@tentori It's extremely hard to fault the K1600GT. I could fault the GTL, but not the GT - other than I was expecting a magical windscreen in terms of being quiet. The key is that it is so easy to ride, you never have to work at it as with the GTR. We don't know the longevity of this bike, but we would expect good. MVR
I like these long reviews; you actually learn something about the product. Lots of the other YouTube video reviews are five minutes long, and have like 2-3 minutes of nothing but the "reviewer" riding in front of the camera trying to look cool. Complete waste of time.
@opmike343 Thank You, we agree completely. Unfortunately shorter videos get far more viewers. Our viewers are passionate, committed, intelligent, riders! Our viewers are hard-core motorcyclists, the real deal.
@punchthedog 6'2" - 6'3". I love the GT, slightly reserved on the GTL. Taller riders seem to like the GT best, shorter riders the GTL. If you are a sporty rider - the GT for sure. The windshields (they are different) are one of the points I was let down a bit. They are OK, but in this day and age I was expecting more. MVR
@punchthedog "I'm 6'3", would I be buffeted to madness?"
I don't think you would be. I've only tested the GTL. I'm 6'0 and I think I would usually ride with the windshield a bit lower than the maximum height. There certainly is more wind than one feels on a Goldwing, but I don't think that's a bad thing. I found the GTL very comfortable, tons of torque and power. I ordered a GTL with the taller seat option, but expected delivery is January 2012.
I went to my local dealer with every intention of trading my 2004 Wing...only to be told the dealership expects all K1600s to be received through late-September/early-October will be going pre-order customers. Bummer!
Now it looks like I'll target next spring. I'm not going to buy a new touring bike going into the winter months (northern tier state). Which might not be a bad thing, I'll have the benefit of being able to read a ton of user reviews and folks will start accumulating some mileage.
@hamwa4eis I really liked the GT more, and there is more road noise and such on the GTL with it's full bags and such. With hat said, an informal survey seemed to show taller riders likes the GT, shorter riders the GTL. MVR
@Podmanaus The BMW is supposed to get excellent fuel mileage - we can't back this up yet. It runs poorly at idle specifically for this reason - long intake tracks. These are two very different bikes. The Kawi is far more of a sport bike (power/roll-on as well) seating and particularly steering which takes a lot of effort. The BMW handles fantastic for a large bike - period. Brakes are excellent on both. BMW sit up straight and relaxed, much less effort to ride fast. tall riders prefer GT.
@dahveed284 Better than the older FJRs I've ridden - you bet. Better than the Kawasaki? Not sure, but it doesn't have the quirks of the Kawasaki handling - just completely neutral. MVR
That thing has a lot of the same bells and whistles as my F800S. I like the multi-controller though. It looks like it gives direct access to a lot of the options I have to reach for like the heated grip control and the stopwatch. How handy is it to have the suspension adjustment right at your fingertips? For a 6 cylinder it looks like it really handles. Does it feel very heavy? Oh, and what kind of gloves are you wearing? The look pretty decent.
Wow, the exhaust sound is just amazing. Straight six engines are the best.
mrnicktoyou 3 months ago
K1600GT or GTR1400? What do you think?
tentori 4 months ago
@tentori It's extremely hard to fault the K1600GT. I could fault the GTL, but not the GT - other than I was expecting a magical windscreen in terms of being quiet. The key is that it is so easy to ride, you never have to work at it as with the GTR. We don't know the longevity of this bike, but we would expect good. MVR
mvrtvcom 4 months ago
that's a beautiful bike. thank god BMW hasn't fucked up their bikes, the bikes are amazing as always, but I can't say the same for their cars.
TechThem22 5 months ago
I like these long reviews; you actually learn something about the product. Lots of the other YouTube video reviews are five minutes long, and have like 2-3 minutes of nothing but the "reviewer" riding in front of the camera trying to look cool. Complete waste of time.
