cleaning and it works fine, done on my bike couple times, currently have 61 thousand miles on the clock.
Apologies for the confusion. The water radiator required replacing not the oil radiator. The dealership advised the need to replace it. I was surprised they advised it couldn't just be cleaned.
My 2012 K1600GT has 135000 miles still going strong. Great bike, heavy, expensive to maintain, lack of dealer support
All I ever hear.about these is the engine needed replacing or.gearbox or.something.else😮
Reverse, radiator, gearbox, pannier, burning oil…. He may not have had a final drive failure (yet), But come on.
I’ll be the first to admit the BMW makes a beautiful machine. They also ride incredibly well.
When they are running, which is, of course, the huge caveat. I got burned on a GSA that had the final drive shit itself at 26,000 miles when I was on my yearly vacation and I was 300 miles away from a BMW dealership. Took a day to find a way to get the bike to the dealership took another day to get the bike to the dealership then I had to sit for a week and a half for them to get the final drive replaced. It ruined my vacation. I will never forgive them for it.
Still love it though.
Check the oil when you come back from a ride, not before next ride. Come home, put on center, wait one minute, check oil....if you don't have oil on the floor before next ride then you know it's level is good :)
I can only dream of being that organised!
I had a 2017 model. It ised oil so the dealer changed the engine and 4 thousand miles later the gearbox went on it . Clunky gears and electrical problems were enough for me so i bought a 2019 goldwing . 19000 miles later and everything still works . It doesnt use oil its not had any warranty work done and they go and handle better than you think . Apple carplay and android auto work as they should and so does the biluilt in sat nav . If BMW built bikes as reliable as hondas then id go back to them but i doubt it .
Hmm. I do still love mine, but comments on problems are starting to make me think BMW are all fur coat no knickers..... possibly.
I'd never buy a new BMW these days very overrated and expensive the old airhead boxers were fantastic but give me a Japanese bike anyday Honda Yamaha bulletproof
I may have missed it - did you try the GTL as well as the GT? Thoughts on one vs the other?
I just checked out the GT. I understand that the GTL has a slightly more chilled seating postion. I've not tried one though.
Did you run this bike strictly on the 100-octane fuel? Great video nro. Got my full watch.
Thanks. That's great. Always put 98 in it rather than 95.
@@trident999Aha, I get it. Thanks.
I own a K1600B. You're running 98 octane in your gt??
I was considering onf of these , but after you listing all tge problems youve had, anc reading comments on other people having a lot of problems, i don't think ill be getting one
It's such a shame because it's just such a unique ride.
Why didn't you consider the FJR Yamaha 1300 IV had 2 the first a 06 with 164000kms and a 2012 with the heated grips it's what I own now it's got 41000kms and will probably be the last bike IV also got a Honda CB 125E for commuting
Thanks for your comment. To be honest I completely overlooked it.
Looks like your next stop will be the petrol station!😁
😂😂😂
Hmm, yep, it did get a bit of a pounding ... I generally get 250 miles from a tank.
I usually plan to fill at 250, though I have gone well over 300 numerous times on long rides@@trident999
Greetings! How tall are you?
Hi. 6'2" / 1.88m.
what happened to your shift lever?
clutch lever I meant to say
I knocked the end of it off when pushing another bike into the garage next to it. I was quite surprised how easy it fell off.
I was looking at possibly buying one untill i noticed that it costs £1,500 for a valve clearance service F that eh
It must be inflation; my 18,000-mile service, including valve clearances, was £1K. It needed tyres on top. I did wonder whether it would be better to swap it for a new one at that price point.
Leider nicht auf Deutsch.