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@opmike343 Thank You, we agree completely. Unfortunately shorter videos get far more viewers. Our viewers are passionate, committed, intelligent, riders! Our viewers are hard-core motorcyclists, the real deal.
mvrtvcom 5 months ago
How tall are you? I'm 6'3", would I be buffeted to madness?
punchthedog 7 months ago
@punchthedog 6'2" - 6'3". I love the GT, slightly reserved on the GTL. Taller riders seem to like the GT best, shorter riders the GTL. If you are a sporty rider - the GT for sure. The windshields (they are different) are one of the points I was let down a bit. They are OK, but in this day and age I was expecting more. MVR
mvrtvcom 7 months ago
@punchthedog "I'm 6'3", would I be buffeted to madness?"
I don't think you would be. I've only tested the GTL. I'm 6'0 and I think I would usually ride with the windshield a bit lower than the maximum height. There certainly is more wind than one feels on a Goldwing, but I don't think that's a bad thing. I found the GTL very comfortable, tons of torque and power. I ordered a GTL with the taller seat option, but expected delivery is January 2012.
burkerow 6 months ago
@burkerow No!
mvrtvcom 6 months ago
I went to my local dealer with every intention of trading my 2004 Wing...only to be told the dealership expects all K1600s to be received through late-September/early-October will be going pre-order customers. Bummer!
Now it looks like I'll target next spring. I'm not going to buy a new touring bike going into the winter months (northern tier state). Which might not be a bad thing, I'll have the benefit of being able to read a ton of user reviews and folks will start accumulating some mileage.
02840 7 months ago
Nice review. Dammit, now I want one. I need to convince my wife that my 1995 R1100GS needs a companion.
Any idea how what the motor heat is like? I had a K100RS and it was a real heater, really murder in stop-and-go traffic.
landondyer 7 months ago
@landondyer Me too! Our time was limited but it was hot and humid the last part of the day and no heat issues were noted at that time. MVR
mvrtvcom 7 months ago
AWSOME Video! I felt like I was there with you. Great Roads too. I think I'll go with a GTL but, the GT looks like FUN!
hamwa4eis 8 months ago
@hamwa4eis I really liked the GT more, and there is more road noise and such on the GTL with it's full bags and such. With hat said, an informal survey seemed to show taller riders likes the GT, shorter riders the GTL. MVR
mvrtvcom 8 months ago
Concours 14 or the BMW, which one would you take, taking ALL things into consideration - brakes, power, comfort, running cost and reliability.
Podmanaus 8 months ago
@Podmanaus The BMW is supposed to get excellent fuel mileage - we can't back this up yet. It runs poorly at idle specifically for this reason - long intake tracks. These are two very different bikes. The Kawi is far more of a sport bike (power/roll-on as well) seating and particularly steering which takes a lot of effort. The BMW handles fantastic for a large bike - period. Brakes are excellent on both. BMW sit up straight and relaxed, much less effort to ride fast. tall riders prefer GT.
mvrtvcom 8 months ago
Awesome! Very difficult choice between this and a R1200GS. I like them both for different reasons. Good thing I can't afford either.
turbo311 9 months ago
Great review. You really make the watcher feel like he's on the bike. How does the bike compare to the Concours 14 in the twisties and straight on?
geonassar 9 months ago
Where was this filmed?
plaxdan 9 months ago
@plaxdan An hour or so out of Atlanta. I have no idea where we were as I was concentrating on the bike and the filming. MVR
mvrtvcom 9 months ago
Excellent !!
BIKERMETOO 9 months ago
Sounded like he really liked it in the twisties. Is it better than the FJR? Better enough to justify the extra cost?
dahveed284 9 months ago
@dahveed284 Better than the older FJRs I've ridden - you bet. Better than the Kawasaki? Not sure, but it doesn't have the quirks of the Kawasaki handling - just completely neutral. MVR
mvrtvcom 9 months ago
That thing has a lot of the same bells and whistles as my F800S. I like the multi-controller though. It looks like it gives direct access to a lot of the options I have to reach for like the heated grip control and the stopwatch. How handy is it to have the suspension adjustment right at your fingertips? For a 6 cylinder it looks like it really handles. Does it feel very heavy? Oh, and what kind of gloves are you wearing? The look pretty decent.
ericplloyd 9 months ago
@ericplloyd No bike has ever had direct and easy access to so many features by a single controller. It's cool. MVR
mvrtvcom 9 months ago
Awesome bike!!!
iridemotorbikes 9 months ago
WANT
kkchristy 9 months ago
90 kph, I hope.
daedalx 9 months ago